Description
A critical ER text with an international perspective, designed to map to the CIPD module but just as valuable for non-CIPD students. Completely maps to the CIPD module, Managing Employment Relations Truly integrated international approach, not just through case studies and examples Critical approach, for those wanting to engage with critical debates Academic approach, drawing on the latest research Excellent links between theory and practice Full range of interactive learning features including case studies (at least half will be international), exercises and a glossary of key terms Broad coverage including key developments and current practices Structure split into conceptual debates and functional areas for easy navigation Pauline Dibben is Senior Lecturer in Employment Relations at the University of Sheffield, UK. Gilton Klerck is Professor of Sociology at Rhodes University, South Africa. Geoffrey Wood is Professor in Human Resource Management at the University of Sheffield, UK. Introduction Part 1: Broader conceptual debates and contextual factors’The players’ – State, unions, employers Theories of industrial relations Conceptualising employment relations and HRM Local, national and global effects on the practice of employment relations Power and authority Part 2: Functional areas Voice Employee engagement Pay and reward Discrimination, difference and diversity Downsizing and redundancy Discipline and grievance Conflict and dispute resolution Conclusion: The integration of employment relations
