<p></p><p></p><p><strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Human-Resources-Glossary-Third-Practitioners/dp/1574443518">http://www.amazon.com/Human-Resources-Glossary-Third-Practitioners/dp/1574443518</a></strong></p><p><a href="http://img604.imageshack.us/content.php?page=blogpost&files=img216/8074/000aad9frx9.jpg"></a> </p><p><strong>The Human Resources Glossary, Third Edition: The Complete Desk Reference for HR Executives, Managers, and Practitioners</strong><br/>By <strong>William R. Tracey</strong></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p> </p><p><strong>Publisher:</strong>   CRC <br/><strong>Number Of Pages:</strong>   840 <br/><strong>Publication Date:</strong>   2003-12-29 <br/><strong>ISBN-10 / ASIN:</strong>   1574443518 <br/><strong>ISBN-13 / EAN:</strong>   9781574443516 <br/><strong>Binding:</strong>   Hardcover </p><p><br/>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><strong>Product Description:</strong>
</p><p>The fast paced world of human resources (HR) management, development, and utilization requires HR professionals to fill many roles and speak many "languages." The Human Resources Glossary answers the demand for a single authoritative source that compiles and explains the vocabulary of HR practitioners. This glossary defines HR terms and explains their context, use, and managerial implications in 56 of the most important HR areas, including benefits, compensation, disability, discipline, employee services, health care, organization development, productivity, hiring practices, employee testing, training, travel management, meeting management, and work measurement.</p><p> </p><p><br/>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Summary: An interesting book just to thumb through.<br/>Rating: 5</p><p>This is a rich volume providing over 8,500 entries pertaining to all areas of human resource management. It includes information on over 350 associations, federal laws and court decisions, and abbreviations and acronyms. The definitions are usually detailed, giving the book the quality of an encyclopia. This is an excellent resource. It includes full contact information for associations and other organizations. Names of laws are explained. It is an interesting book just to thumb through. Highly recommended.</p>