Personnel Management in Government: Politics and Process, Sixth Edition (Public Administration and Public Policy)

Human resources represents one of the largest shares of government budgets at every level. The management of people who carry out the government's work is therefore a critical issue to politicians and government managers and leaders, as well as citizens. Regardless of which administration is in office or which reforms are being touted as necessary, personnel are always at the heart of government and governing.

Personnel Management in Government: Politics and Process highlights the rapid developments in public personnel administration and management. As one of the bestselling texts in the field, this sixth edition reflects the major changes that have occurred recently in government personnel administration, including the authorization given to the new Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense to develop their own personnel management systems.

Addressing reforms in federal and state governments to illustrate the employment scene in public sector workforces, this book continues to provide updated information on the political, legal, and managerial aspects of public personnel systems and policies.

Features

Reflects the changing nature of public personnel administration

Provides up-to-date knowledge on the political, legal, and managerial aspects of public personnel management

Addresses developments in the Department of Homeland Security and in the Department of Defense

Presents major reforms in personnel policy and administration across federal, state, and local governments

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