This handbook provides a much needed, authoritative and inter-disciplinary survey of concepts, applications and research on human capital, the stock of human capabilities and knowledge found in organisations.

Human resource management is central to management teaching & research. Presenting the trends & developments, this handbook is divided into: foundations & frameworks; core processes & functions; patterns & dynamics; & measurement & outcomes

"This book encompasses a wide variety of research approaches and theoretical stances,that are united in their contributions to the study of the burgeoning field of knowledge intensive organizations"--Provided by publisher