This volume brings together the latest thinking on human resource management in the public service, presented by distinguished thought leaders in the field. While it focuses primarily on central government policies and practices, the principles, conclusions and recommendations reported here translate into state and local government, and to the private sector as well.

The key themes covered in the book are :

Treating public sector workers as human capital rather than labor.

Requiring performance and accountability in getting the public’s work done.

Understanding the evolution of public management as a discipline—the New Public Management and the New Governance, especially in the context of public leadership.

What the Reviewers say—

“Government’s greatest strength lies in the intellectual acumen, dedication, and hard work of the public servants who staff its agencies and achieve its missions. Continued focus on recruiting and retaining a high-quality workforce is essential in these perilous times, and the ideas in this book will contribute mightily to the task ahead.”

—Timothy B. Clark
Editor-in-Chief
Government Executive