Human Resource Essentials for Public Service

Written for today’s public service environment, this text explains human resource management in government and nonprofit organizations. Designed to teach the importance of a well-built HRM infrastructure, each chapter connects mission, public service values, and outcomes by using a three-dimensional framework of people, process, and performance. Both government and nonprofit sectors are covered extensively so that students learning about HR will be prepared for careers in both contexts."This book is what we have been missing and needing. It is a game changer for those interested in getting both an introductory and more in-depth understanding of human capital management in government and nonprofits. It is engaging and practical with cases, examples, and critical questions while also providing a critical grounding in relevant theories, research, and law. This book will have a tremendous positive impact on all of those committed to improving public and nonprofit organizations." (Willow Jacobson, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill) Read more