Gain a better understanding of how human resources impacts both individuals and organizations with this market-leading, practical text. Snell/Bohlander's popular MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES, 16TH EDITION builds upon a foundation of research and theory with an inviting, practical framework that focuses on today's most critical HR issues and current practices.
The book's engaging writing style and strong visual design use more than 500 memorable examples from a variety of real organizations to illustrate key points and connect concepts to current HR practice. Fresh cases spotlight the latest developments and critical trends, while hands-on applications focus on practical tips and suggestions for success.
Review "I think this text is easy for someone who has no prior exposure to the field to understand, yet it is still rigorous and informative. The extras, such as the cases, are useful."
"This text is well structured. It covers the most important topics in HR, and the examples and data are right on point."
About the Author Scott A. Snell is professor of Business Administration at the Darden Graduate School of Business at the University of Virginia. During his career, Dr. Snell has taught courses in human resources management, principles of management, and strategic management to undergraduates, graduates, and executives.
He is actively involved in executive education and serves as faculty director for Penn State's Strategic Leadership Program as well as faculty leader for programs in human resources, developing managerial effectiveness, and managing the global enterprise. In addition to his teaching duties, Dr. Snell serves as director of research for Penn State's Institute for the Study of Organizational Effectiveness.
As an industry consultant, Professor Snell has worked with companies such as Arthur Andersen, AT&T, GE, IBM, and Shell Chemical to redesign human resources systems to cope with changes in the competitive environment. His specialization is the realignment of staffing, training, and reward systems to complement technology, quality, and other strategic initiatives. Recently, his work has centered on the development of human capital as a source of competitive advantage. Dr. Snell's research has been published in the Academy of Management Journal, Human Resource Management Review, Industrial Relations, Journal of Business Research, Journal of Management, Journal of Managerial Issues, Organizational Dynamics, Organizational Studies, Personnel Administrator, Strategic Management Journal, and Working Woman.
George Bohlander is Professor Emeritus of Management at Arizona State University (ASU). He received his M.B.A. from the University of Southern California and his Ph.D. from the University of California at Los Angeles. His areas of expertise include employment law, compensation work teams, public policy, and labour relations. He has received the Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Award presented by the College of Business at ASU and the prestigious ASU Parents Association Professorship for his contributions to students and teaching.
Dr. Bohlander is an active researcher and author. He has published over 50 articles and monographs in professional and practitioner journals such as National Productivity Review, HR Magazine, Labor Law Journal, and The Journal of Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector, among others. Dr. Bohlander continues to be a consultant to public and private organizations, including the U.S. Postal Service, BFGoodrich, McDonnell Douglas, Banner Health Services, and Del Webb. He is also an active labour arbitrator.
Product Details :
- Hardcover: 832 pages
- Publisher: Cengage Learning; 16 edition (January 1, 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1111532826
- ISBN-13: 978-1111532826
- Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 8 x 9.8 inches
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