This accessible text clearly describes the key approaches to designing, implementing and managing an effective performance management system, and sets these approaches within the broader context of the organization. Covering the importance of mission and strategy, reviewing and rewarding performance, and the controversies surrounding performance-related pay it is relevant to all those who have a responsibility for designing, introducing or managing a performance management system.In addition to managers and HR professionals, students of management and occupational psychology at undergraduate...

The emphasis on high quality personnel recruitment is fast becoming a key concern in today's business environment. Organizations are moving away from the what was traditionally a lottery when recruiting staff. Drawing on the latest scientific research this guide offers a 'framework for action' to assist selectors in this difficult task.The framework covers topics such as identifiying customer needs, setting decision-making standards, developing ideas for continuous improvements and optimiziing the design and return on investment of selection procedures.This framework enables the selector to...

Effective team work is a key factor in a successful organization. It encourages hard work and focused coordination, and has a big influence on job satisfaction and organizational loyalty. Team work can also play a major role influencing organizational change and direction. Now fully revised and updated this essential text will aid the reader in their quest to achieve these highly desirable features in today's ever changing business environment.These issues are illustrated with practical examples and current case studies explaining the principles of good team management practice. It will allow...

Suitable for managers and HR professionals, students of management and occupational psychology at undergraduate and MBA level, this title discusses the origins of creativity, group approaches to innovation, managing innovative teams and how to manage organizations.

This introductory text focuses on exploring the impact of work organizations on individual employees, groups and the wider community. Arguing that the creation of working environments which promote positive well-being, eliminate unfair discrimination and promote socially and environmentally responsible behaviour is the key to long term sustainability, it is relevant to all those who are involved in maintaining a policy of good human relations while achieving competitive success.In addition to managers and HR professionals, students of management and occupational psychology at undergraduate...