Books in the Advances in Human Resources Management and Organizational Development series

Provides scholarly perspectives on the latest practices for leveraging human capital in business environments to maintain and increase competitive advantage. Highlighting innovative coverage across relevant topics, such as division of labor, intellectual assets, and value creation systems, this book is designed for managers, professionals, academics, practitioners, and graduate students.

In recent years, the utilisation of Theory U has pushed the boundaries of traditional leadership and management thinking, making it an important aspect of change across a broad assortment of international businesses and communities. This title brings together an existing array of research on Theory U, including specific aspects of the theory, through diverse interpretations and contexts.

Globalization demands the creation of new business approaches to achieve high levels of competitiveness. Cultural differences factor into policies as companies expand their businesses in different countries and seek to collaborate with international entrepreneurs. This title brings together research on international business, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

Individually, the fields of organisational politics and strategic information technology have soared in popularity. Studies suggest that the interaction between the two would prove beneficial to both the academic and corporate domains. This title gives voice to fresh perspectives on the development, implementation, and practice of information systems and technology in organisations.

Being able to work and lead effectively in diverse settings can greatly benefit individual employees and an organisation as a whole. This study provides an interdisciplinary analysis of how organisations can responsibly embrace complex problem-solving and creative decision making.

Provides robust scientific research and multidisciplinary perspectives on the theory behind the governance of human capital and human assets. This title offers insight from the diverse fields of economics, finance, accounting, IT, biology, and development.

By helping to establish a rapport between employees and their managers and providing individual support, HR professionals ensure the overall well-being and success of an establishment. However, in certain sectors their role still remains unclear. This volume examines the knowledge breach in the role of human resources professionals and the pivotal role they play in an organisation.

Presents the latest information on flexible work arrangements and how these are made possible through recent developments in ICT. Featuring extensive coverage on a range of topics such as virtual offices, digital inclusion, and telehealth, this book is designed for anyone seeking current research on the methods, benefits, and disadvantages of non-traditional working environments.

Features a comprehensive assessment of the complexities present in management training programs in educational settings. Highlighting best practices and real-life experiences within the field, this book is an essential reference source for practitioners, policy makers, undergraduate and graduate students, academics, managers, and professionals.

Presents the latest scholarly research on the intersection of globalization, organisational behaviour, and human capital management in the context of developing nations. Covering a range of business-oriented topics, such as job proficiency, corporate social responsibility, and burnout syndrome, this book is designed for managers, researchers, academics, professionals, and graduate students.

Provides a comprehensive examination of the multiple types of workplace traumas and the solutions which will heal these challenges to increase overall organisational culture and success. This publication highlights extensive coverage of relevant topics such as downsizing, change management, trauma exposure, and organisational leadership.

Provides a comprehensive examination of the latest strategies and methods for attracting, selecting, training, developing and promoting employees within an organisation. This volume highlights innovative practices and applications across a variety of areas such as expatriate staffing, talent identification, and multinational company practices.

Presents the latest scholarly content on components and impacts on effecting culturally diverse workplace environments. Highlighting a range of pertinent topics such as emotional intelligence, human resources, and work-life balance, this publication is designed for managers, professionals, researchers, students, and academics interested in emerging perspectives on organisational development.

Presents the latest scholarly perspectives on social aspects and employee influences on modern business environments. Including a range of topics such as gender diversity, performance appraisal, and job satisfaction, this publication is an ideal reference for academics, professionals, students, and practitioners seeking content on optimizing development in contemporary organizations.

Presents the latest scholarly research on theoretical frameworks and applications for the management of millennials entering the professional realm. Focusing on methods and practices to enhance organisational performance and culture, this book is designed for managers, professionals, upper-level students, and researchers in the fields of human resource and strategic management.

Offers a reflective discussion of the previous approaches and strategies of companies in relation to the paradigm shift in workplace equity of today's workforce. By examining both old and new strategies, the research included in this publication will present a unique approach for future company enhancement and employee success.

Examines issues specific to information professionals (IPs) working in an academic environment. The evolution of scholarly communications and applications of technology are forcing IPs to reevaluate the way they operate. This offers valuable insight into the newest strategies for thinking creatively and resourcefully about the latest trends in recruitment, retention, and professional development.

Characterizes the nuanced communication, relational, and practical dynamics that characterize virtual working in contemporary organizations. This work addresses virtual teams, peer relationships in virtual work, mentoring, vertical mobility, diversity in the virtual workspace, productivity and the postmodern aesthetic, and more.

This volume is a pivotal source of research containing integrated and consistent theoretical frameworks on post-bureaucratic organisations, multidisciplinary perspectives, and provides case studies related to the critical aspects of the emergence of post-bureaucratic organisations. It features extensive coverage across a range of relevant perspectives and topics.

Examines the complexities and challenges present in improvising the learning process in education programmes. This publication highlights real-life experiences, theoretical concepts, and practical applications within the field, as well as the role of information technologies in management education and training programmes.

A reference source for the latest scholarly research on emerging human resource practices in relation to labour management, featuring innovative methods to remain competitive in the global business arena. This volume is designed for professionals, upper-level students, managers, and researchers actively involved in human resources settings.

In order to strive for a competitive advantage in their industry, organisations have begun achieving innovation through knowledge-driven learning models to ensure that organisational activities are efficient and effectie. This title provides relevant theoretical frameworks and empirical research findings to enhance knowledge management and learning competencies for organisational activities.

Companies and organisations are increasingly more aware of the importance of people and their knowledge for dealing with economic scenarios as well as their relationships developed both inside and outside of the company. This examines the useful information developed by individuals presented within organisational structures, routines, and company policies.

Demonstrates how to implement e-management and competency models in companies. It offers perspectives on the impact of integrated e-human resource policies and provides recommendations for addressing the shift from traditional human resource policies to new perspectives.

Provides a comprehensive presentation of current and emerging perspectives focusing on all aspects of managing IT HR from the view of both practitioners and academics located around the globe. It will focus on the results of recent research and their implications to IT human resource considerations.