Handbook of Human Resource Management in Government, 3rd Edition

by Editor: Stephen E. Condrey (University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute of Government)

• ISBN13: 9780470616086
• ISBN10: 0470616083
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-10-01
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

The practice of public human resource management has evolved significantly in recent years due toincreased outsourcing, privatization, and the diminution of public employee rights. This thoroughly revised and updated edition of the classic reference Handbook of Human Resource Management in Government offers authoritative, state-of-the-art information for public administrators and human resource professionals. The third edition features contributions from noted experts in the field, including Donald E. Klingner, Mary E. Guy, Jonathan P. West, Jeffrey L. Brudney, Montgomery Van Wart, J. J. Steven Ott, Norma M. Riccucci, and many more.Praise for the Handbook of Human Resource Management in Government"This third edition of the Handbook of Human Resource Management in Government is an essential resource for scholars, practitioners, and general readers in need of concise summaries of up-to-date, cutting-edge, public personnel administration research. No other handbook on the market more concisely, more comprehensively, more clearly synthesizes this vast, rapidly changing field that remains so vital to effective government performance." -Richard Stillman, editor-in-chief, Public Administration Review"The Handbook of Human Resource Management in Government comprehensively and seamlessly blends theory and practice. The result is a clear road map that can finally make HR a key player in helping thegovernment meet the unprecedented challenges facing our nation, our states, and our communities." -Bob Lavigna, vice president, Research, Partnership for Public Service, Washington, DC"With each successive edition, Condrey's Handbook of Human Resource Management in Governmentbecomes a more essential tool for graduate students who wish to improve their understanding of this field. Condrey's own expertise has enabled him to take contributions from leading experts in the field and shape them into a reader that is comprehensive, engaging, and authoritative." -Donald E. Klingner, University of Colorado Distinguished Professor, School of Public Affairs, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; former president, American Society for Public Administration; and fellow, National Academy of Public Administration"For anyone concerned with HRM in government, this updated and expanded volume is 'must reading.'"-Meredith Newman, president, American Society for Public Administration

Table of Contents

Preface

The Editor

The Contributors

Introduction: Toward Relevant Human Resource Management

Human Resource Management in A Changing Environement

The Changing Roles of the Human Resource Office

Human Resource Management in a Human Capital Environment

Beyond Civil Service: The Politics of the Emergent Paradigms

Civil Service Reform in the United States: Patterns and Trends

The Public Sector Workforce

Staffing the Bureaucracy: Employee Recruitment and Selection

Issues and Implications of the Flexible Public Workforce

Valuing Diversity: The Changing Workplace

Managing an Aging Workforce: Trends, Issues, and Strategies

Technology and Human Resources: Issues for Public Managers

Utilizing Volunteers in the Workplace

Managing Human Resources

Public Human Resource Management: Beyond Technique

Practical Strategies for Maintaining Ethical Behavior in the Workplace

Organizational Investment in Employee Development

Understanding Organizational Climate and Culture

Conflict in the Workplace: Strategic Choices, Great Outcomes

Employee Unions and the Human Resource Management Function

Local Government Human Resource Management and Catastrophic Events

The Legal Environment of Human Resource Management

Human Resource Management Legal Issues

A Practical Guide to Affirmative Action

Sexual Harassment in the Public Sector Workplace

Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act

Motivating, Assessing, and Compensating Employees

The Role of the Manager in Employee Motivation

Designing Effective Performance Appraisal Systems

Effective Job Analysis Methods

A Practical Guide to Conducting Assessment Centers

Work Management and Job Evaluation Systems in a Government Environment

Designing and Creating an Effective Compensation Plan

Tools for Integrating Human Resources Into The Organizational Mission

Benchmarking Performance

Strategic Planning for Human Resource Managers

A Guide to Practical Human Resource Research

Contracting for Human Resources Services: Outsourcing, Privatization, and Using Consultants

Employee Benefits: From Healthcare to Pensions

The Role of Human Resource Professionals in the Budgeting Process

Conclusion: Toward Effective Human Resource Management

Name Index

Subject Index

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