Human resource management in small business achieving peak performance
Human Resource Management in Small Business fills a gap in our understanding of economic performance. Small businesses are more numerous, have more employees, and contribute more to the economies of nations throughout the world than do large organizations. This book examines a range of issues, inclu...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Cheltenham
Edward Elgar
c2011
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| Series: | New horizons in management
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| Collection: | Edward Elgar eBook Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | Human Resource Management in Small Business fills a gap in our understanding of economic performance. Small businesses are more numerous, have more employees, and contribute more to the economies of nations throughout the world than do large organizations. This book examines a range of issues, including the significance of human resource management (HRM) practices to small business success, the management of work hours and work stressors, work and family issues, succession planning, employee recruitment and selection, and managing staff. It also explores how individuals develop HRM skills, and learn from their own and others' experiences. The role of HRM practices in successful small businesses is illustrated through a range of case studies pt. 1. Introduction -- pt. 2. Human resource management and small business effectiveness -- pt. 3. Human resource management and small business challenges -- pt. 4. Human resource management and individual challenges -- pt. 5. Improving human resource management practices in small businesses |
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| Physical Description: | x, 368 p ill |
| ISBN: | 9780857932839 9781849801218 1849801215 9780857933195 |