Table of Contents

Orientation and overview: Human resource management - orientation and general introduction; introduction to Human Resource Management in South Africa; the macrocontext of Human Resource Management in South Africa; equalising opportunities by means of affirmative action. Strategising, structuring and planning: Strategic decisions regarding HRM. Formulating HRM strategies: Strategic decisions regarding HRM. Structural dimensions and considerations: Workforce planning. Establishing employment relationships: Recruiting potential employees; selecting, appointing and orientating employees. Utilising and developing employees: Motivating employees - motivation; leading employees - leadership in organisations; appraising and managing work performance; managing employees' careers; training and developing employees - macrolevel perspectives; training and developing employees - organisational-level perspectives. Remunerating and caring for employees: Remunerating employees; providing incentives and benefits to employees; establishing and maintaining employee wellness - health and safety at work. Managing labour and employee relations: Understanding labour relations in South Africa; managing labour relations at organisational level; special topics in human resource management; managing change and transformation; related measurement, evaluation, information and reporting; terminating the services of employees.