<DIV><P>Strategic human resource management has been taken up by academics, consultants and practitioners alike. However, the integration of human resource strategy with overall business strategy is often easier in theory than in practice. <I>Armstrong's Handbook of Strategic Human Resource Management</I> provides a bridge between theory and practice and offers a guide both to formulating human resource strategies and to implementing them. <BR><BR>Substantially updated, this edition includes new material which reflects important developments in HR strategies linked with those issues which affect HRM on a day to day basis including: <BR>- Human capital management<BR>- Corporate social responsibility<BR>- Organization development<BR>- Engagement<BR>- Talent management<BR><BR>With key concepts and terms at the beginning of every chapter and summarizing key learning points at the end,  <I>Armstrong's Handbook of Strategic Human Resource Management</I> is an extremely practical resource for the classroom.  This new edition which includes case studies, checklists, practical examples, and a special Strategic HRM workbook simplifies the material, making it a valuable reference for students.<BR></P></div>