Traditionally, the role of human resource managers has been to respond to prloblems and situations after-the-fact. In this comprehensive reference, Stephen E. Condrey brings together leading experts in public administration and human resource management to demonstrate how human resource amnagers can take a more strategic role in their organizations. Handbook of Human Resource Management offers expert advice and insights on crucial issues such as diversity, EEO regulations and other legal issues, compensation, sexual harrassment, job analysis, and performance appraisal. The contributors alsogo beyond the traditional view of human resource management issues, showing that HRM is a strategic management tool encompassing such cutting edge topics as TQM, benchmarking, strategic planning, budgeting, information technology, and more. This authoritative handbook provides readers with a reference point for assessing organizational needs and overcoming complexities within the changing public human resource management, helping human resource managers at all levels of government expand their involvement within an organization and dramatically increase their ability to maximize their productivity, efficiency and employee satisfaction.
As far as I get to the book I think it is broad and fair enough to allow an understanding of Public Human Resources Management, what I would expect beyond would be some attempts of measuring performance or quantitative models or more specific details in the area. Best, Aldo
Handbook of Human Resources
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
A very complete synopsis of the human resource managers job duties and complexities in the government arena.
Required Reading for Managers
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Condrey uses whit and savvy to dish up a smorgasboard of human resource information. This book is a must read for any level of public or private sector manager. The author includes sections on every major area of Human Resources - benefits, performance evaluation, job classification - you name it. This collection of works truly lives up to its name; it IS the handbook that all managers should be familiar with.
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