Each manager must be a human resource problem solver and diagnostician. There are many HRM concepts, procedures, models, tools, and techniques that managers can deftly apply. Realism, currentness, understanding, and critical thinking has been and is still important in each edition of this text. Human resource management is a necessary activity in all organizations. Its focal point is people.
People are the lifeblood of organizations.
Without them, there is no need for computer systems, compensation plans, mission statements, or any program or procedure. Because HRM activities involve people, they have to be finely tuned, properly implemented, and continuously monitored in order to achieve desired outcomes. The uniqueness of HRM lies in its emphasis on people in work settings and its concern for the well-being and comfort of the human resources in an organization. Students and faculty identify readability as a key strength of this book. It is a readable and interesting book that has stayed up to date and thorough.