Publisher's Synopsis
This is an introduction to a range of techniques required by modern managers and business specialists. The second edition reflects changes in emphasis and attitudes in personnel management research, information and teaching. The authors have included a section on organization theory, a brief treatment of communication, a contribution on personnel policy, and a more thorough coverage of management by objectives to reflect changes and developments taking place in the human resources management field. Sample examination questions, to test student understanding, have been included in this edition. The revisions undertaken for this printing update the text in relation to research data, legislation, statistics, references, and examination syllabuses and questions.
