In this update of the 1986 edition by current coauthors (U. of Maryland) and Neal Schmitt (Michigan State U.), Ployhart (U. of South Carolina) brings readers up to date on developments that affect staffing effectiveness. These include globalization, cross-cultural issues, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Americans with Disabilities Act, technological advances, and research on contextual performance, groups, and teams. Foundation issues are also treated, e.g job analysis, and a comparison of traditional and new measurement models. In the final chapter, the perspective shifts from the organization to the job seeker. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)