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Human Resource Management is a bestselling guidebook for managers as well as students of management. This is the 11th edition of the book. It is presented in a user-friendly format and comprehensively covers each topic, with many relevant examples. Summary Of The Book Human Resource Management presents the concepts and principles of Human Resources in an easy-to-read format. The book is filled with practical applications based on situations that managers have to deal with on a regular basis. This new edition was published in 2009 and has been modified to include various organizations that exist in India. Human Resource Management is divided into five parts. It starts off with an introduction to HRM. The second part, Recruitment and Placement, explains how employees are selected and how interviews are conducted. The next section of the book focuses on the training and development of employees. It shows how appraisals are done based on performances. The section on compensation teaches readers how to establish strategic payment plans and provide benefits and services. The last portion of the book is based on employee relations. It emphasises the need for justice and unbiased treatment from human resources managers. When You’re On Your Own is a special feature that shows managers how to perform HRM in case the HR Department is busy. Human Resource Management also teaches readers to use technology to make their work more efficient. Know Your Employment Law makes managers aware of the legal implications of their actions. According to the needs of today’s diverse workforce, The New Workforce feature deals with issues that may arise because of globalization. Further, the authors show how to measure the effectiveness of an HR manager by using processes like the HR scorecard. This edition of Human Resource Management contains updated examples, data, and subject matter. The authors have taken an in depth look into the history and evolution of HRM in India. The text is not just meant for current managers, but also for students who are studying any branch of management. About The Authors Gary Dessler is a researcher, consultant, and a writer. He has written Management: Leading People And Organizations In The 21st Century, Essentials Of Human Resource Management, Fundamentals Of Human Resource Management: Content, Competencies And Applications, and Essentials Of Management. He is also a regular columnist for the Miami Herald. Dessler completed his BSc from New York University and his Masters from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He followed this up with a doctorate in Business Administration from City University of New York’s Bernard M. Baruch School of Business. Dessler is presently a Professor at the College of Business Administration in Miami. He also works as a consultant for projects based on HRM systems, recruitment, and negotiations between multinational companies. Biju Varkkey is a writer and instructor. Varkkey has written articles for various journals and has presented numerous publications in conferences. He completed his Masters in Human Resource Management from MG University. Varkkey has taught at the Indian Institute of Management in Lucknow. He has also worked as a professor of Personnel and Industrial Relations at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.