The Human Resources Revolution. Why Putting People First Matters.
Ronald J J Burke
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Description for The Human Resources Revolution. Why Putting People First Matters.
Hardcover. Presenting research evidence and company examples, this title shows how to create organizations that add value to investors, customers and employees. It illustrates why and how human resource management practices become a competitive advantage. It also reviews these practices in an international context. Editor(s): Burke, Ronald J. J.; Cooper, Cary L. Num Pages: 324 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 165 x 24. Weight in Grams: 744.
The world of work and organization has become increasingly demanding and turbulent as firms respond to forces of globalization, the introduction of new technology, requirements to increase revenues while decreasing costs, and the needs of a more diverse workforce, while building organizational capability. Most organizations can acquire or copy technology, manufacturing processes, products and business strategies. However, human resource management practices and organizational culture are difficult to copy and represent a truly unique competitive advantage. Managers are coming to believe that the most important organizational resource is human. This collection presents research evidence and company examples developed over the past ... Read more
The world of work and organization has become increasingly demanding and turbulent as firms respond to forces of globalization, the introduction of new technology, requirements to increase revenues while decreasing costs, and the needs of a more diverse workforce, while building organizational capability. Most organizations can acquire or copy technology, manufacturing processes, products and business strategies. However, human resource management practices and organizational culture are difficult to copy and represent a truly unique competitive advantage. Managers are coming to believe that the most important organizational resource is human. This collection presents research evidence and company examples developed over the past ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
324
Condition
New
Number of Pages
324
Place of Publication
Kidlington, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780080447131
SKU
V9780080447131
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Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Ronald J J Burke
One of Canadas most prolific researchers, Professor Burkes work has focused on the relationship between the work environment and the individuals overall well being, and over the past thirty years he has written articles for numerous academic and professional journals. In addition to his research and teaching activities, Professor Burke was the Founding Editor of the Canadian Journal of ... Read more
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