Professor Riadh Zghal, a renowned specialist in work sociology and human resource management, has recently published a new book titled "Nouvelles problématiques de la gestion des ressources humaines. Transformation et complexité" (New Challenges in Human Resource Management: Transformation and Complexity). The book, published by the Maison arabe du Livre, explores the evolution of human resource management in Tunisia and the challenges it faces in the era of globalization, digitalization, and knowledge economy.
The book analyzes the main changes that redefine contemporary human resource management, including employee engagement, diversity management, leadership, social responsibility, digitalization, and artificial intelligence. It highlights the difficulties organizations face in adapting to an increasingly complex economic and technological environment. Zghal's work combines theoretical reflection, critical analysis, and empirical observations to provide a comprehensive understanding of the field.
Professor Zghal, born Chaabouni, is an emeritus professor of management sciences at the University of Sfax. She holds a Doctorate in State Sciences in Management from the Aix-en-Provence Institute of Business Administration and a Doctorate in Sociology from the University of Aix-Marseille III. Her research, study, and publication activities have covered various fields, including entrepreneurship, strategy, gender, social and solidarity economy, and development.
The book is aimed at academics, students, human resource managers, and decision-makers, providing essential insights into the new challenges of human resource management and the changes shaping 21st-century organizations. With her extensive experience, Zghal offers a unique perspective on the evolution of human resource management in Tunisia, from the early stages of industrialization to the transformations induced by digitalization and the knowledge economy.
Professor Zghal has held several notable positions, including Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at Sfax University from 1993 to 1996 and member of the National Committee for Evaluation of Research Activities (CNEAR) from 2003 to 2011. Her expertise in human resource management and sociology has contributed significantly to the field, making her a respected figure in academic and professional circles.
The publication of Zghal's book comes at a time when organizations are facing unprecedented challenges in managing their human resources. The book provides a timely and in-depth analysis of the transformations and complexities in human resource management, offering valuable guidance for those seeking to understand and navigate these changes.
Zghal's work is a significant contribution to the field of human resource management, and her book is expected to be a valuable resource for those interested in understanding the evolution of this field in Tunisia and beyond. The book's focus on the challenges and transformations in human resource management makes it a relevant and important read for academics, practitioners, and policymakers alike.
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- The book "Nouvelles problématiques de la gestion des ressources humaines. Transformation et complexité" provides an in-depth analysis of the evolution of human resource management in Tunisia and the challenges it faces in the era of globalization and digitalization.
