Thursday, February 12, 2009

Human Resource Management in Local Government or The Earthscan Reader in Business and Sustainable Development

Human Resource Management in Local Government: Concepts and Applications for HRM Students and Practitioners

Author: James Ansel Buford

This book represents a unique approach to human resource management that addresses two important needs. First, the book answers the need for a practical guide for local government HR management. The authors detail applications and techniques required in this working environment. Second, the book answers the need for an instructional text that accurately presents the local government HR manager's role and everyday activities.

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A text covering human resource topics and activities that are most important to local governments, offering analysis and discussion of employment law and its applications to human resource activities. Sections cover the nature of human resource management in a local government setting, organizational considerations, staffing, developing employees and measuring work contributions, compensating employees, enhancing employee relations and providing security, and future challenges. For students in management, human resource management, and public administration courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Buford is affiliated with Auburn University. Linder is affiliated with Texas A&M University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)



Table of Contents:
Part 1Understanding Human Resource Management1
Chapter 1An Introduction to Human Resource Management3
Introduction4
Organizational Resources and Productivity4
Contemporary HR Management Challenges5
HR Management Activities8
Modern Human Resource Management in Local Government11
Organizing the Human Resource Unit15
HR Management Accountabilities19
Chapter 2Historical Development of the Human Resource Function26
Introduction27
The Beginnings27
The Emergence of Personnel Management30
Coming of Age33
Increasing Influence of the Legal Environment34
Changing Emphasis of Civil Service Reform35
Professionalization of Personnel Management37
The Modern Era38
Chapter 3The Legal Environment of Human Resource Management43
Introduction44
Federal Regulation of Employment Discrimination45
Government Regulation of the Workplace and the Employment Relationship58
Constitutional Issues of Local Government Employment60
State Employment Laws65
Part 2Organizational Considerations71
Chapter 4Behavioral Foundations of Human Resource Management73
Introduction74
Motivation: Basic Considerations74
Content Approaches to Motivation75
Process Approaches to Motivation77
Job Satisfaction82
Management Philosophy and Leadership84
Chapter 5Planning and Policy Development90
Introduction91
Planning Approaches91
Need for Planning in Local Government95
Standing Plans for Human Resources96
Human Resource Planning100
Part 3Staffing111
Chapter 6Organizing and Designing Jobs113
Introduction114
The Organization of Jobs and Work114
Fundamentals of Job Design115
Job Design Considerations and Strategies118
Choosing a Job Design Strategy126
Chapter 7Analyzing Jobs and Writing Job Descriptions129
Introduction130
The Need for Job Analysis130
Information Essential to Job Analysis133
Methods of Analyzing Jobs140
Developing Job Descriptions143
Practical Considerations in Job Analysis158
Chapter 8Preparation for Staffing and Recruiting161
Introduction162
Legal Aspects of Recruiting and Selection162
Reliability and Validity of Selection Procedures169
Recruiting177
Chapter 9Selecting Employees185
Introduction186
Selection Strategies186
Nature of Preemployment Inquiries189
Selection Procedures: General Methods191
Job-Specific Selection Procedures197
Certification and Appointment208
Documentation and Record Keeping209
Part 4Developing Employees and Measuring Work Contributions213
Chapter 10Orientation, Training, and Development215
Introduction216
Orientation217
Training219
Development of Human Resources234
Chapter 11Performance Appraisal240
Introduction241
Purposes of Performance Appraisal242
Legal Aspects of Performance Appraisal244
Issues in Performance Measurement246
Performance Appraisal Formats and Methods254
Implementing the Performance Appraisal System268
Part 5Compensating Employees277
Chapter 12Compensation: Strategies and Structure279
Introduction280
Forms of Compensation280
Strategic Compensation281
Determining the Internal Worth of Jobs285
Assessing the External Market291
Developing the Pay Structure295
Alternatives to Traditional Pay Structures299
Chapter 13Compensation: Pay and Benefits306
Introduction307
Legal Aspects of Compensation307
The Role of Labor Unions in Compensation316
Determining Pay for Employees317
Determining Employee Benefits and Services325
Management of the Compensation Program332
Part 6Enhancing Employee Relations and Providing Security337
Chapter 14Identifying and Resolving Workplace Problems339
Introduction340
Dysfunctional Signs and Symptoms340
Sources of Workplace Problems345
Resolving Workplace Problems353
Chapter 15Labor Relations368
Introduction369
Evolution of Labor-Management Relations369
Issues of Labor Relations in Local Government374
The Legal Framework for Labor Relations375
Unionization and Collective Bargaining378
Trends in Labor Relations385
Chapter 16Safety, Health, and Security391
Introduction392
Laws and Regulations393
Organizational Responsibility for Safety and Health395
Designing Occupational Health and Safety Programs396
Safety Programs398
Occupational Health Programs402
Workplace Security Programs407
Part 7Moving Toward the Future413
Chapter 17Looking Ahead in Human Resource Management415
Introduction416
Organizational Issues: HR Management Status and Resources416
Management Issues: HR Activities and Programs418
Staffing Issues: Credibility of the HR Staff420
Future Directions in HR Management423
Appendices
Appendix AQuestions for Critical Thinking429
Appendix BContent Outline of the HR Body of Knowledge435
Appendix CSelected Competencies in the IPMA HR Competency Model441
Appendix DOrganizations and Government Agencies in HR Management445
Appendix EPublications in HR Management449
Appendix FAnnual Report Form EEO-4451
Appendix GJob Description for HR Director in Small Municipality457
Glossary461
URL Index469
Name Index473
Subject Index477

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The Earthscan Reader in Business and Sustainable Development

Author: Richard Welford

The Earthscan Reader in Business and Sustainable Development builds on the success of The Earthscan Reader in Business and the Environment. This exciting new volume brings together a selection of recent seminal writings on the topic by the leading thinkers in the field.
Covering both the environmental and social aspects of sustainable development, the Reader provides various perspectives on what business is (and is not) doing, could do and should do to contribute to society's transition to a sustainable future.
Following an opening general section on the theme of business and development, the Reader continues with sections on:
.'the Porter debate' regarding the prevalence of win-win business opportunities;
.the 'Greenwash' debate, on social accounting; and
.TNCs and trade



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