About the Author

Derek Torrington is Emeritus Professor of Management, University of Manchester.

Laura Hall has been a senior lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University and a national examiner for the CIPD. She is now a freelance academic carrying out work for a range of bodies including the CIPD.

Stephen Taylor is a senior lecturer in HRM at Manchester Metropolitan University and a national examiner for the CIPD. He also works part time as a consultant on HR and employment law matters.

Carol Atkinson is a senior lecturer in HRM at the University of Bradford School of Management and is also a member of the national examination team for the CIPD.