Practical Human Resources for Public Managers: A Case Study Approach

This book supplements human resources theory with instructional case studies based upon actual events. The authors introduce key human resource issues with clear, concise language and provide techniques to address these issues in a real-world setting. The case studies cover key human resource issues including legal and liability issues, recruiting and hiring, employee performance, reward and discipline issues, retention, termination, workplace violence, mentorship, motivation and managing through transitions. The book is structured to encourage group discussions and problem-solving opportunities in the classroom and function as a reference and training tool for managers and human resource professionals working in the public sector.