Public Personnel Management and Public Policy

by Dresang, Dennis L.

• ISBN13: 9780801316944
• ISBN10: 0801316944
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1998-09-01
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Summary

Dresang, Dennis L., Public Personnel Management and Public Policy, 4th Edition*\ The latest edition of this highly praised book retains the characteristics that have made it a success: an accessible writing style, and an abundance of practical exercises and real life case studies. With an increased inclusion of research findings, this updated text continues to elucidate policy issues and professional practice in personnel administration at every level of government-state, local, and federal. For those interested in public personnel management and human resource administration.

Author Biography

Dennis L. Dresang is a professor of Political Science and Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Introduction: Personnel Management in Government

II

The Development of the Merit System

Public Employee Rights and Restrictions

Social Representation

Productivity

Organization for Personnel Management

Organizational Needs

Human Resource Planning

Position Analysis and Job Evaluation

Performance Evaluation

Selecting Employees

Employee Needs

Employee Training and Development

Health and Safety

Discipline and Dismissal

Compensation

Collective Bargaining

Conclusion

Summary and Conclusion

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