Human Resources Administration: Personnel Issues and Needs in Education - Hardcover

Webb, L. Dean; Norton, M. Scott

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9780130423252: Human Resources Administration: Personnel Issues and Needs in Education

Synopsis

Representing a major revision of this comprehensive book, the fourth edition expands the authors' premise that the responsibility for successful human resources administration is one that is shared between central HR personnel and local principals. Numerous instructional activities bolster material that examines research relevant to each topic as it happens today and forecasts competencies that will be required of the HR professional tomorrow. Coverage addresses the primary HR processes of planning, recruitment, selection, induction, development, negotiation, compensation, and organizational climate, with special attention paid in this edition to the contribution effective HR administration can make to improving student achievement. For professionals in the field of Human Resources.

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From the Publisher

In the Second Edition, important new chapters have been added on two topics that are a challenge for human resources administrators at all educational levels: Performance appraisals and policy/regulation development. Three new case studies in each chapter showcase realistic situations as they occur in the workplace. In addition, new charts, graphs, tables, and figures add to the text's visual appeal. All traditional topics in human resources are addressed, along with the most current concerns of the field. Special care is taken throughout the text to provide a strong human resources perspective: A realization that the human element is central to an organization's progress, and that the human resources function encompasses utilization, development, and the teaching environment. While solidly backed by research, information is presented in a way that students will find accessible...even enjoyable.

From the Back Cover

Provides comprehensive, research-based coverage of the human resources function as it exists today in education, and projects competencies that will be required of future HR professionals. This comprehensive book is based on the theme that human resources is a shared responsibility among central human resources administrators and local principals. The book emphasizes coverage of selection, staff development, evaluation, climate, and legal considerations. Education human resource recruiters and school administrators.

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