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Ethical Issues in Contemporary Human Resource Management Diana Winstanley

Ethical Issues in Contemporary Human Resource Management By Diana Winstanley

Ethical Issues in Contemporary Human Resource Management by Diana Winstanley


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There are many books about HRM and many about ethics but none which take these issues together as the focus. Covering the subject of HR in a rigorous and comprehensive way using ethical frameworks, the book also looks at areas of ethical concern in current trends and practice, as well as examples and methods for promoting good practice.

Ethical Issues in Contemporary Human Resource Management Summary

Ethical Issues in Contemporary Human Resource Management by Diana Winstanley

There are many books about HRM and many about ethics but none which take these issues together as the focus. Covering the subject of HR in a rigorous and comprehensive way using ethical frameworks, the book also looks at areas of ethical concern in current trends and practice, as well as examples and methods for promoting good practice. A timely contribution to the current gap in HRM literature.

Ethical Issues in Contemporary Human Resource Management Reviews

'...useful, particularly on pay and performance management.' - Dr F.W. Carr, University of Luton '...Clear, well written, accessible text.' - Dr J.S. Walsh, University College Cork 'A fascinating collection by respected authors on a subject area that really interests students.' - Robyn Thomas, Business School, University of Wales, Cardiff 'A long-awaited book...excellent contributions from well-known authors in the field.' - Dr Mohammed Branine, University of Stirling 'Great! It's British, apposite, and deals with an area of growing importance. Case studies are 'real'. Lots of challenge - particularly for seminar work.' - Alistair Goldsmith, University of Strathclyde 'A very useful text bringing together much of the recent writing in the area in a coherent, interesting and critical fashion.' - John Stredwick, Luton Business School 'Most complete text I have come across.' - Mark Fisher, York College of Arts and Technology 'Excellent critical perspectives - good counter to prescriptive management texts.' - Russell Warhurst, Leeds Business School

About Diana Winstanley

DIANA WINSTANLEY is Lecturer in Human Resource Management at Imperial College Management School. She has researched widely on management development, stakeholder management, performance management and ethical aspects of human resource management.

JEAN WOODALL is Research Director of the Centre for Business and Management Development at Kingston Business School. She has researched widely in management development including management learning in the workplace, continuing professional development for business professionals, and ethical aspects of human resource development.

Table of Contents

PART ONE: THE ETHICAL CONTEXT FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.- Introduction; D.Winstanley & J.Woodall.- The Ethical Context of HRM: the Ethical Organisation in the Boundaryless World; K.Legge.- PART TWO: AREAS OF ETHICAL INQUIRY IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.- What Ethics in the Employment Interview?; L.Spence.- Occupational Testing and Psychometric Instruments: an Ethical Perspective; B.Baker & J.Cooper.- Ethics and Equality: Reconciling False Dilemmas; S.Liff & L.Dickens.- HRM and Employee Well-Being: Raising the Ethical Stakes; N.Doherty & S.Tyson.- Winning Hearts and Minds: Ethical Issues in Human Resource Development; J.Woodall & D.Douglas.- Flexible Working Patterns; C.Stanworth.- Presenteeism and the Impact of Long Working Hours on Managers in the UK; R.Simpson.- The New Pay: Risk and Representation at Work; E.Heery.- Conditions of Worth and the Performance Management Paradox; D.Winstanley.- Employee Participation and Involvement; T.Claydon.- PART THREE: ETHICAL INTERVENTION IN PRACTICE.- Conducting a Social Audit: Lessons from the Body Shop Experience; M.Sillanpaa & C.Jackson.- Staff Charters: A Framework for Identifying the Rights and Responsibilities of Employers and their Staff; P.Taylor & P.Jones.- Whistleblowing; D.Lewis.- Concluding Comments: Ethical Frameworks for Action; J.Woodall & D.Winstanley.

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GOR001686236
9780333739662
0333739663
Ethical Issues in Contemporary Human Resource Management by Diana Winstanley
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
19991028
301
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