admsci Administrative Sciences Adm. Sci. Administrative Sciences 2076-3387 MDPI 10.3390/admsci3010004 admsci-03-00004 Book Review Human Resource Management, 11th Edition International Student Version. By David A. DeCenzo, Stephen P. Robbins and Susan L. Verhulst, Wiley, 2013; 448 Pages. Price £54.99 / €66.00, ISBN 978-1-1183-7971-4 Lin Shu-Kun MDPI AG, Kandererstrasse 25, CH-4057 Basel, Switzerland; E-Mail: lin@mdpi.com 19 02 2013 03 2013 3 1 4 5 16 02 2013 16 02 2013 © 2013 by the authors; licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. 2013

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The 11th Edition of Human Resource Management helps students understand and remember concepts through a straightforward and conversational writing style and a wealth of examples to clarify ideas and build interest. The authors provide a strong foundation of essential elements of Human Resource Management (HRM) as well as a clear understanding of how Human Resource Management links with business strategy. Through practical applications, the authors illustrate the importance of employees on every level of the organization, helping students understand HRM elements such as recruitment, training, motivation, retention, safety, the legal environment, and how they support successful business strategies.

Table of Contents

PART 1 Understanding HRM

Chapter 1 HRM in a Changing Environment

Chapter 2 Introduction to HR Functions

PART 2 The Legal and Ethical Context of HRM

Chapter 3 Employment Laws

Chapter 4 Employer and Employee Rights

PART 3 Staffing the Organization

Chapter 5 Effective Job Analysis

Chapter 6 Employee Recruitment

Chapter 7 Selecting Employees

PART 4 Training and Development

Chapter 8 Training and Developing Employees

Chapter 9 Career Development

PART 5 Maintaining High Performance

Chapter 10 Performance Management

Chapter 11 Compensation

Chapter 12 Employee Benefits

Chapter 13 Health and Safety

PART 6 Labor–Management Environments

Chapter 14 Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Endnotes

Glossary

Company Index

Subject Index

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