Understand the concepts & theories relevant to studying the internal & external contexts of HRM & the issues they raise with this textbook 484 pages Farnham David ...

Human Resource Management in Sport & Recreation Third Edition provides current & future practitioners with a solid foundation in research & application of human resource management in the sport & recreation industries The third edition prepares students for success by bringing into focus the three divergent groups of people who constitute human resources in sport & recreation organizations paid professional workers volunteers & the clients themselves Dr Packianathan Chelladurai pioneer in the field of sport management continues to bring his expertise to this edition; he is joined by new coauthor Dr Shannon Kerwin an active researcher in organizational behavior & human resource management in sport With more than 50 collective years of experience in teaching management of human resources Chelladurai & Kerwin synthesize the core dynamics of human resources & the management of these resources as well as the role of the sport & recreation manager The third edition's updated references examples & studies reflect the increased growth interest & complexity in human resource management in recreation & sport in recent years Additional enhancements of the third edition include the following
- A new opening chapter on the significance of human resources describes consumer services professional services & human services & provides a model for the subsequent chapters
- A greater emphasis is placed on recruitment & training as an essential component of success
- New " Technology in Human Resource Management" & " Diversity Management of Human Resources" sidebars connect theory to practice for sport managers as they confront contemporary issues in the workplace
- Case studies at the end of each chapter help students apply concepts from the chapter to real-world scenarios
- Instructor ancillaries help instructors prepare for class with the use of an instructor guide with a syllabus tips for teaching & additional resources as well as an image bank In addition updated pedagogical aids include learning objectives summaries lists of key terms comprehension questions & discussion questions to guide student learning through each chapter Sidebars throughout the text provide applied concepts highlight relevant research & offer digestible takeaways Organized into four parts the text begins by outlining the unique & common characteristics of the three groups of human resources in sport & recreation Part II focuses on differences in people & how the differences affect behavior in sport & recreation organizations In part III readers explore significant organizational processes in the management of human resources Part IV discusses two significant outcomes expected of human resource practices satisfaction & commitment Finally a conclusion synthesizes information & presents a set of founding & guiding themes Human Resource Management in Sport & Recreation Third Edition explains essential concepts in human resources in the sport & recreation industries The authors present a clear & concise treatise on the critical aspects of management of human resources within sport & recreational organizations to help aspiring & current professionals maximize their potential in the field




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A new foreword & introductory chapter by Karen Legge will place the original debates within the context of the new millenium ensuring that Human Resource Management Rhetorics & Realities remains fresh & relevant to a new generation of students ...

Packed with the latest research court findings & best practices from the field Gatewood Feild Barrick's HUMAN RESOURCE SELECTION 8E equips learners & practitioners alike with the tools to develop & implement effective selection programs within today's unique organizations With an engaging presentation the book focuses on the most important legal global & ethical concerns; psychometric measurement concepts; job analysis; predictors of job performance; criteria measures; & much more It also introduces future & current practitioners to the most popular selection tools-as well as the technical challenges In addition detailed discussions explore the role of social media in the selection process ...

Now in its third edition Human Rights & Social Work explores how the principles of human rights inform contemporary social work practice Jim Ife considers the implications of social work's traditional Enlightenment heritage & the possibilities of 'post-Enlightenment' practice in a way that is accessible direct & engaging The world has changed significantly since the publication of the first edition in 2000 & this book is situated firmly within the context of present-day debates concerns & crises Ife covers the importance of relating human rights to the non-human world as well as the consequences of political & ecological uncertainty Featuring examples further readings & a glossary readers are able to identify & investigate the important issues & questions arising from human rights & social work Now more than ever Human Rights & Social Work is an indispensable resource for students scholars & practitioners alike ...

This highly acclaimed textbook provides law students with a thorough introduction to the Human Rights Act 1998 its background how it came to be passed & the mass of case law that has followed it The authors discuss the particular rights the Act embodies including the law's response to terrorism Combining broad topic coverage with an engaging writing style Hoffman & Rowe provide an outstanding platform for students wishing to gain an in-depth & critical understanding of this contemporary contentious & constantly evolving area of law ...

Today it is usually not long before a problem gets expressed as a human rights issue Indeed human rights law continues to gain increasing attention internationally & must move quickly in order to keep up with a social world that changes so rapidly This Very Short Introduction in its second edition brings the issue of human rights up to date considering the current controversies surrounding the movement Discussing torture & arbitrary detention in the context of counter terrorism Andrew Clapham also considers new challenges to human rights in the context of privacy equality & the right to health Looking at the philosophical justification for rights the historical origins of human rights & how they are formed in law Clapham explains what our human rights actually are what they might be & where the human rights movement is heading ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

Human Rights Politics & Practice is the most comprehensive most topical & most student-friendly introduction to human rights Bringing together a range of international experts including political scientists philosophers lawyers & policy-makers the book provides students with a broad range of perspectives on the theoretical & practical issues in this constantly evolving field In addition to in-depth theoretical content the book also features unrivalled coverage of human rights issues in practice with a wide range of case studies to explore concrete examples from around the world The third edition has been brought fully up-to-date with the most recent events & latest research developments in the area Two new chapters have been added one on religion & human rights & one on sexual orientation & gender identity & human rights introducing students to these important topics & expanding the theoretical & practical discussion of issues of universalism & relativism The new edition also features a range of carefully developed pedagogical features to aid student learning encourage critical analysis & challenge students to question their own assumptions The book is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre to enhance students' learning & provide valuable support for lecturers For students
- Revise key terms with a flashcard glossary
- Take your learning further with links to key human rights documents
- Use carefully selected web links as a first step towards independent research For registered lecturers
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