This textbook has been written for the new CIPD postgraduate module HRM in Context. It is a new edition of Business Environment by the same authors. Key Selling Points:
Maps on to the new core CIPD module on HRM in ContextWritten by John Kew and John Stredwick, the well-respected authors of Business Environment Written for students with little or no prior knowledge of the subject areaPractical implications of theories are emphasised New chapters on business ethics and corporate social responsibilityIncludes 95 case studies covering issues such as the France Telecom crisis and the MPs' expenses scandalIncludes 78 activities to enable students to draw on their own experiences and apply different theories New to this edition:
Greater emphasis in each chapter on the impact on HRM strategy and practicesNew chapter on the managerial environment and HRMInternational examples in each chapter with a high number of internationallly related case studies Covers business ethics and corporate social responsibility in detail (an increasingly important area of HRM)Online resources:
For tutors:
PowerPoint slides
Comprehensive lecturer¿s guide (including feedback on the activities in the book, suggestions for assignments and lecture handouts)Additional case studiesMarket:
Students taking CIPD HRM in Context modules at level 7
Students on Business Environment courses (PG & UG), especially those that have a greater emphasis on international aspects