Human Resource Management in Public Service Paradoxes, Processes, and Problems
Human Resource Management in Public Service: Paradoxes, Processes, and Problems by Evan M. Berman is a comprehensive resource published by SAGE in 2006. This second edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English, focusing on the critical function of human resource management within the public sector. The book aims to equip readers with essential skills for success while addressing the complexities and challenges inherent in public management.
Readers will find a blend of practical applications, essential theories, and tools that cater to both generalist public managers and those pursuing a career in human resources. The text emphasizes active learning through end-of-chapter questions and group exercises, covering key aspects of recruitment, selection, training, and legal responsibilities. Additionally, the edition includes updated material reflecting recent developments and changes in practice, policy, and law, as well as discussions relevant to nonprofit organizations, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals in human resource management, public administration, and political science.
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Effective human resource management is a critical function in today′s public workplace. The authors have written a Second Editionto this best seller to help readers develop key skills for success while also reminding them of the complex puzzles and paradoxes of management in the public sector. Human Resource Management in Public Serviceemphasizes active learning capturing student′s interest through end-of-chapter questions and group exercises. The authors provide a selection of HRM material that primarily addresses the needs of generalist public managers while still being appropriate for those seeking an HR career. While highlighting the public service heritage, the chapters reflect the stages of the employment process from start to finish. Readers learn to effectively manage people in the essential aspects of recruitment, selection, training, legal rights and responsibilities, compensation and appraisal. Practical applications, inclusion of essential theories, tools and processes, and the lively, brief presentation of the text can be appreciated by both students and professors alike. The Second Edition:
- Meets students needs: Added material relevant to the needs of students seeking to promote their careers and on-the-job effectiveness
- Provides end-of-chapter cases:Brief cases added to the end-of-chapter exercises
- Highlights new developments: Insertion of informative textboxes to highlight applications, recent developments, controversial issues, and the like
- Reflects changes in practice: Material in each chapter has been updated and modified to reflect changes in practice, policy, law, and scholarship in local, state, and federal sectors
- Identifies useful websites: Links with specific, useful information provided in each chapter
- Discusses nonprofit organizations: Provides applications and discussions relevant to nonprofit organizations.
The Second Editionof this award winning text is written for students and professionals in human resource management, public administration, public service, and political science.
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