Author: Shweta Mittal Kanchan Bhatia

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Published: 2009-01-01

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9788174467645

About the book: Globalization, technological change, outsourcing and talent crunch are some of the major trends impacting the modern business world. The biggest challenge amongst these is the shortage of skilled manpower. Recognising this, the HR profession is gaining both respect and attention. With the advancement of technology, the HR needs to utilize people with distinctive capabilities to create unsurpassed competence in an area, decentralize operations and rely on self-managed teams to deliver goods, employ innovative reward plans that recognize employee contributions and indulge in continuous quality improvements through TQM and HR contributions. This book integrates the theories, principles and applications of specific behavioural disciplines to provide an in-depth understanding of the subject, and incorporates the invaluable practical experiences of practicing managers. Therefore, an attempt has been made to clarify, enhance and update the information to truly reflect the emerging perspective in the field of manpower planning and changing technology. The book talks about the new trends in HRM, work-life balance, concept of TQM, e-HRM, HRM in ERP, basic concepts of Technology Transfer with human face, nature and significance of HRIS, knowledge management, importance of manpower planning, forecasting techniques and Innovation as a management process. This book projects a cohesive organic "whole" consisting of interrelated and interdependent facets, for achieving sustainable competitive advantage.