This is the first detailed appraisal of the practice of HRM in the UK, Europe, North America and Australia. It includes thirteen case studies of HRM in organizations, as well as chapters on:. * Selection. * Performance appraisal. * Employee commitment and involvement. * Performance and reward. * Training. * Flexibility. * Women in the labour force. Divided into three sections, The Handbook of Human Resource Management looks at HRM in an international context and at management policies and techniques. It concludes with a section of case studies including Ford, Sainsbury and Caledonian Paper.