/

Mismanagement of Talent Employability and Jobs in the Knowledge Economy

Brown Phillip Hesketh, Anthony Williams, Sarah
Innbundet / 2004 / Engelsk

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780199269532
Publisert
2004
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxford University Press
Vekt
578 gr
Høyde
242 mm
Bredde
163 mm
Dybde
22 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
288

Forfatter
Brown Phillip
Hesketh, Anthony
Williams, Sarah

Om bidragsyterne

Phillip Brown is a Professor in the School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University. He is author of a number of books, including High Skills: Globalization, Competitiveness, and Skill Formation (OUP 2001). Anthony Hesketh is a Lecturer at Lancaster University Management School.

Mismanagement of Talent Employability and Jobs in the Knowledge Economy

Brown Phillip Hesketh, Anthony Williams, Sarah
Innbundet / 2004 / Engelsk
Brown Phillip Hesketh, Anthony Williams, Sarah
Innbundet / 2004 / Engelsk
Nettpris:
993,-
Levering 7-20 dager
Sjekk lagerstatus i butikk

... not an easy read but a very worthwhile one ... if you want to seriously think through the long-term implications of our current recruitment approaches, and how we might create better, fairer, more productive and fulfilling organisations and societies in the West for our offspring to work and live in, then give this a read.

People Management

The knowledge economy conjures a world of smart people, in smart jobs, doing smart things, in smart ways, for smart money, a world increasingly open to all rather than a few. Glossy corporate brochures present a future in challenging, exciting and financially rewarding jobs for the winners in the competition for fast track management appointments. They also convey an image of enlightened employers actively seeking to diversify their talent pool, reflected in their approach to identifying, hiring and retaining outstanding talent. We are told that the challenge confronting governments around the world is to enhance the employability of the workforce. Every effort must be made to expand access to higher education, dismantle barriers to talent regardless of social circumstances, gender, or skin colour, and to harness human creativity and enterprise to meet the demands of the new economy. The Mismanagement of Talent comes to a different conclusion. Those leaving the world of mass higher education find themselves in a scramble for jobs with rising stakes for the winners and losers. The Mismanagement of Talent examines what determines the outcome of this race when a degree loses its badge of distinction. It shows how some graduates are playing 'the game' to win a competitive advantage and what really happens in the selection events of leading-edge employers. It also argues that talent is being mismanaged by employers that have yet to come to terms with the realities and possibilities of mass higher education. The Mismanagement of Talent will be thought-provoking and controversial reading for those involved in the recruitment of graduates, and those concerned with the way knowledge-based firms recruit and the impact of higher education policy: Professionals working in university careers services, HRM, training, or recruitment generally; Researchers, academics, or students of Business and Management, Human Resource Management, Public Policy, Education, or Sociology; and Job candidates themselves - the 'players' and 'purists' described in the book.
Les mer
This book lifts the veneer of 'employability', to expose serious problems in the way that future workers are trying to manage their employability in the competition for tough-entry jobs in the knowledge economy. It shows what really happens in the selection events of leading-edge employers.
Les mer
1. The Promise ; 2. The New Competition ; 3. What Knowledge Economy? ; 4. War for Talent ; 5. The Science of Gut Feelings ; 6. Players and Purists ; 7. Picking Winners ; 8. The Mismanagement of Talent ; 9. The Great Training Robbery
Les mer
`An important critique of where managerial jobs and careers are headed. [Brown & Hesketh] offer a powerful and alternative view of the War for Talent , a future where talent is increasingly global and abundant and good opportunities remain rationed.' Peter Cappelli, George W. Taylor Professor of Management, The Wharton School, niversity of Pennsylvania `This is a timely, provocative, and novel book that is destined to become a classic.' Professor Alan Felstead, Centre for Labour Market Studies, University of Leicester `This book represents many of the talent-management challenges faced by the next generation of HR directors.' Martin Hird, Director of Talent, Royal Mail
Les mer
Examines what makes a 'knowledge worker' employable Argues that the demand for 'knowledge workers' is not nearly so great as is often claimed by governments Considers government policies aimed at encouraging employability, particularly UK higher education policies Argues that employability policies must take account of the positional conflicts of candidates Provides insights into how recruitment assessment centres work Also gives consideration to the situation in the US
Les mer
Phillip Brown is a Professor in the School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University. He is author of a number of books, including High Skills: Globalization, Competitiveness, and Skill Formation (OUP 2001). Anthony Hesketh is a Lecturer at Lancaster University Management School.
Les mer
Examines what makes a 'knowledge worker' employable Argues that the demand for 'knowledge workers' is not nearly so great as is often claimed by governments Considers government policies aimed at encouraging employability, particularly UK higher education policies Argues that employability policies must take account of the positional conflicts of candidates Provides insights into how recruitment assessment centres work Also gives consideration to the situation in the US
Les mer

Relaterte produkter

... not an easy read but a very worthwhile one ... if you want to seriously think through the long-term implications of our current recruitment approaches, and how we might create better, fairer, more productive and fulfilling organisations and societies in the West for our offspring to work and live in, then give this a read.

