9781332064434 - Principles of Public Personnel Administration (Classic Reprint) de Procter, Arthur W. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the evolution of public personnel administration in America from its humble origins in the 18th century through the spoils system of the 19th century to the transformative civil service reforms of the 20th century, which introduced merit-based hiring and standardized compensation. The author traces the slow but steady progress of public employment reform and highlights the work of key figures and organizations in the field. An insightful analysis is provided into the complex factors that have shaped public employment over the years, including the influence of political patronage, the rise of professional expertise, and the impact of technology. Ultimately, the book underscores the importance of a well-functioning public personnel system for maintaining an efficient, responsive, and ethical government. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.