Human Resource Management : Functions, Applications, and Skill Development

By Robert N. Lussier and John R. Hendon

Whether your students are HRM majors or general management majors, Human Resource Management: Functions, Applications, and Skill Development, Fifth Edition will help them develop the skills they need to recruit, select, train, and development talent. Bestselling authors Robert N. Lussier and John R. Hendon explore the important strategic function HR plays in today′s organization. A wide variety of applications and experiential exercises keep students engaged and helps them see the relevant of HR as they learn skills they can use in their personal and professional lives.

Key Features:

- Skill-Building Exercises allow students to experience HR as they practice making decision, working in teams, and participate in role-plays
- Real-world cases studies bring HR topics to life by showing how large corporations like LinkedIn and Amazon as well as small businesses use human resources to achieve their strategic objectives
- A section on Current Trends in each chapter cover the latest developments in the HR field, particularly trends related to data analytics, social media, ethics, privacy, and working in diverse, global organizations.
- Fully updated in accordance with the 2022 SHRM Curriculum Guidebook, Lussier is the perfect option for any student seeking SHRM certification

New to this Edition:
- 15 new case studies including a new case on companies including IMB, Unilever, Target, UPS, and Disney.
- New and updated sections on Trends and Issues in each chapter explores how ethics and CSR, globalization, and technology are changing the HR landscape

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1071902954
• ISBN13: 9781071902950
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 736 Pages