John Martin presents an introduction to human resource management that will help readers to extend their understanding of key concepts and enhance their thinking skills in line with course requirements

The journey of HR -- The state of the HR profession -- Credible activist -- Culture & change steward -- Talent manager/organization designer -- Strategy architect -- Operational executor -- Business ally -- Building an HR department -- Summary and implications

Forschungsansätze in der Literatur -- Wissenschaftliche Grundlagen -- Modellkonzeption führungsfördernder HR-Instrumente -- Quantitative Studie: Auswirkungen von 360°-Feedback -- Diskussion -- Implikationen für die Praxis -- Rück- und Ausblick.