Human Resources Administration in Education: A Management Approach

Utilizing a management approach that is organized around the processes and procedures necessary for implementing effective human resources administration, the ninth edition of this well-known text covers the eight essential dimensions of the human resources function over eight chapters: human resources planning, recruitment, selection, placement and induction, staff development, performance evaluation, compensation, and collective negotiations.

Citing research no earlier than 2000, the up-to-date and contemporary ninth edition of Human Resources Administration in Education is updated with the most current issues and advances in the field, including new sections on utilizing technology, understanding Generation Y, and handling school districts of varying sizes.

New Features

• An extensive section on technology and how it can enhance the human resources function by increasing efficiency and accuracy appears in each chapter.
• A focus on schools of all sizes teaches readers how the material in each chapter is applicable to not only large schools, but also to small- and medium-sized schools.
• A focus on the characteristics of Generation Y presented in the first eight chapters help students understand how to successfully attract, hire, and retain Generation Y applicants.

This text presents a very practical, comprehensive treatment of the human resources function as it operates from a central office or school district level.

The text utilizes a management approach that reflects current ISLLC Standards and is organized around the processes and procedures necessary for implementing effective human resources administration. Chapter 1 presents an overview of the context in which human resources administration takes place. Treated in separate chapters are the eight essential dimensions of the human resources function: human resource planning, recruitment, selection, placement and induction, staff development, appraisal, rewarding, and collective negotiations. The final chapter presents legal, ethical, and policy issues in human resources administration.

Dr. Ronald W. Rebore is a professor of educational leadership and higher education in the College of Education and Public Service at Saint Louis University. He has 22 years of experience as an assistant superintendent and superintendent of schools. He has published numerous articles as well as twelve books, many of which have also been published in multiple editions. Two books have been translated into Chinese.