Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, with eBook Access Code

Susan L. Verhulst is Professor of Management Emeritus at Des Moines Area Community College. As a pioneer in online education, she has researched, developed, and taught online courses in management, human resource management, and organizational behavior. She is an active member of the Society of Human Resource Management and has achieved Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification through the HR Certification Institute and Society of Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM- CP) certification. David A. DeCenzo served as President of Coastal Carolina University (CCU) from 2007 to 2020, where he implemented a comprehensive strategic planning process, assured fiscal accountability, and promoted assessment and transparency. Before joining CCU, DeCenzo held various positions at Towson University, including Associate Dean of the College of Business and Economics and Chairman of the Department of Management. He is the author or co-author of 30 textbooks and numerous articles published in scholarly journals such as Harvard Business Review.

• Preface xxix Acknowledgments xxxv About the Authors xxxvii Part 1 Understanding HRM 1 The Dynamic Environment of HR 1 2 Functions and Strategy 32 3 Human Resource Planning and Job Analysis 63 Part 2 Legal and Ethical Context of HRM 4 Equal Employment Opportunity 90 5 Employee Relations 133 Part 3 Talent Acquisition 6 Recruiting 165 7 Foundations of Selection 192 Part 4 Training and Development 8 Onboarding, Training, and Developing Employees 223 9 Managing Careers 250 10 Performance Management 269 Part 5 Total Rewards 11 Establishing Rewards and Pay Plans 301 12 Employee Benefits 335 Part 6 Safety and Labor Relations 13 Managing Health and Safety Risks 366 14 Understanding Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining 398 Glossary G- 1 Index I- 1