People Management

The knowledge economy conjures a world of smart people, in smart jobs, doing smart things, in smart ways, for smart money, a world increasingly open to all rather than a few. Glossy corporate brochures present a future in challenging, exciting and financially rewarding jobs for the winners in the competition for fast track management appointments. They also convey an image of enlightened employers actively seeking to diversify their talent pool, reflected in their approach to identifying, hiring and retaining outstanding talent. We are told that the challenge confronting governments around the world is to enhance the employability of the workforce. Every effort must be made to expand access to higher education, dismantle barriers to talent regardless of social circumstances, gender, or skin colour, and to harness human creativity and enterprise to meet the demands of the new economy. The Mismanagement of Talent comes to a different conclusion. Those leaving the world of mass higher education find themselves in a scramble for jobs with rising stakes for the winners and losers. The Mismanagement of Talent examines what determines the outcome of this race when a degree loses its badge of distinction. It shows how some graduates are playing 'the game' to win a competitive advantage and what really happens in the selection events of leading-edge employers. It also argues that talent is being mismanaged by employers that have yet to come to terms with the realities and possibilities of mass higher education. The Mismanagement of Talent will be thought-provoking and controversial reading for those involved in the recruitment of graduates, and those concerned with the way knowledge-based firms recruit and the impact of higher education policy: Professionals working in university careers services, HRM, training, or recruitment generally; Researchers, academics, or students of Business and Management, Human Resource Management, Public Policy, Education, or Sociology; and Job candidates themselves - the 'players' and 'purists' described in the book.
Les mer
This book lifts the veneer of 'employability', to expose serious problems in the way that future workers are trying to manage their employability in the competition for tough-entry jobs in the knowledge economy. It shows what really happens in the selection events of leading-edge employers.
Les mer
1. The Promise ; 2. The New Competition ; 3. What Knowledge Economy? ; 4. War for Talent ; 5. The Science of Gut Feelings ; 6. Players and Purists ; 7. Picking Winners ; 8. The Mismanagement of Talent ; 9. The Great Training Robbery
Les mer
`An important critique of where managerial jobs and careers are headed. [Brown & Hesketh] offer a powerful and alternative view of the War for Talent , a future where talent is increasingly global and abundant and good opportunities remain rationed.' Peter Cappelli, George W. Taylor Professor of Management, The Wharton School, niversity of Pennsylvania `This is a timely, provocative, and novel book that is destined to become a classic.' Professor Alan Felstead, Centre for Labour Market Studies, University of Leicester `This book represents many of the talent-management challenges faced by the next generation of HR directors.' Martin Hird, Director of Talent, Royal Mail
Les mer
Examines what makes a 'knowledge worker' employable Argues that the demand for 'knowledge workers' is not nearly so great as is often claimed by governments Considers government policies aimed at encouraging employability, particularly UK higher education policies Argues that employability policies must take account of the positional conflicts of candidates Provides insights into how recruitment assessment centres work Also gives consideration to the situation in the US
Les mer
Phillip Brown is a Professor in the School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University. He is author of a number of books, including High Skills: Globalization, Competitiveness, and Skill Formation (OUP 2001). Anthony Hesketh is a Lecturer at Lancaster University Management School.
Les mer
Examines what makes a 'knowledge worker' employable Argues that the demand for 'knowledge workers' is not nearly so great as is often claimed by governments Considers government policies aimed at encouraging employability, particularly UK higher education policies Argues that employability policies must take account of the positional conflicts of candidates Provides insights into how recruitment assessment centres work Also gives consideration to the situation in the US
Les mer

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780199269532
Publisert
2004
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxford University Press
Vekt
578 gr
Høyde
242 mm
Bredde
163 mm
Dybde
22 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
288

Forfatter
Brown Phillip
Hesketh, Anthony
Williams, Sarah

Om bidragsyterne

Phillip Brown is a Professor in the School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University. He is author of a number of books, including High Skills: Globalization, Competitiveness, and Skill Formation (OUP 2001). Anthony Hesketh is a Lecturer at Lancaster University Management School.

Relaterte produkter