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Human Resources Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations, Second Edition
In this thoroughly revised and updated second edition of Human Resources Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations, Joan E. Pynesa respected authority in public administrationdemonstrates how strategic human resources management is essential for proactively managing change in an environment of tighter budgets, competition from private organizations, the need to maintain and train a more diverse workforce, and job obsolescence brought about by shifts in technology. Complete with a free online instructors manual, this new edition offers current compensation and budgetary guidance and helps practitioners navigate the newest legal and technological challenges and opportunities in human resources management.
A comprehensive resource, Human Resources Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations, Second Edition:
- Discusses strategic human management and information technology
- Presents the legal environment of equal employment opportunity
- Shows how to value and manage diversity and volunteerism
- Explains the importance of job analysis before executing policies for developing job descriptions, performance appraisal instruments, training and development programs, and recruitment and selection criteria
- Discusses recruitment and selection techniques such as drug testing, physical ability tests, psychological examinations, and others
- Identifies the internal and external factors that influence compensation policies and practices
- Contains illustrative examples of job evaluation systems, nontraditional pay systems, and employer-provided benefits and pensions
- Explores how to develop training objectives, curriculum, and evaluation
- Discusses collective bargaining and the legal environment of labor-management relations for all sectors
This important book will help in the shaping, implementation, and understanding of human resources policies.
Synopsis
Human Resources Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations, Second Edition
In this thoroughly revised and updated second edition of Human Resources Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations, Joan E. Pynesa respected authority in public administrationdemonstrates how strategic human resources management is essential for proactively managing change in an environment of tighter budgets, competition from private organizations, the need to maintain and train a more diverse workforce, and job obsolescence brought about by shifts in technology. Complete with a free online instructors manual, this new edition offers current compensation and budgetary guidance and helps practitioners navigate the newest legal and technological challenges and opportunities in human resources management.
A comprehensive resource, Human Resources Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations, Second Edition:
- Discusses strategic human management and information technology
- Presents the legal environment of equal employment opportunity
- Shows how to value and manage diversity and volunteerism
- Explains the importance of job analysis before executing policies for developing job descriptions, performance appraisal instruments, training and development programs, and recruitment and selection criteria
- Discusses recruitment and selection techniques such as drug testing, physical ability tests, psychological examinations, and others
- Identifies the internal and external factors that influence compensation policies and practices
- Contains illustrative examples of job evaluation systems, nontraditional pay systems, and employer-provided benefits and pensions
- Explores how to develop training objectives, curriculum, and evaluation
- Discusses collective bargaining and the legal environment of labor-management relations for all sectors
This important book will help in the shaping, implementation, and understanding of human resources policies.
Synopsis
In this thoroughly revised and updated second edition of Human Resources Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations, Joan E. Pynes--a respected authority in public administration--demonstrates how strategic human resources management is essential for proactively managing change in an environment of tighter budgets, competition from private organizations, the need to maintain and train a more diverse workforce, and job obsolescence brought about by shifts in technology. Complete with a free online instructor's manual, this new edition offers current compensation and budgetary guidance and helps practitioners navigate the newest legal and technological challenges and opportunities in human resource management.
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Human Resources Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations
A Strategic Approach
3rd Edition
In this revised and updated third edition of Human Resources Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations, Joan E. Pynesa noted authority in public administrationshows how strategic human resources management is essential for managing change in today's turbulent environment.
Covering the broad spectrum of information needed for effectively implementing a strategic human resource management program, the third edition explores the latest developments in the field and discusses
Human Resources Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations is a vital resource for the strategic shaping and implementation of human resources policies. At the end of every chapter are online exercises, HRM scenarios, and discussion questions addressing current HRM topics.
Recent changes in society and the workplace
The importance of managing and valuing diversity
The value of volunteers and new types of volunteer programs
The significance of job analysis and the recent focus on job competencies
Effective recruitment and selection techniques
Performance management for individuals and in team-based environments
The internal and external factors that influence compensation policies and practices
The development of training objectives, curriculum, and evaluation
The legal environment of labor-management relations
Technology and SHRM
About the Author
Joan E. Pynes is professor of public administration and director of the public administration program at the University of South Florida. She is the author of articles and chapters on public and nonprofit human resources management.
