Human Resource Management, 3rd Edition

Acknowledgments

This book could not have happened without contributions from an outstanding team. We thank Lisé Johnson for her outstanding efforts to make this third edition a reality. Brian Baker guided us, kept us on task, and answered numerous questions throughout the process. Eugenia Lee provided superb production and editorial help. We also thank Judy Joseph, Jayme Heffler, Leslie Kraham, Joan Kalkut, and Beverly Peavler for their assistance with many features of earlier editions of this book.

Our efforts have also been aided by a number of outstanding colleagues who have read different manuscript versions and provided valuable input. Their feedback has improved our coverage of topics and helped us identify areas of weakness. These colleagues include

Muriel Anderson, SUNY—Buffalo; Vondra Armstrong, Pulaski Technical College; Tim Barnett, Mississippi State University; Myrtle Bell, University of Texas—Arlington; Jerry Bennett, Western Kentucky University; Stephen Betts, William Paterson University; Thomas Bock, DeVry Insiitute of Technology—Long Island; Walter Bogumil, University of Central Florida; Angela Boston, University of Texas—Arlington; H. Michael Boyd, Bentley College; Gene Brady, Southern Connecticut State University; Lynda Brown, University of Montana; April Cobb, Oakland, University; Patrick Coughlin, Kean University; Ralph Covino, Bridgewater State College; Craig Cowles, Bridgewater State College; Carol Cumber, South Dakota State University; Tammy Davis, University ...