Author Description

Strategic human resource management (SHRM) is a crucial foundation for the survival and development of a firm, linking human resource management (HRM) with a firm's strategic objectives to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage. Research and practice have proven that implementing SHRM is conducive to acquiring core competencies that enhance the firm's competitiveness. In response to the changes that are taking place in HRM practices, it is essential that students and managers to learn SHRM systematically. The book introduces the core concepts and theoretical foundations of SHRM, while also focusing on its strategic implementation. It covers key topics such as strategic human resource planning, staffing, and training and development; strategic performance management; and strategic compensation management. The book not only outlines the basic concepts of SHRM from a strategic standpoint, but also considers the latest developments in business practice and results from the frontier of academic research. Thus, this is essential reading for anyone interested in SHRM: from undergraduates and graduate students to master of business administration (MBA) students and firm managers. Contents: About the Authors Introduction to Strategic Human Resource Management Strategic Human Resource Planning Strategic Human Resource Staffing Strategic Human Resource Training and Development Strategic Performance Management Strategic Compensation Management Index Readership: Advanced undergraduate and graduate students, researchers and practitioners in the fields of business management and human resource management. Human resource management courses, strategic human resource management courses and other courses related to human resource management. A meaningful reference for managers, such as CEOs and top management teams, and human resource professionals. Guiyao Tang, PhD,