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Condensed guide to core Human Resource Management.
If you're seeking a digestible introduction to HRM that's perfect for academic accreditation or to bolster your management capabilities, this book should be on your desk. Its succinct nature distills essential HRM concepts in a way that will clarify your understanding and enhance your managerial skills without overwhelming you with jargon.
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ISBN: 9780130763570
Publisher: Pearson P T R
Date of Publication: 1995-08-23
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 5.0
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The Essence of Human Resource Management is an invaluable reference source for MBA students and managers, whether on a short course or as a reference work for the bookshelf. It is intended to focus upon the core of the subject and is an ideal summary for undergraduates, postgraduates, other students and aspiring managers wishing to improve their knowledge and skills.
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Condensed guide to core Human Resource Management.
If you're seeking a digestible introduction to HRM that's perfect for academic accreditation or to bolster your management capabilities, this book should be on your desk. Its succinct nature distills essential HRM concepts in a way that will clarify your understanding and enhance your managerial skills without overwhelming you with jargon.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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