1. Guided tour of Human Resource Management in a Global Context

2. Introduction Welcome to the guided tour of the book. This PowerPoint presentation will take you through: –The book’s unique approach –Content –Pedagogical features A sample chapter is available to download from www.palgrave.com/business/kramarandsyed www.palgrave.com/business/kramarandsyed

3. What’s so special about Human Resource Management in a Global Context? ‘The inclusion of chapters reflecting on social issues such as ethics and diversity is very progressive. I like the critical, contextual and contemporary feel of the book.’ Mustafa Ozbilgin, Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Brunel Business School, London, UK Covers contemporary issues in a critical and engaging style

4. ‘The innovative elements of this book include case study material from developing countries; the discussion of HRM issues such as work–life balance and diversity from a more international perspective; and an international authorship.’ Dr Karen Williams, Senior Lecturer in Employment Relations, the School of Business and Economics, University of Swansea, UK ‘I like the general academic standard, the inherently critical approach, and the well thought-out and helpful pedagogy.’ Professor Geoffrey Wood, Professor in Human Resource Management, University of Sheffield, UK Rigorous academic standard balanced with strong pedagogy Global case studies for international readership

5. About the authors Well known authors with extensive experience in the field Global contributors ensure that the text avoids Anglo-centrism: –Australia –Lebanon –Greece –Belgium –UK

6. PART 1 THE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ARENA 1 Contextualizing human resource management 2 A critical perspective on strategic human resource management 3 Human resource management in contemporary transnational companies 4 Diversity management 5 Human resource management and ethics PART 2 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN PRACTICE 6 Human resources planning 7 Job and work design 8 Recruitment and selection 9 Performance management 10 Reward management 11 Training, development and learning PART 3 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES 12 Change management and human resource management 13 Human resource management, productivity and employee involvement 14 Work–life balance in the 21st century 15 Managing human resources and quality 16 Human resource management in small to medium-sized enterprises Divided clearly into a manageable number of chapters, easily customized into an average 12-week/1-semester course

7. Start-of-chapter features Learning outcomes and chapter summary to outline the key concepts that will be covered and the knowledge students will gain Introduction to provide an overview of the content that will follow and introduce some key themes

8. Features running throughout EXERCISE BOXES Exercises in many chapters give the student the chance to test your understanding and apply their own experiences CRITICAL THINKING BOXES Students can develop their critical thinking skills, exploring contemporary debates in HRM and issues facing human resources managers in the global workplace MINI CASE STUDIES There are mini case studies throughout the book, providing a glimpse into real-world HRM in a global context

9. Tables and figures Clear, well-drawn tables and figures ensure clarity of information… …while providing visual stimulus to aid student memory.

10. End-of-chapter features (1) Critical discussion and analysis to encourage students to think beyond the content of the chapter, engaging their critical thinking skills A thorough and discursive Conclusion to emphasise the academic rigour that underpins the text

11. End-of-chapter features (2) Extended Case Studies give insight into HRM in practice around the world Further reading – suggested material to extend student learning, including books, articles, and websites Assignments, revision questions and topics for discussion to help guide discussion and revision

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