The subject of human resource management has become action-oriented, and is undergoing rapid changes as a result of developments at the local and global levels. Human Resource Management is a student-friendly text that presents the subject in a concise form and aims at bridging the gaps between theory and practice by offering real-life examples and practical insights in support of the theoretical arguments. The book is specially meant for students trying to have a feel of the subject before they commence their journey of building their careers in the field of human resource management.