Appendix A-B 693-716p.; Glossary 717--724p.; Index 725-736p.p.; Reprint 2013

Written by Gary Dessler, Human Resource Management 12 Edition is a guide book in the field of human resource management. This book features information related to the responsibilities of a human resource manager as well as on the topic of personnel management. This edition is not just meant for students of human resource management but also for those pursuing management across various fields.

The book is a thorough guide on the practical responsibilities of all kinds of managers. This twelfth edition features numerous Indian case studies, which makes it handy for students planning to work in the Indian subcontinent. Some examples used are directly related to the NIIT, DMRC, HPCL, SBI, Aravind Eye Care System and Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. The book contains evidence-based examples on how a human resource manager is supposed to work on the basis of evidence and facts. It discusses numerous challenges that a manager may face and the skills required to overcome such hurdles. A new chapter called Managing Human Resources In Entrepreneurial Firms discusses the work required in smaller firms. Another innovative addition is the inclusion of mobile applications which are useful for human resource activities.