People management and performance / John Purcell ... [et al.].

Includes bibliographical references and index

Understanding the link between people management and organisational performance -- Culture and values -- Intended HR practices -- Bringing practices to life: the vital role of front line managers -- Employees' perceptions attitudes and discretionary behaviour -- HR architecture and employment sub-systems: practices and perceptions -- People and performance in professional knowledge intensive organisations -- Analysing the links between people management and organisational performance: the case of Nationwide Building Society

Examining how and why people management practices are linked to the effectiveness of a range of contemporary organizations, this title includes practical illustrations in each chapter to show the real-life examples of the theory.