Strategic Management of Human Resources (Jossey Bass Social and Behavioral Science Series)

Product Description

Presents a new approach to managing and developing the human resources of an organizationone that views employees as assets that produce income and applies techniques used to manage investment portfolios. Shows how to enhance the organization's investment in human capital by grouping employees according to productivity and growth potential and managing each group differently. Specifies four categories: stars (high performers with high potential), workhorses (high performers with limited growth potential), problem employees (those not performing up to their potential), and deadwood (poor performers with little potential for improvement).