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Human Resource Management

Name: Human Resource Management
Author: Pravin Durai
ISBN: 9789367137321

by Pravin Durai

January 2025

Intermediate to advanced

736 pages

28h 18m

English

Pearson India

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Cover
About Pearson
Title page
Dedication
Contents
Preface
About the Author
PART I HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT—A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
1 Introduction to Human Resource ManagementIntroductionMeaning of Human ResourcesUniqueness of Human ResourcesObjectives of HRMScope of HRMFunctions of HRMHRM and Personnel Management (PM)HRM as a ProfessionQualities of an HR ManagerLine Versus Staff Authority of HRMThe Future Role of HRM
2 Strategic Human Resource Management—A Framework
IntroductionMeaning of Strategic Human Resource ManagementFeatures of Strategic Human Resource ManagementDifferences Between SHRM and HRMModels of Strategic Human Resource ManagementTerms in SHRMSteps in the Strategic Management ProcessLevels of StrategyStrategic Management and HRMTypes of HR StrategiesBenefits of a Strategic Approach to HRMBarriers to Effective SHRM
3 The Evolution and Environment of Human Resource Management
IntroductionA Brief Outline of HRMThe Human Resource Management EnvironmentEnvironment PerspectivesEnvironmental Scanning—An Over viewThe Environmental Scanning Process

