Human Resource Management

Author: Zhang Xiaolin
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: This book provides a comprehensive elaboration and exploration of human resource management issues in corporate organizations. During the more than two years of writing process, especially after the preliminary outline and sample chapters were determined, valuable suggestions and opinions were provided by textbook review experts such as Professor Huang Zuhui, Professor Xu Jinfa, and Professor Chen Xudong. Subsequently, multiple discussions were held by all members of our writing team, leading to consensus and an attempt to achieve the following four goals:
First, systematicity. We aim for this book to cover the main research areas of this discipline and discuss the fundamental concepts, theories, techniques, and methods of each major part, enabling readers to gain a systematic and comprehensive understanding of the field.
Second, novelty. We have attempted to reform the structure and content of this book, summarizing all aspects of human resource management into one introductory chapter and five major parts: human resource environment, acquisition and preparation of human resources, evaluation and development of human resources, compensation and safety in human resource management, as well as other related issues in human resource management. Additionally, chapters on strategic human resource management, physical and mental well-being of human resources, and career development have been added. Each chapter is also equipped with introductory examples, in-text cases, review questions, and research cases.
Third, a combination of theory and practice. We strive to integrate theory with the practice of Chinese enterprises. On one hand, many cases in the book are derived from the actual practices of Chinese enterprises; on the other hand, issues researched during regular consulting for enterprises are discussed, analyzed, and summarized.
Fourth, cutting-edge nature. During the writing process, we made every effort to collect the latest developments in theory, techniques, and methods in this discipline both domestically and internationally.