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Description of Human Resources Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations

Human Resources Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations

A Strategic Approach

3rd Edition

In this revised and updated third edition of Human Resources Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations, Joan E. Pynes–a noted authority in public administration–shows how strategic human resources management is essential for managing change in today′s turbulent environment.

Covering the broad spectrum of information needed for effectively implementing a strategic human resource management program, the third edition explores the latest developments in the field and discusses

Human Resources Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations is a vital resource for the strategic shaping and implementation of human resources policies. At the end of every chapter are online exercises, HRM scenarios, and discussion questions addressing current HRM topics.

• Recent changes in society and the workplace

• The importance of managing and valuing diversity

• The value of volunteers and new types of volunteer programs

• The significance of job analysis and the recent focus on job competencies

• Effective recruitment and selection techniques

• Performance management for individuals and in team–based environments

• The internal and external factors that influence compensation policies and practices

• The development of training objectives, curriculum, and evaluation

• The legal environment of labor–management relations

• Technology and SHRM

Title Information

ISBN:

9780470331859

Pages:

480 pages

Format:

Hardback

Product Code:

285691

Publisher:

Jossey Bass Wiley

Published:

27/01/2009

Edition:

3rd Edition

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About Joan Pynes

Joan E. Pynes is a professor of public administration at the University of South Florida and the author of numerous articles and chapters on public and nonprofit human resources management.