Human Resource Strategies in Local Government: A Survey of Progress and Future Directions

Jonathan P. West; Evan Berman

doi:10.1177/027507409302300306

Human Resource Strategies in Local Government: A Survey of Progress and Future Directions

Jonathan P. West, Evan Berman

Political Science

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Abstract

This article examines career development in American local governments. It considers the factors affecting municipal adoption of career-development programs and compares past accomplishments with future challenges. It also uniquely compares municipal and corporate success in implementing career development. Results indicate a large “aspiration gap” between past accomplishments and future challenges and a public-sector lag behind the private sector on career initiatives. Cities that emphasize customer responsiveness, organizational performance, professionalism, and personal needs of employees are most likely to achieve success in career development.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	279-297
Number of pages	19
Journal	The American Review of Public Administration
Volume	23
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/027507409302300306
State	Published - Sep 1993

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Sociology and Political Science
Public Administration
Marketing

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