Human Resource Management in Public Service: Paradoxes, Processes, and Problems, 6th Edition by Evan M. Berman offers provocative and thorough coverage of the complex issues of management in the public sector, recognizing the inherent tensions and contradictions that arise from managing people in organizations. This award-winning text guides students through the stages of the employment process, including recruitment, selection, training, legal rights and responsibilities, compensation, and appraisal. Grounded in real public service experiences, it emphasizes hands-on skill building and problem-solving.

The Sixth Edition features new ethics case studies integrated into each chapter, providing students with opportunities to learn about various ethical situations encountered in management. Updated and consolidated recruiting strategies offer insights into the most current methods used in recruitment and the job seeker’s perspective. Furthermore, new examples drawn from a wide array of local, state, federal, and international settings allow students to apply key concepts to common management challenges.

Details:
Author: Evan M. Berman
Edition: 6th
Publisher: CQ Press
ISBN-10: 1506382339
ISBN-13: 978-1506382333
Publication Date: March 19, 2019