David A. Decenzo

Build the foundational knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the quickly evolving environment of HR, updated with new content designed to strengthen student comprehension and engagement Fully revised and updated with input from practicing HR professionals and teaching faculty, Fundamentals of Human Resource Management provides a concise and student-friendly introduction to the field of Human Resource Management (HRM). Now in its fifteenth edition, this popular undergraduate textbook offers thorough coverage of all key topics and competencies recommended by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). With an engaging and relatable narrative style, Fundamentals of Human Resource Management guides students through essential HRM topics such as human resource functions, employee relations, talent acquisition, training and development, health and safety, performance management, strategy and planning, legal and regulatory considerations, and more. Each chapter is filled with illustrative examples and hands-on activities based on current and emerging issues in the HR world. Acclaimed for its focused, systematic, and practical approach, Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, Fifteenth Edition remains an ideal textbook for undergraduate courses on core HRM concepts.

Fully revised and updated with input from practicing HR professionals, Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 14th Edition provides students with a concise yet thorough introduction to the quickly evolving world of Human Resource Management (HR). This conversational and engaging text is designed to enhance online and distance learning and covers nearly all topics and competencies recommended by Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) including human resource functions, strategy, planning, legal context, employee relations, talent acquisition, training and development, performance management, total rewards, health, safety, and labor relations. Every chapter is filled with real-world examples and activities based on current and emerging issues designed to strengthen student comprehension and increase student engagement.