Human Resource Management (HRM) is a comprehensive textbook designed for MBA/PGDBM courses. It provides an in-depth coverage to the theoretical and practical aspects of managing human resources. The concepts have been supplemented with numerous industrial examples, exhibits, and illustrations.

The book is divided into four parts. Part I, The Inception, outlines the concept of HRM and provides an understanding of talent management, and competency framework. Part II, HR Systems, covers various HR functions like manpower planning, recruitment, performance management system, development system, multi-source feedback, compensation management, and employee development. Part III, Contemporary issues in HRM, elaborates on the current issues influencing human resources like globalization,
technology, HRD Audit, corporate social responsibility, and ethics. HR strategies being used in various sectors like manufacturing, service and knowledge industry have been covered. Following this, Part IV, HRM Research, provides a chapter on contemporary research findings on various issues in HRM. The
book concludes with appendices on Stress and Its Management, Organizational Climate and Organizational Role Stress, and Leadership Styles in Organization.

Students will find this book useful due to its comprehensive coverage and approach. It will also serve as a veritable guide for the professionals because of the various examples and case studies.