Be it Human resources or management of Human Resource both are equally important in any organization. HRM encompasses the management of people in organizations from a macro perspective i.e. managing people in the form of a collective relationship between management and employees. It is also a strategic function of the management where in HR policies are formulated in alignment with the strategic goals of the organisation. Human Resource Management links people-related activities to business strategy. The course develops a critical understanding of the role and functions of various human resource activities in an organisation. It provides learners with a comprehensive review of key HRM concepts, techniques and issues. This course shall cover the four major operative functions of HRM: Staffing Management, Compensation Management, Human Resource Development, Employee Relations and Employment Relations. Learning Outcomes On completion of the course you will be able to: Appreciate the importance of HRM as a field of study and as a central management function;Explain the meaning and concept of HRM;Describe all the HR functions; andApply the principles and methods of HRM gained through this course for managing human resources at the workplaces.Course Credit6