
Strategic Human Resource Management in the Public Arena
A Managerial Perspective
John Cunningham(Author)
Red Globe Press
Published on 3. March 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
416 pages
978-1-137-43804-1 (ISBN)
Description
This is a core textbook in SHRM that focuses on the specific challenges of the public and non-profit sectors. It takes a managerial approach, focusing on how HR practices and processes can be aligned with an organization' s strategic objectives. It has a strong real-world focus and contains a wealth of practice-based, problem-solving activities.
Reviews / Votes
'This is an ambitious and relevant text that stands out in positioning the use of the Balanced Scorecard to measure and communicate the impact of SHRM using the language and frameworks of our business stakeholders.' - John Watkins, Coventry University London Campus, UK 'This book has a really excellent mixture of theory and practice; it shows the big picture with a framework of BSC, as well as down to earth tips from effective workforce design to performance and talent management.' - Helmut Hofstetter, Berlin School of Economics, Germany 'Cunningham succeeds in developing an engaging writing style that artfully blends the theoretical material with illustrative examples, cases and self-assessment exercises. I highly recommend this textbook for students interested in uncovering the challenges and opportunities of managing human resources in the public and non-profit sectors.' - Virginia Bodolica, American University of Sharjah, UAE 'This book fills a gap in the Strategic HRM literature. It is an inspiring and comprehensive exploration of the presence of HR systems and practices in public management.' - Joost Bucker, Radboud University, the Netherlands.More details
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
801 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-137-43804-1 (9781137438041)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-137-43241-4
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

E-Book
09/2017
Red Globe Press
€151.99
Available for download
Person
J. Barton Cunningham is a Professor in the School of Public Administration at the University of Victoria, Canada.
Content
PART I: THE SHRM STRATEGIC CONTEXT.- 1. Human Resource Management's Strategic Pressures .- 2. Using a SHRM-Balanced Scorecard as a Strategic Framework .- PART II: DESIGNING CUSTOMER FOCUSED JOBS.- 3. Defining Competencies and Critical Requirements for a Job .- 4. Engaging Employees in More Productive Ways of Working.- 5. Workforce Forecasting and Planning .- PART III: ALIGNING STAFFING AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT PROCESSES.- 6. Recruiting a Diverse Workforce.- 7. Aligning Selection Strategies.- 8. Encouraging Employee Development in Reviewing Performance.- PART IV: DEVELOPING AND ENGAGING EMPLOYEES.- 9. Encouraging Individually-directed Career Development .- 10. Encouraging Competency-based Training and Development.- 11. Reducing Stress and Improving Workplace Health and Safety .- 12. Negotiating a Collective Agreement Using Positional and Interest-based Processes .- 13. Developing a Positive Labour Relations Climate .- PART V: COMPENSATING AND REWARDING PEOPLE.- 14. Designing Compensation Systems to Respond to Equity Requirements .- 15. Constructing Retirement and Benefits Plans .- 16. Paying for Performance and Recognizing Employees.