Human Resource Management, Global Edition

For courses in management.

Human Resource Management provides students with an introduction to the daily tools and skills they'll need to function as successful managers -- in both human resources and business in general. With a practical approach, the text explores the evolution of the field, highlighting the introduction of revolutionary new technologies and social media platforms. The 16th Edition focuses on the positive impacts technology has had on the HR field. For example, the ability to vet potential employees on the internet has shifted more HR responsibilities to managers, leaving HR departments with more time to carry out strategic, long-term endeavors for boosting employee performance and engagement. With a heavy focus on emerging industry trends, the text prepares students with everything they need to be successful managers and HR personnel in the 21st century.

Gary Dessler

Readers worldwide use Gary Dessler's Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, Human Resource Management, and Framework for Human Resource Management in a total of more than 10 languages and international editions. Dr. Dessler's other books include Winning Commitment: How to Build and Keep a Competitive Workforce, and Management: Modern Principles and Practices for Tomorrow's Leaders. He has published articles on employee commitment, leadership, supervision, human resource management practices in China, and quality improvement in journals including the Academy of Management Executive, SAM Advanced Management Journal, Supervision, Personnel Journal, and International Journal of Service Management.

For the past few years, he has focused on his textbook writing, research, and consulting and on giving lectures, seminars and courses around the world on modern human resource management methods, maintaining positive employee relations and employee engagement, strategic management, leadership development, and talent management.

This title is a Pearson Global Edition. The Editorial team at Pearson has worked closely with educators around the world to include content which is especially relevant to students outside the United States. For courses in management. Modern human resources: technology, social media, and management Human Resource Management provides students with an introduction to the daily tools and skills they'll need to function as successful managers -- in both human resources and business in general. With a practical approach, the text explores the evolution of the field, highlighting the introduction of revolutionary new technologies and social media platforms. The 16th Edition focuses on the positive impacts technology has had on the HR field. For example, the ability to vet potential employees on the internet has shifted more HR responsibilities to managers, leaving HR departments with more time to carry out strategic, long-term endeavors for boosting employee performance and engagement. With a heavy focus on emerging industry trends, the text prepares students with everything they need to be successful managers and HR personnel in the 21st century. Pearson MyLab Management is not included. Students, if Pearson MyLab Management is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN. Pearson MyLab Management should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. Reach every student by pairing this text with Pearson MyLab Management MyLab(tm) is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student.

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