Principles of Security Management
By combining contemporary information from current social science and business literature,Principles of Security Managementoffers both students and practicing security managers a comprehensive look at security administration. Each chapter of this book is devoted to a specific aspect of effective management, ranging from leadership and effective supervision to recruitment and selection of employees, training, performance appraisal, and other issues including labor relations and the future of the private security industry. These and other chapters in the text are discussed with the assumption that practical, in-depth knowledge is as important as theoretical knowledge.Other highlights include:Discussion of the history and current state of security and management principlesThe diverse roles and responsibilities of the supervisorHow to motivate security employees to maximize their potential and contribution to the organizationThe history of unions and unionization in the United States, the grievance administration process, and security's role during strikesAn analysis of the budgeting processAnd much more!