T̀his is a comprehensive and thought provoking book, as instead of attempting to provide simplistic and prescriptive toolbox" notions of HRM practice, the author draws attention to the current state of research and varying organizational experiences of HRM to illustrate the complexity of the issues' - The Occupational Psychologist. This major textbook meets the clear need for a substantial but accessible introduction to the practice of human resource management (HRM) within the context of relevant theory and current debates. In a discussion that ranges from the strategic and policy aspect.