This text provides a comprehensive and refreshing insight into the application of human resource knowledge at the workplace to maximise operational efficiency and secure competitive advantage in the midst of ever-evolving environment.While the book is careful in providing a contemporary view of the constantly changing field of HRM, it, nonetheless, gives the readers a firm grip over its fundamentals which can be applied to handle real-time situations. Apart from its practical usefulness to HR scholars and practitioners, the book intends to go a long way in meeting the knowledge-and-examination needs of students pursuing a career in HR courses at BBA/MBA level.