This book addresses the processes and concerns within the purview of public personnel administration which is the key to success in carrying out governmental responsibilities and duties. With special focus on Indian administrative system, this volume probes into how public personnel administration is a critical aspect of the public sector that involves enhanced management of human resources. It also studies the evolution of public personnel administration in countries like the USA, UK, France, and Germany. Besides discussing the personnel processes in the post pandemic age, the book also examines the challenges that governments face on a global level.

This title will be useful to students, researchers and teachers of Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, and General Management. The book will also be an invaluable companion to the policymakers in the government sector as it will strengthen their conceptual understanding of the subject.

Anupama Puri Mahajan is an accomplished researcher and author. She has curated an extensive body of work comprising several published books and research articles on various topics in the field of Public Administration. Her notable publications include "Financial Administration in India" for PHI India in 2014, while other publications include “Public Administration” for Pearson Publishers; "Development Administration in India" for Sage Publishers in 2019, "Administrative Thinkers" in 2020 and "Comparative Public Administration" in 2021. She has also contributed research articles to leading academic journals such as Public Administration Review, Asian Governance: Paradoxes of Development, and Dynamics of Public Administration. Her papers cover many topics, including public-private partnerships, natural disaster mitigation, and corporate social responsibility in India. Her work reflects a deep commitment to academic scholarship and a passion for exploring new ideas and perspectives.