Introduction

Human Resource Management – Canadian Edition is the first open textbook used at JMSB and we’re glad that you, students of MANA 362, are part of this initiative. By using this book you are part of the revolution. This book contains the best and latest in terms of HR content and is offered to you for free. The fact that it is open-source makes it a continuous work in progress, from one semester to the next, it will evolve and change, in sync with HRM.

Competing books are focused on the academic part of HRM, which is necessary in a university or college setting. However, the goal with this book is not only to provide the necessary academic background information but also to present the material with a practitioner’s focus on both large and small businesses. While the writing style is clear and focused, we don’t feel jargon and ten-dollar words are necessary to making a good textbook. Clear and concise language makes the book interesting and understandable (not to mention more fun to read) to the future HRM professional and manager alike.

Welcome to open source learning!

Stéphane Brutus

Nora Baronian