Employment Relations: A Critical and International Approach Contributor(s): Dibben, Pauline (Author), Wood, Geoffrey (Author), Klerck, Gilton (Author) |
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ISBN: 1843982684 ISBN-13: 9781843982685 Publisher: Cipd - Kogan Page OUR PRICE: $66.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Labor & Industrial Relations - Business & Economics | Human Resources & Personnel Management - Psychology | Industrial & Organizational Psychology |
Dewey: 331 |
Series: Cipd Publications |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 7.5" W x 9.6" (1.70 lbs) 400 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Drawing on the latest research, Employment Relations is a key text for anyone studying the CIPD Level 7 Advanced module Managing Employment Relations as well as all those looking to expand their knowledge and understanding in this area. Covering both the conceptual debates and contextual factors relating to employment relations as well as key management interventions, this is invaluable reading for anyone looking to understand both the theory and practice of employment relations. With coverage of the main players in employment relations - Trade Unions, Employers and the State - and critical discussion of the local, national and global effects on employment relations, Employment Relations provides a thorough grounding in the international context of employment relations. With comprehensive consideration of key workplace issues including employee engagement, discrimination, conflict, downsizing and redundancies, this is ideal reading for students and practitioners alike. Packed with exercises, examples and case studies, this book allows readers to take a critical approach to this crucial topic. Online supporting resources include an instructor's manual, lecture slides, additional cases, annotated web links and further reading. |
Contributor Bio(s): Dibben, Pauline: - Pauline Dibben is Senior Lecturer in Employment Relations at the University of Sheffield, UK.Wood, Geoffrey: - Geoffrey Wood is Professor in Human Resource Management at the University of Sheffield, UK.Klerck, Gilton: - Gilton Klerck is Professor of Sociology at Rhodes University, South Africa. |