Intended for business majors who are studying toward management positions in
Human Resources, this text offers students a practical introduction to the
functions and responsibilities of managers within an organization--including
staffing, enhancing employee motivation and performance, overseeing compensation
and benefits, and working with a diverse work force. The Third Edition has been
restructured to create a more concise, accessible text. The text continues to
offer complete coverage of core human resource management topics with an
additional emphasis on how HR can provide competitive advantages in today's
business world. Updated coverage of critical topics in HR management includes
new chapters devoted to the changing relationships between employees and
organizations, diversity,