Human Resource Management in the Knowledge Economy ― New Challenges, New Roles, New Capabilities

This work explains how human resource management must change if it is to remain a vital part of the organization and demonstrates how HR departments can move beyond a simple operational focus to a more strategic focus on managing human capital and knowledge. Important features of the knowledge economy are identified, and new roles for HR departments as human capital stewards, knowledge facilitators, relationship builders, and rapid deployment specialists are described. Mark Lengnick-Hall Cynthia Lengnick-Hall are affiliated with the University of Texas. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Mark L. Lengnick-Hall, Ph.D., is a Professor of Management in the College of Business at the University of Texas at San Antonio. He has human resource management experience in both private industry and state government. Dr. Lengnick-Hall has also consulted with and provided training for numerous organizations.
His articles have been published in journals such as the Academy of Management Review, Human Resource Management Review, Human Resource Management, Personnel Psychology, Personnel, Journal of Organizational Behavior, Organization Development Journal, HR Magazine, Training and Development, Employee Responsibilities and Rights Journal, Health Progress, Public Personnel Management, and the Journal of Management Education. He has co-authored two books: Compensation Decision Making: A Computer-Based Approach, published by Dryden in 1994, and Interactive Human Re- source Management and Strategic Planning, published by Quorum in 1990. Dr. Lengnick-Hall has also contributed chapters to other books.
Cynthia A. Lengnick-Hall, Ph.D., is a Professor of Management in the College of Business at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She has consulting and management experience in both private industry and higher education administration. Dr. Lengnick-Hall has consulted with and provided executive education for a number of organizations.