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The 12th edition of the Human Resource Management, written by Robert L Mathis and John H Jackson was published in December 2009. The book offers the most current view of Corporate H.R and thus prepares students, professionals, new HR guy, and what have you for HR professional certification like PHR exam and SPHR exam offered by the HRCI.
Affordability
Such comprehensive study on HR management provided with focused tests and helpful glossary of terms, all available only at $200 odd figure, is definitely worth it. You can save on this too, thanks to the discounts and saving schemes offered by various book selling websites. Amazon offers a reduced price specifically on slightly used one.
The Human Resource Management book intended to be used as a major resource book in preparing for PHR exam and SPHR exam written by Robert L Mathis and John H Jackson 12th edition is surely a Bible for all examinees.
Based on the information above, I would give this book an overall rating of 9 out of 10. It is surely a must buy.
Overview of the Book:
The first edition of the PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide was released in 2004 and it was very well received. It was instrumental in helping examinees then to get their certification.
However, since there were many changes in the exam, the author Ms. Bogardus, decided to release a second edition in order to keep the guide current. This was in 2008.
Then in order to address the quicker pace of change in the exams, this third edition was released and was completely revised and enhanced for the 2009 exams.
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The Verdict:
The direction that the PHR/SPHR exams are taking today underlines the need for prospective examinees to really know their stuff. In the end, everyone benefits from a higher standard for certification.
Given the higher difficulty levels, many examinees turn to the more expensive study programs which can cost upwards of $700.
However, this option is not a feasible one for many examinees.
On the other hand, based on my experience, the use of this study guide, coupled with a few more study materials and substantial working experience with HR can provide the elements necessary to pass the exam just as well as the expensive programs.
One valuable additional resource would be sample exams that will have as many questions as the actual exam. Just this resource alone, combined with the book, can suffice for your reviewing needs.
So based on my experience and given the excellent value for money that this book provides, I give it the following rating:
