
Human Resource Management
Optimizing Organizational Performance
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
2nd Edition
Published on 16. November 2018
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-1-4758-4404-7 (ISBN)
Description
This book contains comprehensive coverage of all aspects of human resource management and is primarily directed towards public schools, but is also suitable for all organizations---corporate business and small companies, municipalities, and non-profit associations. The main topics include succession planning, succession planning, recruiting, hiring, orientation, mentoring, leading, motivating, laws and policies, appraising, compensating, collective bargaining, and terminating. The information and strategies are practical and useful techniques that can be used by any human resource professional or leaders, or graduate human resource and collective bargaining student who desire to optimize human resources.
There are practical strategies for human resources planning, extensive examples for developing strategic plans, and a comprehensive description of Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission laws and executive orders. The topic of building collaboration and disciplining employees are cover in chapter five. Other areas include managing conflict, and terminating employees. Several practical examples and forms are also provided, and the chapters concludes with a comprehensive case study.
The last chapter includes the area of managing human resources, core competencies of human resource professionals, conducting audits, creating efficiencies, position control, and
technology. Several process mapping and technology checklists are included. Several illustrations and a comprehensive case study are included at the end of the chapter.
There are practical strategies for human resources planning, extensive examples for developing strategic plans, and a comprehensive description of Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission laws and executive orders. The topic of building collaboration and disciplining employees are cover in chapter five. Other areas include managing conflict, and terminating employees. Several practical examples and forms are also provided, and the chapters concludes with a comprehensive case study.
The last chapter includes the area of managing human resources, core competencies of human resource professionals, conducting audits, creating efficiencies, position control, and
technology. Several process mapping and technology checklists are included. Several illustrations and a comprehensive case study are included at the end of the chapter.
Reviews / Votes
This well-written compendium is a must on the shelves all educational leaders who work with human resource management. Easy to read, this book is chock full of insights that will be beneficial for all administrators. -- Charles J. Russo The authors provide an excellent basis for understanding human resource management. I'm confident that this book will provide a positive contribution to education. -- Dr. Susan Sosoo, Assistant Principal, Administration/Organization, New York City Department of Education The authors have provided an outstanding book on understanding human resources with clear, concise, and concrete examples that anyone can relate to. -- Curtis A. Smith, Ed.D., site administrator, Fischler School of Education, Nova Southwestern University, FL An excellent book on human resource management and collective bargaining for all school administrators and graduate students in school leadership. -- Robert K. Wilhite, Ed.D, Dean, College of Graduate Studies, Professor of Leadership, Concordia University ChicagoMore details
Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
18 b/w illustrations; 18 tables; 6 textboxes
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
521 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4758-4404-7 (9781475844047)
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Persons
Daniel R. Tomal, Ph.D.is a Distinguished Professor of Leadership at Concordia University Chicago teaching human resource management and leadership. He has authored over twenty books, two hundred studies and articles. He is a former vice president, teacher, and consultant.
Craig Schilling is a Professor of Leadership at Concordia University Chicago, speaker, consultant, and former school administrator. The focus of his research and writing is on managing resources for optimizing student performance.
Craig Schilling is a Professor of Leadership at Concordia University Chicago, speaker, consultant, and former school administrator. The focus of his research and writing is on managing resources for optimizing student performance.
Content
Foreword
R. E. Everett, Ph.D.
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1- Human Resources Planning
Chapter 2- Recruitment and Selection
Chapter 3- Mentoring, Professional Development, and Evaluating
Chapter 4- Leading and Motivating Employees
Chapter 5- Building Collaboration and Disciplining Employees
Chapter 6- Benefits and Compensation
Chapter 7- Unions and Collective Bargaining
Chapter 8- Managing References
Epilogue
Appendixes
Employee rights, NLRBEmployer and union rights and obligationsSummary of major LawsLaws Enforced by EEOCProhibited Employment policies and Practice of EEOCAbout the Authors
Index
R. E. Everett, Ph.D.
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1- Human Resources Planning
Chapter 2- Recruitment and Selection
Chapter 3- Mentoring, Professional Development, and Evaluating
Chapter 4- Leading and Motivating Employees
Chapter 5- Building Collaboration and Disciplining Employees
Chapter 6- Benefits and Compensation
Chapter 7- Unions and Collective Bargaining
Chapter 8- Managing References
Epilogue
Appendixes
Employee rights, NLRBEmployer and union rights and obligationsSummary of major LawsLaws Enforced by EEOCProhibited Employment policies and Practice of EEOCAbout the Authors
Index