'Wilton's an Introduction to Human Resource Management offers an in-depth analysis of all elements of HRM . Beginning with a full exploration what HRM is and how it has developed students are given a good foundation with which to move on to part two which explores the practicalities of managing the employee relationship, sections on managing performance and managing reward offer good theoretical underpinning and are offered with a positive approach to both of these important aspects of the HRM role. The final section which looks at contemporary issues facing HRM and is extremely pertinent as it explores the challenges which face Human Resources in these stringent economic times'
'In this authoritative text Nick Wilton provides a comprehensive overview of the key contemporary themes and debates in the field of human resource management with a strong critical slant. I have no doubt that it will be a valuable resource for students of human resource management at both undergraduate and graduate levels' -
Dr David Collings, (Joint) Editor in Chief of Human Resource Management Journal and Senior Lecturer in International Management, J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics,
National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
'This is an excellent introductory text that goes well beyond most conventional HR texts. Nick Wilton not only successfully outlines the rationale and operation of HRM but adopts a critical perspective on the study and practice of HRM by integrating state of the art academic research with contemporary ''real world'' challenges, debates and practical cases. This text is instructive, engaging and will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and potential for HR to contribute to both organizational performance and individual well-being' -
Dr Timothy Bartram, (Joint) Editor in Chief of the Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources and Associate Professor, School of Business,
La Trobe University, Australia
'This is an excellent textbook that combines research and practice in a very readable and interesting way! It does a great job of covering all the major topics in HRM and each chapter is filled with outstanding learning features' -
Randall S. Schuler, Distinguished Professor, HRM,
Rutgers University
This book is a comprehensive and insightful resource for any HRM module. Discussing all relevant issues in the field of HRM, it offers a contemporary review of key theoretical contributions along with updated examples and cases. Definitively, an essential tool for HRM students and practitioners alike.
A well-structured book which covers the key aspects of HRM. It provides a good introduction to what HRM is all about, including its context, practice and contemporary issues. The book has done remarkably well in presenting key concepts through simple, concise, coherent and critical discussions. Very suitable for first/second year undergraduate students who are introduced to the subject for the first time.
Nick Wilton's An Introduction to Human Resource Management offers a comprehensive and multifaceted insight into the world of HRM that will be useful to both students and practitioners. Using a highly readable style and a multitude of real life examples, the reader becomes conversant with the latest trends as well as the basics of HRM theory.
I have been using this text with our executive MBAs for over three years now and it hasn’t failed me yet. Wilton can always be relied on to provide the right balance between being based on sound theory without being too academic to put off practising managers. Another great reason for working with this text is the additional web resources and access to articles that accompany the text both for me and my students. It is a great support in instilling in existing and future managers the importance of good people practices and management if they want to build successful and ethical organisations.
This is engaging and comprehensive in its coverage of HRM theory and practice. It is a ‘must go to’ text for both undergraduate, postgraduate, MBA and CIPD HRM students and HRM academics.
A highly accessible book for all students with broad coverage of a wide range of HRM topics. The combination of research and practice results in an interesting insight into HRM. The new interactive ebook is a great addition.
