Human Resource Management Functions, Applications and Skill Development 3rd Edition By Robert N. Lussier, John R. Hendon
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Human Resource Management: Functions, Applications, and Skill Development (3rd Edition) by Robert N. Lussier and John R. Hendon is a highly practical, comprehensive textbook published by SAGE Publications. It is strategically engineered for both HRM majors and general business students. The book utilizes a unique three-pronged approach focusing on core HRM concepts, real-world applications, and hands-on skill development. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
The textbook is fully aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Curriculum Guidebook, mapping out more than 210 individual content requirements. This direct mapping makes it an exceptional tool for students preparing for the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or the HR Certification Institute's Professional in Human Resources (PHR) designations. [1, 2]
📖 Structural Breakdown & Core Functions
The text splits the foundational domains of human resources into five distinct, strategic parts: [1, 2, 3]
Part I: The Human Resource Management Environment
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- Chapter 1: Today’s Human Resource Management
- Chapter 2: Strategic and Inclusive Human Resource Management
- Chapter 3: The Legal Environment (EEO, Affirmative Action, and the EEOC) [1]
Part II: Staffing
Part III: Developing and Managing [1]
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- Chapter 7: Learning, Training, and Development
- Chapter 8: Performance Management and Appraisal
- Chapter 9: Rights and Employee Management
- Chapter 10: Employee and Labor Relations [1]
Part IV: Compensating [1]
Part V: Protecting and Expanding Organizational Horizons [1]
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- Chapter 14: Workplace Safety, Health, and Security
- Chapter 15: Global HRM, Organizational Culture, and Change [1]
💡 Key Applications & Pedagogy
The 3rd Edition heavily emphasizes the shift of human resources from a traditional cost center to an active productivity and revenue-generating business unit. [1]
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- Real-World Case Studies: Features in-depth case studies from massive market entities like Amazon and LinkedIn to demonstrate how strategic HR directly drives corporate goals. [1]
- Four Critical Variables: Teaches managers how to control and optimize productivity, employee engagement, turnover, and absenteeism. [1]
- Modern Workspace Trends: Incorporates structural adjustments regarding the gig economy, AI integration in recruitment, the remote/flexible work landscape, and critical diversity and inclusion metrics. [1, 2]
🛠️ Skill Development Framework
Lussier and Hendon construct individual competency loops so readers don't just memorize terms but develop the four essential HR manager skill sets: [1, 2]
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- Technical Skills: Operating HR Information Systems (HRIS) and executing analytics.
- Interpersonal Skills: Navigating employee relations, trust-building, and conflict resolutions.
- Conceptual & Design Skills: Evaluating intricate company-wide data to redesign workflows.
- Business Acumen: Understanding core financial and strategic implications of personnel policies. [1, 2, 4, 5]
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