Human Resource Management in Public Service: Paradoxes, Processes, and Problems

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Recognizing the inherent tensions and contradictions that result from managing people in organizations, Human Resource Management in Public Service: Paradoxes, Processes, and Problems offers provocative and thorough coverage of the complex issues of management in the public sector. Continuing the award-winning tradition of previous editions, this Sixth Edition helps students to understand complex managerial puzzles and explores the stages of the employment process, including recruitment, selection, training, legal rights and responsibilities, compensation, and appraisal. Grounded in real public service experiences, the book emphasizes hands-on skill building and problem solving.

This site is intended to enhance your use of Human Resource Management in Public Service by Evan M. Berman, James S. Bowman, Jonathan P. West and Montgomery R. Van Wart.

Acknowledgments

We gratefully acknowledge Evan M. Berman, James S. Bowman, Jonathan P. West, and Montgomery R. Van Wart for writing an excellent text and creating the materials on this site.