Managing Human Resources

by George W. Bohlander

The #1 textbook on the market, MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES covers all aspects of human resource management and its impact on both individuals and organizations. The text builds on a foundation of research and theory but also provides a practical framework focusing on critical issues and successful practices. Users and reviewers of the text praise its pleasant writing style, user-friendly design, and highly effective examples that provide meaningful insight into the world of HR. In fact, over 500 different organizations from a variety of settings are used as examples to illustrate key points and make the connection to HR practice. Important issues and critical trends are spotlighted in each chapter and reflected in the comprehensive and chapter ending cases included in the text. Managing Human Resources' balance of theory and practice, hands-on activities, applications, and examples helps students develop the competencies to understand and help their organizations create a sustainable competitive advantage through people.

Genres: Business, Nonfiction, Textbooks, School, Human Resources, Reference

Hardcover

First published October 1, 1987

Reviews

[The Voracious Bibliophile · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had to read this textbook for a human resource management course. The information presented was useful, current, and thorough, but there were numerous copy errors. This book's editors were not as diligent as they should have been. Nevertheless, I'm glad I read it.

[Rachel Aranda · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was my textbook for a class I took to help obtain my Human Resource degree. I'm one of those people who reads and studies from the textbook because I learn the material better that way. Overall, the information was very definitional and covered the basics and history of human resources. In my opinion, some topics could have been covered more in-depth and the history covered a little more lightly because I was left with questions that the book didn't answer. Thankfully there is the internet so I could research but it seems silly since this book is suppose to be a main source of information. The other point that bothered me was that the font was too small. Many of my classmates and myself got really bad headaches and migraines because of the size of the print. Please enlarge the next edition; a bigger book is a smaller price to pay over having head pain. Overall, this book is a good resource for any beginner in Human Resources..

[Fritters · Rating 1 out of 5]

Dear God... I'm one of those people who actually read the textbooks the teachers assign, but this one, wow. The technobabble they constantly use instead of just using plain language is completely overwhelming and I'm not a stupid person. They constantly use a dollar word where a dime will do. They also refer to human beings and people as "resources" and other dehumanizing words. I'd also like to think that anyone who truly understands how people work and how to motivate them could make a book somewhat readable and clear, since they are, after all, writing for the "resources" they're trying to communicate their message to. The writers obviously have far more experience with industry manuals, standards, laws and software systems than they do with actually Managing Real Human Beings.

[Steph B · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just finished reading this for a second time, as part of my study regime for the NKE; I will read it once more in April/May. I much prefer this textbook over the Dessler one. Also, the CAPTUS course mirrors this textbook - so if enrolled in that, this is a great book to have. I found that there are still other materials out there that you need on top of this (or Dessler) in order to get the full HR reach.

[Stefan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Clear. Concise. covers an inordinate amount regarding legal ramifications of not adhering to EEOC guidelines. Soporific and basely general. This is the sort of book which gives business courses in college a bad name and invariably leaves a bad taste in the students forced to buy and read it.

[Lauren · Rating 2 out of 5]

Your typical intro to HR textbook.

[Ashley]

ADMS 2600 Human Resource Management- York University (Fall 2010)- Prof. Althea Gordon (lectures by Monica Belcourt)

[Jensownzoo · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would have loved to have some topics more in-depth and the history covered a little more lightly, but overall a good resource.

[Rohan]

thans!!!!

[Ellen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mandatory textbook for Human Resource Management. Includes a lot of information that lends itself to many discussions.

[Stephen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read DEC 2000

[Skjam! · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very poorly designed (at least in my college's edition) with no index.

[VivShay · Rating 2 out of 5]

Barely touched it for the sake of concise powerpoints.