Studying Human Resource Management: A Guide to the Study Context and Practice of HR - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1398629588 ISBN 13: 9781398629585

Verlag: Kogan Page Ltd, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

A structured, bestselling introductory textbook to human resource management for CIPD Associate Diploma students.

Studying Human Resource Management provides a clear and applied introduction to the study of HRM for students undertaking the CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management. Written by Stephen Taylor and Carol Woodhams, this fourth edition is designed for those studying people management within a business context, combining academic insight with practitioner relevance.

The textbook examines the contribution of people management to organizational performance, the business environment shaping HR practice and the strategy and structure of the HR function. Updated throughout, this edition includes current research and reflection on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies affecting HR, alongside expanded coverage of organizational culture and evidence-based HR aligned with CIPD units. Strong emphasis is placed on professional behaviours and the effective use of HR data to support informed decision making.

This textbook includes:
- Clear learning outcomes to guide study and track progress
- Reflective activities to consolidate understanding and application
- Illustrative real-world examples linking theory to practice
- Discussion of professional behaviours and evidence-based HR decision making
- Online resources including slides, a lecturer guide and a glossary with additional web links

Whether preparing for CIPD assessment or building a foundation in people management, Studying Human Resource Management equips students with the knowledge and perspective needed to succeed in their HR studies and future practice.

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Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Stephen Taylor, Chartered CCIPD, is a Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management at the University of Exeter Business School and a Chief Examiner for the CIPD. Before his academic career he worked in a variety of management roles in the hotel industry and in the NHS. He is also a widely published author, having co-authored Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice, also published by Kogan Page.

Prof. Carol Woodhams is an Associate Professor of Human Resource Management at the University of Exeter Business School, UK. She has held various positions within the CIPD including National Examiner for Designing and Delivering Training and Editor of the flexible learning materials at Intermediate and Advanced levels. She was named by HR Magazine as the most influential HR thinker in 2023.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Kogan Page Ltd
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1398629588
• ISBN 13: 9781398629585
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 4
• Anzahl der Seiten: 264
• Herausgeber: Taylor Stephen, Woodhams Carol
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: LEGGEREDITORE; ufficio.anagrafiche@meli.it ; ; Via Verdi, 8; Assago Milano; 20090; Italien