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Human Resource Management in South Africa, 7th Edition

Surette Wärnich, Michael R. Carrell, Norbert F. Elbert, Robert D. Hatfield

  • Copyright 2022
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Overview

This seventh edition of Human Resource Management in South Africa provides a complete introduction and guide to Human Resource Management in the challenging and changing business world of modern South Africa. The many changes and events in both the external and internal environments for South African organisations in recent years have presented human resource managers with even greater challenges. Increasingly these managers, and the human resource function in general are being asked to make an even more significant contribution to the success of their organisations. This textbook will help you understand and handle the complexity, speed and magnitude of these changes and their impact on HR issues and policy, as well as how HR can, in turn, help South African organisations and their employees create value and achieve competitive advantage.

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Meet the Authors

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Surette Wärnich

Surette Wärnich is a senior lecturer of Human Resource Management in the School of Management Sciences at the University of South Africa (Unisa) and is currently studying for her PhD in Industrial and Organisational Psychology. Surette is a registered psychometrist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and is also registered as a Master HR Practitioner in the Generalist category with the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP). She is co-author of Human Resource Management in South Africa, published by Pearson Publishing (South Africa), Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management: Gaining a competitive advantage by Oxford University Press (Southern Africa) and she has been one of the main authors on this popular Cengage title since its 2nd edition. Surette has also co-authored a number of articles and research reports related to HR practices (with Cranfield in the UK), high performance work practices and stress in the workplace. Surette’s passion lies with onboarding of newcomers in organisations and the use of technology in HR.

Michael R. Carrell

Dr Michael Carrell has been awarded the title of Regents Professor of Management and is the Director of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre in the College of Business at Northern Kentucky University. He teaches online degree programmes including MBA, M.S and B.S.B.A. Dr Carrell’s professional career has included positions as an HR director and labour negotiator, and he has taught at a number of prestigious universities in the United States.

Norbert F. Elbert

Dr Norbert Elbert is Emeritus Professor of organisational behaviour and a former Fulbright Scholar at Eastern Kentucky University. He has taught in Hungary, the Czech Republic, Romania, Taiwan and China. Dr Elbert has authored and co-authored several books and articles and also received numerous awards. He previously served as Chair of the Management and Marketing Department at Eastern Kentucky University and has since retired.

Robert D. Hatfield

Dr Robert Hatfield is the Associate Dean for Graduate Programmes and Research at the Gordon Ford College of Business Western Kentucky University. He has spent his entire career focused on human resources. He was a manager of industrial relations for a Fortune 100 company after which he has been in demand as a management consultant, guest speaker, trainer and labour mediator. He has received numerous awards and has served on public and private boards. He has co-authored several books and articles, and he has taught at a number of prestigious universities in the United States.

What's New

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  • Case studies and South African examples, including the ‘HR in Practice’ and ‘HR in Focus’ features brings the reality and practical application of HRM skills to life for students.
  • The latest information on Human Resource Information Systems and updates of all legislations governing HRM in South Africa provide a complete and relevant guide to HR students.
  • New HRM practices are addressed, including managing a remote workforce, as well as skills required by HR, managers and employees to thrive and survive in the new world of work.
  • Updated internet sources refer students and lecturers to the latest online sources for HR information and examples.

Features

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  • Covers the latest human resource management legislation, techniques, procedures and practices needed to successfully address the challenges faced by companies and aspiring HR professionals.
  • Emphasises the importance of the well-being of employees and the benefits of actively involving them in the decision-making process to enhance the organisation’s chances of ultimate success.
  • Coverage of the developments brought about by the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the impact of a pandemic on managers and employees make it one of the most up-to-date HRM texts currently available in the South African market.
  • Includes practical examples and case studies which illustrate the diversity and richness of current initiatives used to improve human resource management in South Africa, ensuring that students can directly relate their studies to the reality of working life in the region.
  • In-depth review questions provide an opportunity for students to revise chapter concepts by testing their understanding of key issues and inviting them to apply critical thinking.

Table of Contents

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Part I. The Environment for Human Resources
1. The Foundation and Challenges of Human Resource Management
2. Human Resources and Technology
3. Managing Diversity and Regulatory Challenges

Part II. Finding and Placing Qualified Employees
4. Strategic HR Planning and Research
5. Job Design and Job Analysis
6. Recruitment and Selection
7. Employee Onboarding, Motivation and Retention
8. Internal Staffing and Career Management Issues

Part III. Assessing and Developing Qualified Employees
9. Performance Management and Appraisal
10. Training and Development

Part IV. Retaining Employees
11. Managing Compensation and Benefits
12. Health and Safety

Part V. Labour Relations
13. The Trade Union-Management Relationship, Employee Discipline and Dismissal

Part VI. Emerging HR Practices
14. The New World of Work – Implications for Human Resource Management
15. Human Resource Management in Virtual Organisations
16. Human Resource Management and Leadership
17. International Human Resource Management

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