This text covers the integration of human resource strategies (HRS) within corporate objectives. The authors combine current theory and practice to show that it is vital for organizations of all sizes and sectors to have a human resource strategy for success of the organization. The text is international in outlook and contains clear, boxed guides to chapter topics, activity and revision questions, introductions to chapter structure and content and summaries at the end of each chapter. Major case studies and many international examples are used throughout to illustrate the theory of human resource strategies. The text is accompanied by a comprehensive Instructor's Manual including lecture notes, acetate masters, chapter objectives and summaries, questions and answers.