Conclusion

Chapter 24 of Human Resource Management in a Business Context (2nd Edition 2004) by Alan Price - published by Thomson Learning

Contents

Objectives

The purpose of this chapter is to:
- Evaluate whether or not HRM has been meaningfully implemented and, if so, to what extent.
- Investigate the form it may take.
- Determine the principal driving forces for the implementation of HRM.
- Summarize evidence for its effectiveness.
- Consider trends and future developments for the human resource function.

Sections:

• The status and significance of HRM
• HRM and globalization
• HRM and 'best practice'
• Driving forces of HRM
• The impact of HRM
• What next?

For advanced students, Human Resource Management: A Critical Text, 2nd edition, edited by John Storey (published by Thomson Learning in 2001) provides an excellent survey of the field. The contributors are acknowledged experts and each chapter reviews a specific topic critically. The Future of the HR Profession, published by the Society for Human Resource Management (2002) encapsulates the thoughts and opinions of 4 major management consultancy firms. Dave Patel's SHRM Workplace Forecast: A Strategic Outlook 2002-2003, also published by the Society for Human Resource Management in 2002, takes a measured view of the processes affecting the practice of HRM.

Review questions

Problem for discussion and analysis

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Human Resource Management
in a Business Context

2nd Edition 2004

by Alan Price
Published by
Thomson Learning
ISBN 186152966X

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