Human resource is the most important resource which needs to be professionally managed. The performance of any organization to a large extent depends upon how its human resource is taken care of. This includes the recruitment and selection, appraisal, training, development, management of diversity, building human capital, performance management, administration of compensation and benefits, rewarding performance, disciplining employees, etc. This course will help the participants understand the strategic role of human resources in organizational functioning and the mechanism of managing them effectively.