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Torrington, Derek, 1931-

Human resource management. / Derek Torrington, Laura Hall, Stephen Taylor. - 6th ed. - Harlow, England ; New York : FT Prentice Hall, 2005. - xxi, 810 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents: The nature of human resource management -- Strategic human resource management -- Planning : jobs and people -- Strategic aspects of resourcing -- Contracts, contractors and consultants -- Recruitment -- Selection methods and decisions -- Staff retention -- Ending the contract -- Strategic aspects of performance -- Organizational performance: knowledge and learning -- Individual performance management -- Team performance -- Leadership and motivation -- Managing absence and attendance -- Strategic aspects of development -- Context, competence and competencies -- Learning and development -- Career development - Strategic aspects of employee relations -- Recognition and consultation -- Health, safety and welfare -- Equality: the legal framework -- Equal opportunities and diversity -- Grievance and discipline -- Strategic aspects of payment -- Job evaluation -- Incentives -- Pensions and benefits - The international dimension -- Ethics and corporate social responsibility -- Work- life balance -- Measuring HR: effectiveness and efficiency.

ISBN: 0273687131

LCCN: 2004053274

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Personnel management.

LC Class. No.: HF5549.T675

Dewey Class. No.: 658.3