54 Human Resources Management for Public and Nonprofi t Organizations
Chapter Questions
- Assume the role of the director of human resources management for
a public or nonprofi t agency you are familiar with. Prepare a written
outline about why HRM planning must be a process fl owing from the
organization ’ s strategic plan. Be prepared to present your outline to
the class. - In a small group, compare and contrast similarities and differences in
how employees are treated among the organizations you work for or
have worked for in the past. What factors appear to infl uence how an
organization perceives the value of its employees? - Assume that as a result of HRM planning, you discover a shortage of
direct service workers but a surplus of administrative workers. Discuss
possible actions to address the imbalance, and explain why they must
be approached carefully.
Online Activity
- Go to the U.S. Government Accountability Offi ce (Web site) and review
two different reports on human capital. Develop a written proposal for
strategies that should be implemented by the agency you work for, or
one you have worked for in the past.