Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
A resource for instructors and students based on real-life problems and issues in human resource management. This series of 120 'in-basket' exercises covers the major areas of human resource management and provides the opportunity to integrate new learning with experience.
Synopsis
Research has shown that adult learners prefer a problem solving approach to learning rather than subject centered. This text provides a non-traditional approach to teaching and learning the basics of human resource management through a series of 120 'in-basket' exercises and guided questions. The in-basket exercises focus on real-life problems and issues that confront school administrators on a daily basis. As a result, it scores very high in student interest and satisfaction. A brief history of assessment centers and a synopsis of recognized adult learning theories are also included. Covering 12 HR categories, the exercises are devoted to: recruitment; legal/policy; selection/credentials; collective bargaining; data analysis/budgeting; investigations; employee relations/public relations/counseling; evaluation; contract administration; discipline; planning/problem solving; and grievance(s)/arbitration.
Table of Contents
Introduction. Purpose of the publication. Concept and evolution of assessment centers. The in-basket exercise. The adult learner -- Using this publication. Suggestions for the instructor using this publication. How to use the in-basket exercises. Staff development at the district level. Evaluating (scoring) responses to the in-basket exercises -- The setting. Issues. Selected demographics of the Melita Public Schools -- In-basket exercises. Suggestions to the student. Category 1, recruitment. Category 2, legal/policy. Category 3, selection/credentials. Category 4, employee relations/public relations/counseling. Category 5, evaluation. Category 6, contract administration. Category 7, collective bargaining. Category 8, data analysis/budgeting. Category 9, investigations. Category 10, discipline. Category 11, planning(staff)/problem solving. Category 12, grievance(processing)/arbitration -- Appendix A, selected contract language from the agreement between the Board of Education of the Melita Public Schools and the Melita Education Association -- Appendix B, selected contract language from the agreement between the Board of Education of the Melita Public Schools and the Melita Support Staff Association.