Case Studies on Contemporary Practices in Management & HR


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Case studies have been regarded and recognized as the best approach to learning practical aspects of business and management in the 21st century. They enable students to apply knowledge gained from class sessions to further their understanding. Case studies provide an opportunity for students to critically analyze an emerging business problem; understand the situation; highlight what went right and/or wrong and suggest measures that could potentially address the issue and prevent any reoccurring in the future. This book in your hands is a collection of case studies related to issues of contemporary nature. The editorial and review panel have had put dedicated efforts in choosing the cases keeping in view the current business, management and human resource issues faced by the majority of the organizations. The efforts were put with one aim, and that was to provide an excellent case collection for the teachers, students and readers in general. Diversity of the case studies is another strength of this book. The authors have written cases discussing business, management and human resource issues of different demographic locations/regions. This, as a result, makes this book a fine collection of international scenarios, enabling learners to enhance their professional decision-making skills with a global mindset. The case studies are useful for both undergraduate and graduate-level and are mainly derived from the authors` practice or past experience.




Case Studies in Human Resource Management


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The objective of this book is to present a compilation of Human Resource Management case studies highlighting some of the contemporary issues and practices in the major processes of Human Resource Function. These case studies will offer experiential learning and will spur the interest of the students, faculties and practicing managers in understanding the various HR practices across organizations. In all, 22 case studies under three major themes have been presented: 1. The Basis of the Function HR Policy and Talent Acquisition. This section covers cases in the area of human resource policies and acquisition of talent. Readers will be oriented towards present-day HR policies, ethical issues in implementing policies, market mapping in recruitment, implementation of advanced systems in hiring process and challenges in on boarding. 2. Skill Building and Developing Competency Investment in Talent. This section focuses upon various facets of training and development function of human resource. Cases here encompass training need identification, training effectiveness, and impact of training on job satisfaction. Also, relevance of competency mapping and corporate mentoring as noted areas of talent development is introduced. 3. Pay, Reward and Welfare Talent Engagement. The significance of well-being and prosperity is mentioned in this section. Cases concerning monetary and non-monetary compensation, employee welfare and reward practices leading to engagement are part of this section. Issues such as retention, satisfaction and personal effectiveness are discussed.




Case Studies in Work, Employment and Human Resource Management


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This comprehensive book offers a fascinating set of over 40 evidence-based case studies derived from international research on work, employment and human resource management (HRM).




Contemporary Human Resource Management


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Providing critical and pragmatic coverage of contemporary ideas in human resource management, this text looks at some of the key issues and topics in the field.




Contemporary Global Issues in Human Resource Management


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Focusing on current workplace issues and employee and employer expectations of Human Resource Management in a rapidly changing business environment, this book examines current trends of HR practices and expands on current literature.




Progress in Performance Management


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This book provides a holistic and pragmatic approach to performance management throughout the business value chain, and demonstrates the optimal design and use of performance management in order to achieve competitive advantage. A wealth of best practices, case studies and real-world examples are used to reveal the diversity of performance measurement methods, methodologies and principles in practice. Readers will gain comprehensive insights into the status quo of performance management, including primary functions such as supply, operations and sales, and secondary functions like finance, human resources, and information systems. Focusing on ‘best-in-class’ performance excellence, the book offers the ideal guide for any organization pursuing competitive advantages across all corporate functions and focusing on value-adding activities.




Contemporary Developments in Green Human Resource Management Research


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This book examines a new topic in Human Resource Management (HRM), green – or environmental – HRM, analysing the role humans play in environmental management at work and environmental behaviours at workplaces around the world. The book begins with a focus on negative workplace green behaviours (e.g. toxic chemical leaks, air pollution, contaminated waste etc.), and what such environmental problems mean for workers, managers and society as a whole. This book outlines relevant, underpinning academic theory and research literature on how HRM is ‘going green’, and details real-life organisational examples derived from original and secondary empirical research to illuminate the implications of adopting Green HRM practices for relevant stakeholders. In doing so, the book offers a new, academic contribution to both the HRM and environmental management literatures.




Dos and Don’ts in Human Resources Management


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With this book, an international group of approximate 50 HR leaders, professors and senior consultants compiled their knowledge and experience in an easy-to-navigate format to allow busy HR executives finding exactly the advice they need. Re-inventing the wheel – unfortunately – still is a common practice in Human Resources Management. Traditional literature on HR fails to provide advice based on current, real-life experience and online forums lack a logical structure. Hence, there is a clear need for a resource with practical, structured and experience-based advice on Human Resources Management. The book also provides readers from other functional areas and job starters a realistic insight into today's HR management – be it as a personal career orientation or as a way to enrich their overall management knowledge.




Contemporary Issues in Management


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This book is for upper-level students, managers and academics who are interested in exploring the Šmessy reality� of the contemporary workplace and in considering how things might be done differently. In particular, it offers a critical perspective on




Case Studies in Organizational Communication


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The Second Edition of Case Studies in Organizational Communication: Ethical Perspectives and Practices, by Dr. Steve May, integrates ethical theory and practice to help strengthen readers' awareness, judgment, and action in organizations by exploring ethical dilemmas in a diverse range of well-known business cases.