1. Identify and discuss different reform philosophies (e.g., a push for scientific management) that have pulled and tugged at the public sector over time. What are some contemporary examples of these different philosophies since 1990? How do they affect the public manager?
2. Core functions of human resource management include job analysis, recruitment, selection, evaluation/appraisal and discipline. How does each relate to the
others? What should an HR manager do to ensure legal compliance?
Required Text
Human Resource Management in Public Service 5th ed. (2016) Berman, Bowman, West and Van Wart