{"product_id":"human-resource-management-a-problem-solving-approach-linked-to-isllc-standards-9781578865246","title":"Human Resource Management: A Problem-Solving","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResearch has shown that adult learners prefer a problem-solving, rather than a subject-centered approach to learning. Human Resource Management provides a nontraditional view of teaching and learning the basics of human resource management through a series of 125 in-basket exercises and guided questions. Exercises focus on current problems and issues that confront school administrators on a daily basis. A brief history of assessment centers and a synopsis of recognized adult-learning theories are also provided. This revised edition includes: ·\tin-basket exercises linked to ISLLC Standards  ·\tupdated \"suggested readings\"  ·\tsix new in-basket exercises  ·\tan expanded list of online resources   Human Resource Management: A Problem-Solving Approach Linked to ISLLC Standards will have a positive impact on university courses in personnel administration, as well as professional development programs undertaken at the district level.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat a wonderful tool for professional development or candidate screening. After serving 15 years as an urban school superintendent, I can attest this publication contains realistic examples that school administrators may face on any given work day. -- Richard J. Halik, Ph.D., superintendent emeritus, Lansing, Michigan Public Schools\u003cbr\u003eHuman Resource Management will be a valuable addition to our training materials.  This manual will also provide our trainers with an excellent support mechanism to enhance our ability to access and strengthen leadership capabilities. -- Bobbie D'Alessandro, former superintendent, Cambridge, Massachusetts Public Schools\u003cbr\u003eI highly recommend the Baker and Doran test to those interested in a hands-on problem solving approach to teaching human resource management in education.  This text is filled with over 100 real-life in-basket problems that will give students an authentic sense of the personnel problems and issues in schools. -- Wayne K. Hoy, Fawcett Professor of educational administration, The Ohio State University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Purpose of the Publication Chapter 3 Concept and Evolution of Assessment Centers Chapter 4 The In-Basket Exercise Chapter 5 The Adult Learner Part 6 Using this Publication Chapter 7 Suggestions for the Instructor Using This Publication Chapter 8 How to Use the In-Basket Exercises Chapter 9 Staff Development at the District Level Chapter 10 Evaluating (Scoring) responses to the In-Basket Exercises Chapter 11 Linking the In-Basket Exercises to ISLLC Standards Part 12 The Setting Chapter 13 Issues Chapter 14 Selected Demographics Part 15 In-Basket Exercises Chapter 16 Suggestions to the Student Chapter 17 Category 1: Recruitment Chapter 18 Category 2: Legal\/Policy Chapter 19 Category 3: Selection\/Credentials Chapter 20 Category 4: Employee Relations\/Public Relations\/Counseling Chapter 21 Category 5: Evaluation Chapter 22 Category 6: Contract Administration Chapter 23 Category 7: Collective Bargaining Chapter 24 Category 8: Data Analysis\/Budgeting Chapter 25 Category 9: Investigations Chapter 26 Category 10: Discipline Chapter 27 Category 11: Planning (Staff)\/Problem Solving Chapter 28 Category 12: Grievance (Processing)\/Arbitration Part 29 Appendix A: ISLLC Standards for School Leaders Part 30 Appendix B: Selected Contract Language from the Agreement between the Board of Education of the Melita Public Schools and the Melita Education Association Part 31 Appendix C: Selected Contract Language from the Agreement between the Board of Education of the Melita Public Schools and the Melita Support Staff Association","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51041493647703,"sku":"9781578865246","price":36.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781578865246.jpg?v=1750950499","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/human-resource-management-a-problem-solving-approach-linked-to-isllc-standards-9781578865246","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}