This Organization around the world is remodeling themselves as they respond to the challenges presented by the global economy. Success in today`s competitive business environment is increasingly a result of effective human resource management. Humans are an organization`s greatest assets; without them, everyday business functions such as managing cash flow, making business transactions, communicating through all forms of media, and dealing with customers could not be completed. Humans and the potential they possess drive an organization. Today`s organizations are continuously changing. Organizational change impacts not only the business but also its employees. In order to maximize organizational effectiveness, human potential-individuals` capabilities, time, and talents-must be managed. Human resource management works to ensure that employees are able to meet the organizations.

This book is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the study of Human Resource Management, its process and challenges. It is basically student-oriented textbook as it satisfies the requirement of students for an exhaustive exposure to the principles and practices of human resource management. To become successful managers, students need exposure to practicalities, this book contains certain examples a cases that has been chosen from a broad spectrum of organizations to illustrate major concepts and help student apply the knowledge. The book has been especially written for the students of second semester MBA of VTU.

Contents :

Module 1 : Introduction to HRM
Module 2 : Pre-recruitment Functions
Module 3 : Recruitment, Selection and Appointment
Module 4 : Training and Development
Module 5 : Compensation and Benefits
Module 6 : Performance Management
Module 7 : Employee Relations
Module 8 : Career and Succession Planning