Human Resource Management in Australia | Endorsements for this Book

Human Resource Management in Australia: Strategy, People, Performance

Helen De Cieri, Monash University
Robin Kramar, Macquarie University
Raymond A. Noe, Ohio State University
John R. Hollenbeck, Michigan State University- East Lansing
Barry Gerhart, University of Wisconsin- Madison
Patrick M. Wright, Cornell University- Ithaca

Endorsements for this Book

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RELEVANT & ENGAGING: INVOLVING STUDENTS IN THE LEARNING PROCESS
Written in clear, uncomplicated language, DeCieri Human Resource Management has been commended for it's focus on practical applications and providing a smooth transition from theory to practice.

"The clear explanations of the concepts is the winning feature of this text. For example, rather than relying on jargonistic explanations of the various tools of performance management, the authors have presented their discussion simply and through illustration. [De Cieri & Kramar] is more accessible than other texts in this area."

"The coverage of material is clear and well-written… the text uses recent Australian examples within large companies to illustrate Human Resources practice, and the links between performance management and other HR functions are clearly and frequently reinforced."

Alison Sheridan, University of New England

"De Cieri & Kramar takes a complex and contentious issue and presents it in a logical and easy to follow way. It is well-supported with references, figures and tables."

Cec Pedersen, University of Southern Queensland

"The integration of concepts and models with practical examples and illustrations provides undergraduate students with "real life" models to help them think and critique what can sometimes be rather abstract theories. The chapters on strategy and diversity cover a significant amount of material without "glossing" over important contributions."

Anon, lecturer in Managing Human Resources

AN ASIA-PACIFIC CONTEXT
The examples are real, current and thought-provoking and relate to student's experience and interest.

"[De Cieri & Kramar's] strength is its wide coverage of the topic and relevant Australian examples. The Internet exercises are excellent."

Ann Lawrence, Deakin University

CONTEMPORARY AND INFORMED:
UNPRECEDENTED COVERAGE OF EMERGING TRENDS IN HRM
DeCieri addresses current and emerging topics that other textbooks have yet to fully address address and analyse, such as outsourcing and HRM, evaluating the HR function, HR information systems, the impact of information technology on HRM, employee retention and turnover issues. The text pays special attention to e-issues and globalisation.

"Chapter 15 [Managing Employee Turnover and Retention] covers the topic in a very innovative and creative manner. Many texts do not include Turnover and Retention in great detail. The strengths of the text are its practical examples and ideas supported by research, such as Role Analysis Technique and Job Satisfaction Surveys. The case studies are excellent."

Richard Ballantyne, Swinburne University of Technology

"De Cieri & Kramar is contemporary in its approach and in the examples used. It should enthuse experienced students and provide insights into modern practice. Having De Cieri, Kramar and Dowling as authors lends real credibility. The questions and case studies are superior."

Anon, lecturer in Managing Human Resources

"Chapter 8 on Managing Diversity and Work Life Balance has moved away from the narrow EEO and AA focus to incorporate the broader environmental, social and strategic issues. Incorporating strategic level thinking into the chapter on diversity provides a significant improvement regarding the way that this issue has typically been approached in introductory texts."

Anon, lecturer in Managing Human Resources

"The writing style is clear, the prose flows easily and logically, and the material is current and accurate. De Cieri & Kramar provides better coverage and integration of strategy than my current text."

Anon, lecturer in Managing Human Resources

COMPREHENSIVE & ACADEMICALLY RIGOROUS
Based on the best-selling text written by high profile scholars and adapted by authors with strong research, teaching and industry knowledge. DeCieri provides students with the technical background needed to be a knowledgeable consumer of HR products and services, to manage HR effectively, or to be a successful HR professional.

"[De Cieri & Kramar] is academically rigorous, practical, and based on real cases. The content is more demanding than my current text [Stone]."

Peter Langford, Macquarie University
Chapter 12 - Managing Compensation

"[De Cieri & Kramar's] greatest strengths are its comprehensiveness and systematic discussion."

Paul Nesbit, Macquarie Graduate School of Management

"The Asia-Pacific cases and press articles, current theoretical content, and suitability for undergraduates as well as practicing managers all improve upon my current text and I would consider De Cieri & Kramar as a replacement."

Anon, lecturer in Strategic HRM