Human Resource Management: A Managerial Tool for Competitive Advantage, 4e leads the reader through the basic principles and techniques of contemporary HRM, with an emphasis on creating and maintaining the competitive edge in ethical and practical ways. Up-to-date cases and examples can be found within each chapter, providing the student with real-life scenarios. The Manager’s Guide, a section found at the end of the chapter, gives practical guidelines, such as discussions of hot-button issues in the industry and developing skills for HR managers.