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For courses in management. This ISBN is for the MyLab combo card, which includes the MyLab access card, Pearson eText, and loose-leaf print edition (delivered by mail). Modern human resources: technology, social media, and management Human Resource Management provides students with an introduction to the daily tools and skills they'll need to function as successful managers -- in both human resources and business in general. With a practical approach, the text explores the evolution of the field, highlighting the introduction of revolutionary new technologies and social media platforms. The
16th Edition focuses on the positive impacts technology has had on the HR field. For example, the ability to vet potential employees on the internet has shifted more HR responsibilities to managers, leaving HR departments with more time to carry out strategic, long-term endeavors for boosting employee performance and engagement. With a heavy focus on emerging industry trends, the text prepares students with everything they need to be successful managers and HR personnel in the 21st century.
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About the Author:
Gary Dessler Readers worldwide use Gary Dessler's
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, Human Resource Management, and
Framework for Human Resource Management in a total of more than 10 languages and international editions, including Russian, Spanish, French, Arabic, Thai, Greek, and Chinese.
Dr. Dessler's other books include
Winning Commitment: How to Build and Keep a Competitive Workforce, and
Management: Modern Principles and Practices for Tomorrow's Leaders. He has published articles on employee commitment, leadership, supervision, human resource management practices in China, and quality improvement in journals including the
Academy of Management Executive, SAM Advanced Management Journal, Supervision, Personnel Journal, and
International Journal of Service Management.
Dr. Dessler served for many years as a Founding Professor in Florida International University's College of Business teaching courses in human resource management, strategic management, and management. For the past few years, he has focused on his textbook writing, research, and consulting and on giving lectures, seminars, and courses around the world on modern human resource management methods, maintaining positive employee relations and employee engagement, strategic management, leadership development, and talent management. Dr. Dessler has degrees from New York University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and the Baruch School of Business of the City University of New York.