Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents: Part1: The organization, the organizational context and strategy -- An introduction to the organization, its environment and human resource management -- Strategic approaches -- Strategic human resource management -- HRM: The added value debate -- Part 2: The functional aspects of HR -- Recruitment and selection -- Flexible working -- Reward strategy and managing performance -- Managing employee relationship -- Equality and diversity in the workplace -- Developing employees and managers -- Part 3: SHRM and the 'bigger picture' -- Organizational culture -- Managing in a global context -- The future of HR.