{"product_id":"9783032344410","title":"Human Resource Management for the Caribbean Principles, Practices and Innovations","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHuman Resource Management for the Caribbean\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePrinciples, Practices and Innovations\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJennifer Elizabeth Wynter-Palmer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Human Resources \u0026amp; Personnel Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003eThis textbook, the first to originate from the Caribbean context, examines human resource management (HRM) against the background of the unique cultural, economic, and social factors that shape HRM practices in the region. Beyond the regional business environment, it addresses the impact of globalization on organizations and the strategic value of HRM. The book underscores that human capital is the main differentiator for organization competitiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003eThe book is divided into five sections covering 1) strategic HRM in a globalized business world, 2) the core HRM functions critical for organizational success, 3) key elements that contribute to a high-performance workplace, such as employee engagement, utility of teams and performance evaluation systems, 4) fostering employee-management relations and improving workplace productivity, and 5) contemporary challenges for HRM, such as DEI, digital HRM and outsourcing\/offshoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003eFeaturing cases from indigenous Caribbean companies, this textbook is an invaluable resource for students, HRM practitioners, managers and entrepreneurs, especially those operating within the region, who are seeking to enhance organizational effectiveness and competitiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJennifer E. Wynter-Palmer\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ph.D., CEBS is a Senior Adjunct faculty at the University of West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica. She has taught courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including Principles of Management, Introduction to Leadership, Training and Development, Organization Development and Change and International Human Resource Management.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHer research interests include employee performance\/workforce productivity; talent management, organizational and industrial change management processes; human capital development systems (including labour market efficiency); compensation and benefit systems, and management and leadership development.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 January 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePalgrave Macmillan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783032344410\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51223539843212,"sku":"9783032344410","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783032344410","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}