For the second edition of this volume, Fazey has updated references to suit current conditions in human resources. Fazey begins with a review of human resources (HR) policy concepts, then advances to policy processes, and advances in applications, such as in codes of conduct and dress codes. This part also examines how policy connects with HR strategy and HR practice, and also how it connects with broader management issues. Fazey then focuses on how policies are conceived, produced and introduced in organizations. Fazey then looks at the main types of HR policies that most organizations need and discusses the various policy options that might be included. Key Features connects the HR policy function in the light of contemporary strategic HR theory with real-world practices This includes discussion questions, case studies, policy analysis exercises and policy writing exercises. Distributed in the US by International Publishers' Marketing, Inc. Annotation ©2014 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)