Introduction to Human Resource Management: A Guide to Personnel Practice

Offering a basic and practical approach to HR and Personnel issues, "Introduction to Human Resource Management" caters for both CIPD students on the Certificate in Personnel Practice and non-CIPD students on foundation programmes or first year undergraduates taking an introduction to HR module. This text takes account of the fact that in addition to developing a sound understanding of the relevant underlying ideas, theoretical concepts and matters of professional practice, students at these levels need to develop competence in their practical application. This book is designed, therefore, to achieve an appropriate academic-practical balance. The text is designed for all students studying: The CIPD Certificate in Personnel Practice non-CIPD students on foundation programmes or first year UG's taking an intro to HR module.