The authors focus on the following topics: Information Systems Contribution of IS/IT to organisations Systems concepts and attributes Planning, reviewing and controlling with IS Serving the end user - spreadsheets, databases, e-mail and DTP Software application for HR and other areas Legislation and Security Finance Sources and application of funds Accounting documentation - cash statements, profit and loss accounts, balance sheets Interpretation of accounts - management ratios Costing and budgeting Use of current software for finance Statistics Sources and uses of statistics Presentation of statistics Interpretation - measures of average, measures of distribution, correlation, time series, index numbers, significance tests Use of current software for computation of statistics

The authors focus on the following topics: Information Systems *Contribution of IS/IT to organisations *Systems concepts and attributes *Planning, reviewing and controlling with IS *Serving the end user - spreadsheets, databases, e-mail and DTP *Software application for HR and other areas *Legislation and Security Finance *Sources and application of funds *Accounting documentation - cash statements, profit and loss accounts, balance sheets *Interpretation of accounts - management ratios *Costing and budgeting Statistics *Sources and uses of statistics *Presentation of statistics *Interpretation - measures of average, measures of distribution, correlation, time series, index numbers, significance tests *Use of current software for computation of statistics

Since its original publication in 2000, this text has been intended for students studying HRM for the first time. Its major features are its comprehensive and wide-ranging nature which deals with all major aspects of HRM in a down to earth and practical way, alongside the necessary theoretical underpinning. The key strength is its accessibility to students new to the subject area where it combines a clear explanation with numerous relevant and interesting cases and comments. The range and nature of HRM is fully illustrated by a combination of real life and fictional case studies which heighten awareness of key issues involved in HRM today. This new edition will continue to be appropriate for undergraduate courses, especially first and second year students studying an HRM degree but also for post-graduate courses where many students are new to the field of HRM. It continues to be divided into 12 chapters to provide one topic a week on a modular course, but it may be extended into two semesters. It has been revised to place a greater emphasis on the role of human resources in improving organisational and employee performance. These revisions include the greater use of technology in resourcing and development areas, the change of emphasis from 'recruitment/selection' to 'talent management' and the use of social networking developments as an aid to HR management. Recent legal developments will also be covered including those relating to age discrimination and the regulation of agency workers. It will be supported by a supplement for tutors and additional web-based cases and other materials for tutors and students.

Since its original publication in 2000, this text has been intended for students studying HRM for the first time. Its major features are its comprehensive and wide-ranging nature which deals with all major aspects of HRM in a down to earth and practical way, alongside the necessary theoretical underpinning. The key strength is its accessibility to students new to the subject area where it combines a clear explanation with numerous relevant and interesting cases and comments. The range and nature of HRM is fully illustrated by a combination of real life and fictional case studies which heighten awareness of key issues involved in HRM today. This new edition will continue to be appropriate for undergraduate courses, especially first and second year students studying an HRM degree but also for post-graduate courses where many students are new to the field of HRM. It continues to be divided into 12 chapters to provide one topic a week on a modular course, but it may be extended into two semesters. It has been revised to place a greater emphasis on the role of human resources in improving organisational and employee performance. These revisions include the greater use of technology in resourcing and development areas, the change of emphasis from 'recruitment/selection' to 'talent management' and the use of social networking developments as an aid to HR management. Recent legal developments will also be covered including those relating to age discrimination and the regulation of agency workers. It will be supported by a supplement for tutors and additional web-based cases and other materials for tutors and students.

Business Environment is ideal for students taking modules in the Business Environment or Business Context areas of an HR or business degree programme. It is written to cater for both undergraduate and postgraduate level modules as well as for students taking the new CIPD Leadership and Management module 'Managing in a Strategic Business Context'. Presented and written in an easy-to-use format, for students with little or no prior knowledge of the subject area, the text enables students to gain key knowledge of the environmental influences - economic, social and legal - that are essential in developing an understanding of business strategy at every level. This fully revised and updated second edition includes: New material including more on organisational environments and strategy More international content addressing the needs of migrant workers etc A case study led approach with more real-world and international cases Full coverage of the PDS standards on the Managing in a Strategic Context module Lots of new research from the CIPD and elsewhere Packed with features such as chapter objectives, student and seminar activities, self assessment questions, case studies, key learning points and further reading, this text is guaranteed to enhance student?s learning experiences. There is also access to a comprehensive tutor and student support site.