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Preface | |
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The American Public Service | |
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The Size and Distribution of the American Public Service | |
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The Demographics of the Public Service and the Civilian Labor Force | |
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Conclusion | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Public Personnel Administration: An Historical Overview | |
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The Era of Political Responsiveness: Patronage and Spoils | |
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Civil Service Reform I: Neutral Competence in Government | |
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Expanding the Constitutional Rights of Public Employees | |
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From Exclusive to Inclusive Personnel Policies and Practices | |
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Civil Service Reform II: Effective and Responsive Government Administration | |
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Conclusion | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Suggested Readings | |
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Human Resources and Organizational Performance | |
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The Competitive Strategy | |
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The Cooperative Strategy | |
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The Incorporation Strategy | |
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Managing Work Force Performance | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Suggested Readings | |
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Recruitment and Selection | |
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Recruitment: Finding and Attracting Qualified Applicants | |
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Selection: Methods, Issues, and Problems | |
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The Uneasy Relationship Between Competitiveness, Validity, and EEO: From PACE to Administrative Careers with America | |
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Conclusion | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Suggested Readings | |
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Issues in Job Evaluation and Pay | |
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Job Analysis and Evaluation | |
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Job Pricing | |
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Job Evaluation in the Federal Service | |
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Job Evaluation and Classification Issues | |
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Issues Regarding Pay in the Public Service | |
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Conclusion | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Suggested Readings | |
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Performance Appraisal and Pay for Performance | |
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The New Performance Appraisal | |
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Pay-for-Performance in the Public Service | |
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Conclusion | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Suggested Readings | |
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Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector | |
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Types of Public Employee Organizations | |
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Elements of a Collective Bargaining System | |
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Conclusion | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Suggested Readings | |
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Public Employees-Rights and Responsibilities | |
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The Constitution and Public Employment | |
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A Balance of Rights and Responsibilities | |
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Political Activities of Public Employees | |
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Conclusion | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Suggested Readings | |
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Combating Historical Patterns of Discrimination | |
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The Earliest Programs to Counter Discrimination in Public Employment | |
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The Rise of Affirmative Action | |
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Addressing Discrimination Against the Disabled | |
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The Sexual Harassment Challenge | |
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Conclusion | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Suggested Readings | |
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Responding to the Changing American Workforce | |
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The Changing American Family | |
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More Flexible and Cost Conscious Employee Benefit Plans | |
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Flexible Work Programs | |
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Flexible Work Places | |
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Part-Time Work | |
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Family Leave Policies | |
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Child Care Programs | |
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Child Care Centers for Public Employees | |
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Elder Care Programs | |
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Conclusion | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Suggested Readings | |
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Civil Service Reform: A Closer Look | |
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Civil Service Reform in U.S. State Governments | |
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The State of Georgia | |
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The State of Florida | |
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security | |
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The Future of Civil Service Reform | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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The Future of Public Personnel | |
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Civil Service Reform | |
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Workforce Planning and Human Resource Development | |
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The Employment Relationship | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Index | |