1st Edition
Human Resource Management Concepts, Theories, and Contemporary Practices
This textbook introduces readers to an array of concepts and current practices of Human Resource Management (HRM). It provides an understanding of the current problems in the area that require pragmatic research and realistic solutions.
Using a blend of diverse concepts, theories, tools and techniques, the book discusses contemporary practices of HRM and the challenges related to acquiring and training people, human resource development, compensation and reward, employee relations, technological changes, HR records, audit and research and more. Supported by the authors' rich experience of over five decades in academics as well as in the corporate sector and case studies, the book will enhance conceptual understanding of HRM, throw light on recent developments in this subject area and offer management strategies for problems and challenges related to human resources.
This book will be an essential textbook for students, professionals, corporate trainers and researchers of business studies, management studies, marketing, human resource management, resource management, work and organizational psychology, human resource development, risk management, economics, and finance.
List of Figures. List of Tables. Preface. Acknowledgements. List of Abbreviations. PART I: INTRODUCTION Human Resource Management: In Retrospect and Prospect 2 Importance, Nature, Scope, Objectives, Principles and Functions of HRM and HR Policy PART II: ACQUIRING HUMAN RESOURCES 3 Human Resource Planning 4 Job Analysis and Design 5 Recruitment, Selection, Placement, Induction/Socialisation PART III: TRAINING AND DEVELOPING HUMAN RESOURCES 6 Training 7 Executive Development and Training, Managing Careers, Promotions and Transfers PART IV: COMPENSATION AND REWARD MANAGEMENT 8 Performance Appraisal and Potential Appraisal 9 Wage and Salary Administration and Employee Compensation 10 Divergent Systems and Institutions for Wage Fixation 11 Fringe Benefits and Services (I) 12 Fringe Benefits and Services (II) PART V: INTEGRATING, MAINTAINING AND RETAINING HUMAN RESOURCES 13 Employee Motivation 14 Job Satisfaction, Employee Morale and Communication 15 Supervision and Leadership 16 Managing Employee Discipline and Handling Grievances PART VI: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL RECORDS, AUDIT AND RESEARCH 17 Human Relations and Industrial Relations 18 Collective Bargaining and Workers’ Participation in Management 19 Trade Unions 20 International Human Resource Management 21 Technological Changes, Industrial Accidents and Safety, Industrial Health and Hygiene, and Working Environment and Fatigue 22 HR Records, Reports, Audit and Research. Bibliography. Glossary. Index.
Biography
RC Sharma is the Founder Vice Chancellor of Amity University Gurugram, India and Ex-Professor Emeritus, of Amity Business School, India. His name features in the World Scientists and University Rankings (2021) at rank number 14 in the World, and at rank number 2 in India and Asia. He possesses over 5 decades of experience in teaching, research and the corporate sector. He has published extensively and has been Editor-in-Chief of Amity Management Analyst, for a decade. Besides being honoured with many awards for his research contributions, he was also a Gold Medallist for securing a First Class First in PGDPM (Kurukshetra University).
Nipun Sharma is CEO of Jeeves Consumer Services and F1 Info Solutions (both Flipkart companies). He has 30 years of experience in working senior positions for companies like Flipkart, Airtel, Vodafone, Tata Tele & Usha. He holds a BTech (Hons) in Electronics & Communication Engineering, PGDMM (Gold Medallist), MBA, and PhD (Management). He also has executive education from IIM Ahmedabad, ISB Hyderabad and the University of Michigan. He is a certified Tata Business Excellence Management assessor and a certified SHL internal assessor. He has published many research papers and articles on HR & Management related topics and has been a guest speaker at several institutes and organisations.
