Learning objectives for each chapter have been provided to help keep track of the key concepts you need to master in each chapter. 

• To outline the rationale for human resource planning and associated activities
• To discuss the implications of labour turnover and outline mechanisms by which organisations can seek to maximise employee retention
• To outline organisational approaches to succession planning and talent management
• To describe and critique the systematic approach to recruitment and selection
• To identify ethical issues in recruitment and selection
• To identify cross-cultural considerations for conducting recruitment and selection.