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Personnel Management in Government Agencies and Nonprofit Organizations » (5th Edition)

Book cover image of Personnel Management in Government Agencies and Nonprofit Organizations by Dennis L. Dresang

Authors: Dennis L. Dresang
ISBN-13: 9780205616794, ISBN-10: 0205616798
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Longman
Date Published: February 2008
Edition: 5th Edition

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Author Biography: Dennis L. Dresang

Book Synopsis

The long-awaited new edition of this highly praised text now includes full coverage of policy issues and professional practice in nonprofit organizations, as well as at every level of government. It retains the characteristics that have made previous editions a success: an accessible writing style, and an abundance of practical exercises and real life case studies.

In addition to full coverage of the increasingly important role of personnel management in nonprofit organizations, this new edition has been thoroughly updated with the latest in scholarship and research and includes timely material on succession planning, post 9-11 security concerns, increased reliance on volunteers, and the challenges and opportunities of outsourcing.

Table of Contents

Preface
Pt. 1Introduction1
1Introduction: Personnel Management in Government1
Pt. 2Public Policies for Personnel Management in Government17
2The Development of the Merit System17
3Public Employee Rights and Reponsibilities39
4Social Representation61
5Productivity86
6Organization for Public Personnel Management105
Pt. 3Organizational Needs123
7Human Resource Planning123
8Position Analysis and Job Evaluation145
9Performance Evaluation171
10Selecting Employees190
Pt. 4Employee Needs227
11Employee Training and Development227
12Health and Safety244
13Discipline and Dismissal261
14Compensation281
15Collective Bargaining307
Pt. 5Conclusion346
16Summary and Conclusion346
AppGeneral Sources in Public Personnel Management349
Index350

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