Research Guides: M.S. in Human Resources Management: Getting Started

Top HRM Resources

Scholarly journals require an article to be subjected to a process of critical evaluation by one or more experts on the subject. These authorities are responsible for determining originality, quality of research, clarity of presentation, etc. Most articles and information in library databases are scholarly and peer reviewed.

Business Source Complete (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
Index, abstracts, and full text covering scholarly business journals on management, economics, finance, accounting, international business and much more.
Newsbank This link opens in a new window
This comprehensive news collection is ideal for exploring issues and events at the local, regional, national and international level. Its diverse source types include print and online-only newspapers, blogs, newswires, journals, broadcast transcripts and videos. Use it to explore a specific event or to compare a wide variety of viewpoints on topics such as politics, business, health, sports, cultural activities and people. Content is easily searched and sorted through an intuitive, map-based interface.
Black Life in America This link opens in a new window
The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media. This collection offers “suggested searches” to guide students to pertinent topics from social justice, politics, arts, literature, key people, etc.
Electronic Journal Center (OhioLINK) This link opens in a new window
Full text of over 7,000 research journals.
Ebook Central This link opens in a new window
A collection of almost 150,000 EBooks on business, computer science/IT, humanities, nursing/allied health, and more. Additional functionality such as bookmarking, note taking and printing/copying features are available by creating an Ebook Central account. Contains single use, multi-use and unlimited use titles.

The following journals will be helpful in the completion of projects and assignments. For additional help contact any Librarian.

Compensation and Benefits Review
The leading journal for senior executives and professionals who design, implement, evaluate and communicate compensation and benefits policies and programs.
Employee Relations
Employee Relations is a leading international academic journal focusing on the importance of understanding and merging corporate, management and employee needs.
HR Magazine
Feature articles providing insights into innovative approaches and successful programs, commentary, compensation, legislation and news of note aimed at professionals in human resource mangement.
Human Resource Management
Provides practicing managers and academics with the latest concepts, tools, and information for effective problem solving and decision making in this field.
Industrial & Labor Relations Review
Scholarly and peer reviewed articles on all aspects of industrial and labor relations, book reviews and research in progress.
Journal of Organizational Behavior
Research, theory and review in industrial/organizational psychology and organizational behavior fields including motivation, work performance, job design, occupational stress, personnel selection, organizational structure and managerial behavior.
Organization Development Journal
Enhances the capacity for practitioner-scholar dialogue & promotes principles of practice of organizational development & change.
Performance Improvement
Addresses improving human performance through a wide range of techniques, including incentives and feedback, effective management, performance aids, organizational development, job design and instruction.
T+D
Committed to the development and utilization of human potential. Articles on training programs, development skills, and counseling and guidance.

These digital books are available for access through the Library Catalog.