Includes index.

"The book provides conceptual clarity of HRM and helps understand the current problems in this domain, which require pragmatic research and realistic solutions. This textbook is a fine blend of concepts, theories, tools, techniques and the contemporary practices in human resource management. Supported by authors' rich experience of over five decades in academics as well as corporate sector, the book covers all the essential topics of HRM starting from the fundamental concepts and issues related to acquiring of human resource to training, development, compensation and reward, employee relations, international HRM, technological changes, working environment, HR records, audit and research and more. In addition to serving the purpose of a textbook for students of Management courses, the book will also help the professionals, corporate trainers and researchers. Key Features: - Throws light on the recent developments in subject area and suggests the probable management strategies for the issues concerned - Embellished with rich pedagogical features and relevant case studies to enhance the conceptual understanding - Additional chapters on technological changes, HR records, audit and research are provided on the companion website" -- Provided by publisher.