A new and comprehensive chapter on ?Human Resources Development? covering all the basic aspects involved. A comprehensive section ?Glossary? containing useful and relevant words commonly used in HRM and Management along with their brief connotations. Thorough modification and enlargement of chapter on ?Globalisation and International HRM?. Incorporation of a few new case studies in some chapters. Additional sections on new legislative measures along with their provisions under suitable headlines in relevant chapters. Updating of data, information and developments and their insertion at appropriate places. Inclusion of a few new useful terms in the margins in relevant chapters along with their explanations. Systematic and methodical manner of coverage of topics Opening vignette at the start of each chapter introducing the topic discussed in the chapter and discussing the legal and historical background that culminates into today?s HR policies Suitable case studies supplemented with related questions provided at the end of each chapter for enhancing analytical thinking and comprehensibility. A few comprehensive case studies have also been appended. Rich pedagogical features