PART II HR procurement
4 Talent Management, Job Analysis and DesignTalent Management ProcessJob AnalysisFeatures of Job AnalysisImportant Terms in Job AnalysisGoals of Job AnalysisJob Analysis ProcessTechniques of Data Collection in Job AnalysisJob DescriptionJob SpecificationChallenges Affecting the Effectiveness of Job AnalysisJob DesignEnvironmental Influence on the Job DesignCritical Components of Job DesignLimitations of Job DesignRecent Trends in Job Design
5 Human Resource Planning
IntroductionCharacteristics of Human Resource PlanningSignificance of Human Resource PlanningFactors affecting Human Resource PlanningHuman Resource Planning ProcessRequirements for Effective HR PlanningBenefits of HR PlanningBarriers to the HR Planning Process
6 Recruitment
IntroductionDefinitions of RecruitmentFeatures of RecruitmentRecruitment PolicyRecruitment OrganizationRecruitment ProcessSteps in the Recruitment ProcessSources of RecruitmentRecruitment Practices in India
7 Selection
IntroductionDifferences Between Recruitment and SelectionPhases of the Selection ProcessEmployment Application Forms/BlanksSelection TestsThe Selection InterviewStrategy for an Effective Interview ProcessWeaknesses of the Interview MethodReference ChecksPhysical ExaminationJob OfferThe Selection Process in India
8 Orientation, Socialization and Placement
IntroductionPurpose of Employee OrientationTypes of OrientationProcess of Orientation Programme DevelopmentAn Effective Orientation ProgrammeProblems in OrientationSocializationDifferences Between Orientation and SocializationThe Socialization ProcessDimensions of Organizational Socialization StrategiesPlacement
PART III HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
9 Career Planning and GuidanceIntroductionFeatures of Career PlanningObjectives of Career PlanningImportant Terminology Used in Career PlanningProcess of Career PlanningResponsibility for Career Planning and DevelopmentMerits of Career PlanningLimitations of Career PlanningMeasures to Improve the Effectiveness of Career PlanningCareer Guidance
10 Employee Training
IntroductionSignificance of Employee TrainingAssessing Training NeedsScope of TrainingSteps in an Employee Training ProcessMethods of TrainingAudio-visual Aids in TrainingEvaluation of a Training ProgrammeDesign of Evaluation StudiesEffects to be Measured in EvaluationIssues in TrainingConditions Necessary for an Effective Training ProgrammeE-learning—An Overview
11 Management Development and Succession Planning
IntroductionSignificance of Management DevelopmentGoals of Management DevelopmentSteps in a Management Development ProcessMethods of Management DevelopmentEvaluation of the Development ProgrammeSuccession Planning
12 Organizational Development
IntroductionCharacteristics of Organizational DevelopmentKey Concepts in Organizational DevelopmentObjectives of Organizational DevelopmentThe Organizational Development ProcessApproaches to the Study of Organizational DevelopmentTypes of OD Intervention ProgrammesBenefits of OD Intervention Programmes
PART IV HR EVALUATION AND COMPENSATION
13 Performance Evaluation and Job EvaluationPerformance Evaluation: An IntroductionPerformance Evaluation: An OverviewPerformance Management: An OverviewObjectives of Performance EvaluationUses of Performance EvaluationDetermining the Criteria for Performance EvaluationThe Process of Performance EvaluationSelection of the Evaluator for Conducting the Performance EvaluationPerformance Evaluation MethodsIssues in Performance EvaluationSteps to Overcome the Problems in the Evaluation ProcessThe Post-performance Evaluation Interview: An OverviewJob EvaluationCharacteristics of Job EvaluationObjectives of Job EvaluationThe Job Evaluation ProcessMethods of Job EvaluationBenefits of Job EvaluationLimitations of Job EvaluationMeasures to Enhance the Effectiveness of Job Evaluation
14 Compensation Administration
IntroductionObjectives of Compensation AdministrationTypes of CompensationTheories of CompensationConcept of WagesPay StructureFactors Influencing Compensation (Wages and Salary) AdministrationEstablishing Strategic Pay PlanChallenges in Compensation AdministrationExecutive Compensation
15 Incentives and Benefits
IntroductionObjectives of Wage IncentivesThe Wage Incentive Planning ProcessPrerequisites for a Good Incentive SchemeTypes of Incentive SchemesEvaluation of Wage Incentive SchemesFringe Benefits
PART V HR MAINTENANCE AND MOTIVATION
16 Employee Well-BeingIntroductionObjectives for Providing Employee SafetySteps in an Employee Safety ProgrammeNeed for Employee SafetyEssentials of an Effective Safety ProgrammeStatutory Provisions Concerning Employee Safety and HealthBehaviour-based Safety Management and ApproachIndustrial AccidentsEmployee HealthStressStress Management
17 Employee Welfare and Social Security
IntroductionFeatures of Employee WelfareObjectives of Employee WelfareTypes of Welfare MeasuresEmployee Welfare ResponsibilityTheories of Employee WelfareMerits of Welfare MeasuresLimitations of Welfare MeasuresSocial Security
18 Workers’ Participation and Empowerment
IntroductionFeatures of WPMObjectives of WPMLevels of WPMWPM MethodsAchieving WPMEssential Prerequisites for Effective WPMSignificance of WPMObstacles faced by Effective WPMEmployee Empowerment
19 Job Rotations
IntroductionCharacteristics of PromotionObjectives of PromotionCriteria for PromotionKinds of PromotionEssentials of a Sound Promotion PolicyDemotionTransferEmployee Separation
PART VI HR INTEGRATION
20 Industrial RelationsIntroductionCharacteristics of Industrial RelationsObjectives of Industrial RelationsMajor Players in Industrial RelationsApproaches to the Study of Industrial RelationsIndustrial Relations TrendsFactors Influencing Industrial RelationsEssentials of Effective Industrial Relations
21 Discipline and Disciplinary Action
IntroductionCharacteristics of Employee DisciplineObjectives of DisciplineTypes of DisciplineSteps in a Progressive Discipline ProcessSymptoms and Causes of IndisciplineTypes of Disciplinary ActionSteps in Establishing a Disciplinary Action ProcedureEssential Steps to Enhance the Effectiveness of Discipline MeetingsElements of a Good Disciplinary SystemDouglas McGregor’s Hot Stove Rule of DisciplineCode of Discipline
22 Employee Grievances
IntroductionCharacteristics of GrievancesSources of GrievanceTechniques of Grievance IdentificationThe Grievance ProcedureEssentials of a Good Grievance ProcedureBenefits of the Grievance Redressal ProcedureStatutory Provisions Concerning the Grievance Redressal Procedure in IndiaThe Model Grievance Procedure
23 Industrial Disputes and Collective Bargaining
IntroductionCharacteristics of Industrial DisputesObjectives of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947Causes of Industrial DisputesTypes of Industrial DisputesOutcome of DisputesInvestigation and Settlement of DisputesCollective BargainingClassifications of Collective BargainingThe Collective Bargaining ProcessEssentials of Effective Collective Bargaining
PART VII HR CONTROL
24 Human Resources AuditIntroductionFeatures of an HR AuditObjectives of an HR auditScope of an HR AuditLevels of an HR auditSteps in an HR auditApproaches to HR AuditingEssential Conditions for an Effective HR Audit
25 Human Resources Accounting
IntroductionObjectives of Human Resource AccountingApproaches to Human Resource AccountingUses of Human Resource AccountingWeaknesses of Human Resource Accounting
PART VIII HR SPECIAL TOPICS
26 Ethical Issues in Human Resource ManagementIntroductionTypes of EthicsEthics and Human Resource ManagementNeed for Ethical Policies and CodesApproaches to Ethical Issues in OrganizationsFactors Influencing Ethical Behaviour at WorkRole of HRM in the Development of Ethical BehaviourInternational Business EthicsGuidelines for International Business Organizations on Ethical IssuesEthical Dilemma in Global Wage Payment
27 HR Analytics
IntroductionImportance of HR AnalyticsTypes of HR AnalyticsSteps in HR Analytics ProcessHR Analytics ToolsBenefits of HR AnalyticsChallenges Facing HR AnalyticsPrerequisites for Effective HR AnalyticsHR Metrics
28 Artificial Intelligence and Human Resources Management
IntroductionDefinitions of AIStages of Artificial IntelligenceComponents of Artificial IntelligenceNeed for AI in Human Resource ManagementSteps in Introduction of AI in Human Resource Management
Appendix A: Employee Engagement
Appendix B: Green Human Resource Management
Appendix C: Knowledge Management
Appendix D: Employer Branding
Appendix E: Employee Life Cycle Management
Appendix F: Competency-Based Pay
Appendix G: Labor Laws
Appendix H: Workplace Sexual Harassment
Appendix I: Trade Unions
Appendix J: International Human Resource Management
Appendix K: The Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
Appendix L: Balanced Score Card and HR Score Card
Appendix M: Managing Employee Turnover and Retention
Appendix N: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Management
Appendix O: HR Risk Management
Appendix P: HRM in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Index
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Overview

The 4th Edition of Human Resource Management by Pravin Durai provides a well-rounded, application-focused resource designed for both students and HR practitioners. It clearly explains fundamental HRM concepts with a practical tone and is enriched by real-world examples drawn from Indian organizations. The book covers the entire HR spectrum—including strategic planning, recruitment, training, performance evaluation, compensation, industrial relations, and HR auditing—while also addressing modern developments such as Green HRM, employer branding, HR analytics, global HRM, and digital transformation in human resources. Designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, this book is supported by a strong pedagogical structure with defined learning objectives, opening vignettes, case studies, skill-building tasks, summaries, and review questions.
Updated Content: Reflects the latest trends and developments in HRM
New Chapter: Dedicated to Artificial Intelligence in HRM
Additional Appendices: Covers Balanced & HR Scorecards, Employee Turnover & Retention, DE&I Management, HR Risk Management, and HRM in SMEs

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