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Published: 
January 2015
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346
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Human Resource Management

Custom Version 1.0.1
By Laura Portolese
Adapted by Keith Avery

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Human Resource Management

 

Laura Portolese Dias

In writing Human Resource Management , Laura Portolese Dias had simple but important aims:

  • Illustrate HRM strategies and theories that any manager needs to know about recruiting, selecting, training, and compensating people
  • Provide more relevance to students’ careers
  • Give students a more competitive advantage in the workplace.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES:

    • RELEVANCY:

      This text provides practical applications of theory relevant to today’s workplace. In the real world, HRM leverages technology in every aspect of the job—from online training modules to technology for better managing flex-time workers and telecommuters. Therefore, it’s important for students to understand what kinds of platforms exist in today’s workplace to enhance their effectiveness as future managers.


  • LEARNING SUPPLEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES:

    This textbook is loaded with supplements to support professors in traditional, hybrid, and online courses. Chapter podcasts, test banks, PowerPoints, and an activity manual are also available. Sample activities might include a role-playing scenario on letting go of an employee or a case study on a hiring practice issue. All activities are “classroom-tested” and include directions on how to run them effectively.

  • CUSTOMIZABILITY:

  • The Flat World Knowledge publishing model allows instructors to adapt the textbook to the exact needs of their specific class and student body.

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Chapter 1: The Role of Human Resources

  • 1.1 Human Resource Management Day to Day
  • 1.2 What Is Human Resources?
  • 1.3 Skills Needed for HRM
  • 1.4 Today’s HRM Challenges
  • 1.5 Cases and Problems

    • Chapter 2: Recruitment

  • 2.1 Keeping Up with Growth
  • 2.2 The Recruitment Process
  • 2.3 The Law and Recruitment
  • 2.4 Recruitment Strategies
  • 2.5 Cases and Problems

    • Chapter 3: Selection

  • 3.1 The Interview
  • 3.2 The Selection Process
  • 3.3 Criteria Development and Résumé Review
  • 3.4 Interviewing
  • 3.5 Testing and Selecting
  • 3.6 Making the Offer
  • 3.7 Cases and Problems

    • Chapter 4: Compensation and Benefits

  • 4.1 Matching Compensation with Core Values
  • 4.2 Goals of a Compensation Plan
  • 4.3 Developing a Compensation Package
  • 4.4 Types of Pay Systems
  • 4.5 Other Types of Compensation
  • 4.6 Cases and Problems

    • Chapter 5: Retention and Motivation

  • 5.1 Dissatisfaction Isn’t Always about Pay
  • 5.2 The Costs of Turnover
  • 5.3 Retention Plans
  • 5.4 Implementing Retention Strategies
  • 5.5 Cases and Problems

    • Chapter 6: Training and Development

  • 6.1 Training: Not Like It Used to Be
  • 6.2 Steps to Take in Training an Employee
  • 6.3 Types of Training
  • 6.4 Training Delivery Methods
  • 6.5 Designing a Training Program
  • 6.6 Cases and Problems

    • Chapter 7: Employee Assessment

  • 7.1 A Tough Conversation
  • 7.2 Performance Evaluation Systems
  • 7.3 Appraisal Methods
  • 7.4 Completing and Conducting the Appraisal
  • 7.5 Cases and Problems

    • Chapter 8: Organizational Behavior

  • 8.1 College Textbook Revolution: The Case of Flat World Knowledge
  • 8.2 Understanding Organizational Behavior
  • 8.3 Understanding Your Learning Style
  • 8.4 Understanding How OB Research Is Done
  • 8.5 Trends and Changes
  • 8.6 Maintaining Core Values: The Case of Nau
  • 8.7 Conclusion
  • 8.8 Exercises

    • Chapter 9: Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

  • 9.1 People Come First: The Case of SAS
  • 9.2 Work Attitudes
  • 9.3 Work Behaviors
  • 9.4 The Role of Ethics and National Culture
  • 9.5 Rebounding from Defeat: The Case of Jeffrey Katzenberg
  • 9.6 Conclusion
  • 9.7 Exercises

    • Chapter 10: Theories of Motivation

  • 10.1 A Motivating Place to Work: The Case of Zappos
  • 10.2 Need-Based Theories of Motivation
  • 10.3 Process-Based Theories
  • 10.4 The Role of Ethics and National Culture
  • 10.5 Motivation in Action: The Case of Trader Joe’s
  • 10.6 Conclusion
  • 10.7 Exercises

    • Chapter 11: Designing a Motivating Work Environment

  • 11.1 Motivating Steel Workers Works: The Case of Nucor
  • 11.2 Motivating Employees Through Job Design
  • 11.3 Motivating Employees Through Goal Setting
  • 11.4 Motivating Employees Through Performance Appraisals
  • 11.5 Motivating Employees Through Performance Incentives
  • 11.6 The Role of Ethics and National Culture
  • 11.7 Motivation Key for Success: The Case of Xerox
  • 11.8 Conclusion
  • 11.9 Exercises

    • Chapter 12: Managing Groups and Teams

  • 12.1 Teamwork Takes to the Sky: The Case of General Electric
  • 12.2 Group Dynamics
  • 12.3 Understanding Team Design Characteristics
  • 12.4 Management of Teams
  • 12.5 Barriers to Effective Teams
  • 12.6 The Role of Ethics and National Culture
  • 12.7 Green Teams at Work: The Case of New Seasons Market
  • 12.8 Conclusion
  • 12.9 Exercises

    • Chapter 13: Leading People Within Organizations

  • 13.1 Taking on the Pepsi Challenge: The Case of Indra Nooyi
  • 13.2 Who Is a Leader? Trait Approaches to Leadership
  • 13.3 What Do Leaders Do? Behavioral Approaches to Leadership
  • 13.4 What Is the Role of the Context? Contingency Approaches to Leadership
  • 13.5 What’s New? Contemporary Approaches to Leadership
  • 13.6 The Role of Ethics and National Culture
  • 13.7 Leadership Development: The Case of Starbucks
  • 13.8 Conclusion
  • 13.9 Exercises
    • Instructor’s Manual

    Instructor’s Manual

    The Instructor’s Manual guides you through the main concepts of each chapter and important elements such as learning objectives, key terms, and key takeaways. Can include answers to chapter exercises, group activity suggestions, and discussion questions.

    Instructor’s Manual

    PowerPoint Lecture Notes

    PowerPoint Lecture Notes

    A PowerPoint presentation highlighting key learning objectives and the main concepts for each chapter are available for you to use in your classroom. You can either cut and paste sections or use the presentation as a whole.

    PowerPoint Lecture Notes

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    Test Bank Files for Import to Learning Management Systems

    Test Bank Files for Import to Learning Management Systems

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    Test Item File

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    Laura Portolese Central Washington University

    Laura Portolese (Doctorate, Argosy University) is Professor of Information Technology and Administrative Management in the College of Education and Professional Studies at Central Washington University. Laura is the author or co-author of four books with FlatWorld (Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, Human Relations, and The Art of Leadership and Supervision). Laura also holds an MBA from City University and a Doctorate of Business Administration from Argosy University. Laura is a prolific researcher, with publications focused in the areas of curriculum development and best practices in online learning. She has a Graduate Online Teacher Certificate from Central Washington University and a certificate from Oregon State University in E-learning Instructional Design and Development. Before beginning her academic career, Laura worked for several organizations in management and operations. She is also an entrepreneur who has performed consulting work for companies such as Microsoft.

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