"A well written, compelling analysis of the new, emerging role of the human resource management function. Written by a pair of insightful, experienced scholars, [it] contains a multitude of actual examples and does an outstanding job of linking past research and practice with new trends and roles for HRM. I highly recommend this book to anyone; the reader will never think of HRM in the same light again."

"This book is for HR professionals and anyone else who wants to understand how the knowledge revolution is changing the workplace. By describing the new responsibilities that come with knowledge-intensive competition, and providing guidance to those who accept these responsibilities, the authors challenge us all to become stewards "human capital."

" Mark and Cyndy Lengnick-Hall offer up an exciting and practical vision of how the HR function can become the value-added business partner they have always longed to be. With their definition of new roles for HR, they have effectively outlined the transformational steps necessary to create an HR organization that can have a significant impact on a Company's bottom line."

"Human Resource Management in the Knowledge Economy renders in clear, concise form many of the changes ahead for human resources (HR). This book will help shift the dialogue for HR from doable activities to deliverable results, from people practices to organization capabilities, and from administrative actions to value created."

"Some books address key trends in the knowledge economy. Others focus on their implications for human resource management. A truly innovative book, Human Resource Management in the Knowledge Economy does a superb job synthesizing both issues-leading to a thought-provoking analysis of four new roles for HR managers. The bottom line: A must-read for all serious students of human resource management as well as practicing managers who really want to create value for their organizations."