Representing a major revision of this comprehensive book, the fourth edition expands the authors' premise that the responsibility for successful human resources administration is one that is shared between central HR personnel and local principals. Numerous instructional activities bolster material that examines research relevant to each topic as it happens today and forecasts competencies that will be required of the HR professional tomorrow. Coverage addresses the primary HR processes of planning, recruitment, selection, induction, development, negotiation, compensation, and organizational climate, with special attention paid in this edition to the contribution effective HR administration can make to improving student achievement. For professionals in the field of Human Resources.