| Description |
Computer document |
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xxvii, 348 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. I. The Need to Seize the Future. 1. What's Wrong with Traditional HR Management? Problems, Complaints, History of the HR Field. 2. A Vision of a New HR Function: Future HR Roles and Leadership Competencies -- Pt. II. Examining the Trends. 3. Technology: More Than Gizmos. 4. Globalization: It's a Small World. 5. Cost Containment: Budget, Budget, Budget. 6. Speed in Market Change: Go with the Flow. 7. Knowledge Capital: Valuing What People Know. 8. Change: Leading the Target -- Pt. III. Taking Action. 9. Using Information About the Trends: Plan, Plan, Plan. 10. The Role of the Strategic HR Leader: Seizing the Future -- App. 1. A Summary of A 21st-Century Vision of Strategic Human Resource Management -- App. 2. Future Quest Activity -- App. 3. Human Resource Management Leadership Competencies for Future Success -- App. 4. Results of a Survey About Trends Affecting the U.S. Business Environment |
| Summary |
Written for executive-level human resource professionals, consultants, and line managers charged with human resource responsibilities, this work provides the bridge between a vague and looming future and the immediate needs of the organization. It shows how to align the HR function with organizational objectives, demonstrates how to define and measure HR results, provides guidelines for building new competencies, and outlines methods for narrowing the gap between current and future HR roles |
| Notes |
"The methodology and data for this book were derived, in part, from a 1996 study A 21st-century vision of strategic human resource issues..."--t.p. verso |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 333-347) and index |
| File Type |
Text |
| Notes |
Also available online via the World Wide Web, by subscription to Books24x7 (BusinessPro) |
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Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web |
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English |
| Issuing Body |
Digitized and made available by: Books 24x7.com |
| Subject |
Personnel management.
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| Author |
Prescott, Robert K., 1948-
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Taylor, Maria W., 1960-
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Books24x7, Inc.
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| LC no. |
98018574 |
| ISBN |
0891061223 (hardcover) |
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