This highly engaging, bestselling textbook, now in its eighth edition offers a comprehensive examination of contemporary human resource management issues and debates. Aimed at undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students, this title provides an authoritative source for students of CIPD Advanced qualifications.

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‘Highly recommended for breadth and depth of coverage with various questions, case studies and other activities aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students to encourage active and reflective learning; this new edition is once again an invaluable resource for students.’ Dr Gill Kirton, Professor of Employee Relations, Queen Mary University of London

‘The latest edition of Beardwell and Thompson remains at the forefront of HRM theory and research. The importance of context is stressed throughout the book. Clearly written it goes beyond other texts in illustrating how financialisation is changing the terms of HRM and the living standards of workers. Learning and development are shown to be of strategic value.’ Dr Shireen Kanji, University of Birmingham