An Introduction to Human Resource Management

Grasp the fundamentals of Human Resource Management with this engaging and accessible text, ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Covering the key aspects of HRM, this bestselling book will prepare you for the strategic decisions and issues you may face in your HR career.

This updated 6th edition includes current discussions on topics such as the gig economy, gender equality and AI and is packed with useful learning features, including:

·       Case studies from a cross-section of global industries, such as Netflix, Uber and Lego

·       A running case study throughout, allowing you to relate theory to practice as you solve the challenges faced by the HR Manager of a hotel

·       ‘HRM in Practice’, ‘Ethical Insight’ and ‘Global Insight’ boxes, which look at HRM in a practical context and stimulate critical debate

·       Self-test questions and a key terms glossary to allow you to check your understanding as you learn.

Nick Wilton is Professor of Applied Human Resource Management, and Dean of Oxford Brookes Business School.

Author Biography

Dr Nick Wilton is currently Associate Dean for Professional Education and Accreditation at Oxford Brookes Business School. For more than 20 years, he has taught at undergraduate and graduate levels in a variety of disciplines including Human Resource Management and Development, employment relations and cross-cultural and international management. He is the author of an Introduction to Human Resource Management (5th ed.). His research interests include employability, careers and career development, and labour market inequality. He holds a doctorate in the sociology of work and employment, an Mphil in the management of employee relations, is a chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and a senior fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy.