Peacock, Melanie.

Understanding human resources management : a Canadian perspective / Melanie Peacock; Monica Belcourt; Eileen B. Stewart. - xx, 412 pages : colour illustrations ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part 1: Creating The Foundation For HRM. Exploring Why HRM Matters --
Operating Within The Legal Framework --
Promoting Employee Health and Safety Through Organizational Culture. Part 2: Exploring Work, HRM Planning, And Employing The Right People. Defining, Analyzing, and Designing the Work --
Planning For, Recruiting, and Selecting Employees. Part 3: Developing And Rewarding Employees. Orienting, Training, and Developing Employees --
Managing Employee Performance --
Rewarding And Recognizing Employees. Part 4: Relating To Employees Within Diverse Environments. Knowing Your Rights and Responsibilities --
Understanding Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining.

This first edition is an Introduction to Human Resource Management text for students in Intro HR courses, who do not plan to become HR practitioners. It views the various HR functions through a general manager's lens, rather than an HR specialist's lens, providing a less technical and more applied introduction to the field.

College of Business and Accountancy


Text in English

9780176798062 (pbk)


Human resource management.
Personnel management--Canada.
Personnel management.

658.3 P31 2020