The present book “Human Resource Management” is the study of the nature, evolution, objectives, changing perspective, functions and activities of Human Resource Management. It focuses on various aspects of human resource planning, human resource development, job analysis and job design including job description and position description. It describes recruitment and selection, the placement, induction and socialization of employees, quality of work life, performance appraisal, training, and development, wages salary administration, participation and empowerment of employees. It also explains industrial relations, various aspects of collective bargaining, job evaluation, grievance management, employee empowerment and discipline.