Introduction
PART I: THE INSTRUMENTAL DIMENSION
1.The basic elements of the instrumental dimension
2.Towards a more transparent, legitimate, forward-looking and result driven service
3. The organization of Human Resource Management services
PART II: THE PEOPLE DIMENSION
4.Motivation and wellbeing of employees
5.The role of leadership in motivating employees
6.The importance of the social environment
PART III: THE STRATEGIC DIMENSION
7.The essence of strategic HRM
8.Four approaches in strategic Human Resource Management
9.Strategic Human Resource Management: vertical as well as horizontal integration
PART IV: THE ORGANIZATIONAL DIMENSION
10. Organizational structures and cultures as preconditions for an effective HRM
11.Facilitating organizational designs
12.The organization of the HRM function.
Alex Vanderstraeten is Professor of Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour, and Director of the School for Social Profit and Public Management at the University of Gent, Belgium. His main research topics are strategic HRM, HRM measurement/scorecards and employee performance management, and he has taught on these subjects across the world, in Macedonia, New York, Vienna, the Netherlands, Russia, Vietnam and Taiwan. His research has been published in journals such as International Journal of Human Resource Management, Personnel Review and British Journal of Management.
Strategic HRM and Performance is an advanced level textbook that examines the role that HRM and HR managers play in developing processes and practices for high-performance organisations. It is built around a unique conceptual framework that provides a clear and coherent structure for the book. Underpinned by recent research in the field and the author’s well-established expertise, the book provides an historical overview of the development of strategic HRM as an area of study before bringing the discussion up to date by examining contemporary topics such as sustainable HRM, e-HRM and high-performance work systems. The book extends the focus beyond the firm to include discussions about the role of multiple stakeholders, such as trade unions and governments, to encourage a deeper understanding of the role of national, institutional and cultural issues, as well as other external influences.
Key features include:
A conceptual framework that guides students of strategic HRM through four key areas: the Instrumental, People, Strategic, and Organisational dimensions
A companion website featuring teaching and learning materials for students and lecturers, including PowerPoint slides, extra study cases and assignments
Grounded in the latest academic research to help students develop an evidence-based HR practice
An array of real-world examples, learning objectives for each chapter, explanations of key concepts and other pedagogical features throughout that enable students to fully understand the link between HRM and organisational success
A managerial approach to developing strategic HR policies and practices
Examples from a wide range of organisations – private, public and non-profit – that bring the theoretical content to life.
This is an essential text for postgraduate and MBA students studying modules on Strategic HRM, Advanced HRM, or HRM and Performance Management. It is also an ideal companion for final-year undergraduate modules on specialist HRM degree programmes.