Table of Contents
List of Tables, Figure, and Exhibits.
List of Exercises.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
The Author.
PART ONE: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN CONTEXT.
1. Introduction to Human Resources Management in the Public and Nonprofit Sectors.
The Public Sector.
The Nonprofit Sector.
The New Public Service.
Today’s Context for Human Resources Management.
Summary.
2. Strategic Human Resources Management and Planning.
The Changing Role of Human Resources Management.
Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO).
Strategic Human Resources Management.
Human Resources Planning.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Strategic Human Resources Management (SHRM).
SHRM Audit.
HR Benchmarking and Return on Investment (ROI).
Problems and Implications of Strategic Human Resources Management.
Summary.
3. The Legal Environment of Human Resources Management.
Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws.
Proving Employment Discrimination.
Affirmative Action: Executive Orders and Other Federal Laws 79.
Constitutional Rights.
Whistle Blower Protections.
Employment At-Will.
Summary.
4. Managing a Diverse Workforce.
Glass Ceilings.
Sexual Harassment.
Employer Liability.
Sexual Orientation.
Changes in the Nonprofit Landscape.
What Does it Mean to be Transgendered.
The Difference Between Compliance with Laws and Managing Diversity.
Strategic Human Resources Implications for Managing Diversity.
Summary.
5. Volunteers in the Public and Nonprofit Sector.
Use of Volunteers.
Volunteer Motivation.
Barriers to Volunteer Recruitment.
Recruitment.
The Pre-recruitment Process.
Managing Volunteers.
Orientation and Training.
Volunteer Recognition.
Evaluation.
Volunteer Protection Act.
Service Initiatives.
Governing Boards.
Public Governing Boards.
Nonprofit Governing Boards.
Summary.
PART TWO: METHODS AND FUNCTIONS OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT.
6. Job Analysis.
Legal Significance of Job Analysis Data.
Job Analysis Information and Methods.
Designing a Job Analysis Program.
Strategic Job Analysis.
Competency Modeling.
Job Analysis Techniques.
Contextual Performance.
Summary.
7. Recruitment and Selections.
Recruitment.
Screening Applicants.
Executive/Managerial Recruitment.
Summary.
8. Performance Management.
Motivation.
Developing an Evaluation Program.
Rater Training.
Who Should Rate?
Executive Evaluation.
Documentation.
Evaluation Review.
Ethical Issues in Performance Appraisal.
Performance Appraisal Techniques.
Team Based Performance Techniques.
Public Service Motivation.
Summary.
9. Compensation.
Equity.
Executive Compensation.
Federal Laws Governing Compensation.
Summary.
10. Benefits.
Required Benefits.
Optional Benefits.
Summary.
11. Training and Development.
Needs Assessment.
Developing Training Objectives.
Developing the Curriculum.
Delivering Training.
Evaluating Training.
Career Development.
Managerial and Executive Development.
Summary.
12. Labor-Management Relations: Collective Bargaining in the Public and Nonprofit Sectors.
The History of Private Sector Collective Bargaining.
Collective Bargaining in Nonprofit Organizations.
Collective Bargaining in the Federal Government.
Collective Bargaining in State and Local Governments.
Concepts and Practices of Collective Bargaining.
Public Sector Distinctions.
Nonprofit Sector Distinctions.
Summary.
13. Strategic Human Resource Management and Technology.
Information Systems Technology.
Organizational Change.
Types of Information Systems.
Information Systems Design.
Information Technology Resource Policies.
Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
Electronic Human Resources Management.
Strategic Human Resources Management.
Summary.
14. Conclusion: Challenges for Public and Nonprofit Organizations.
What to Expect.
Challenges of Strategic Human Resources Management.
Change in Skill Requirements.
Summary.
References.
Name Index.
Subject Index.