Human Resource Management Introduction

Author: Dong Keyong
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: This textbook is primarily designed for undergraduate students majoring in Human Resource Management, serving as a comprehensive guide for the course "Introduction to Human Resource Management." After completing this textbook, students are encouraged to continue studying other courses in this series to achieve systematic learning and mastery of human resource management knowledge. For students from non-human resource management majors, this book can also be used as a textbook when studying "Human Resource Management." Additionally, this textbook can serve as a professional reference for practitioners in the field of human resource management.
"Introduction to Human Resource Management" is an introductory textbook for the field of human resource management. It systematically introduces the relevant content and main activities of human resource management, aiming to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding and mastery of the subject after reading it. The book consists of twelve chapters, divided into two parts, each containing six chapters.
Part 1, "Fundamentals of Human Resource Management," provides a general overview of human resource management from a theoretical perspective. It focuses on six key areas: human resources, human resource management, the origin and development of human resource management, human resource management professionals and departments, the environment of human resource management, and the theoretical foundations of human resource management. This part aims to address the concepts and understanding of human resource management.
Part 2, "Functions of Human Resource Management," offers a concise introduction to the main functional activities of human resource management from a practical perspective. It covers six core functions: job analysis, human resource planning, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, and compensation management. This part aims to address the implementation and operational aspects of human resource management.
The book combines theory and practice, avoiding dry and repetitive explanations. It is rich in information, written in accessible language, and presented in a flexible format. To facilitate learning, each chapter begins with a list of key points and concludes with discussion questions.