This document provides an overview of key concepts in human resource management. It defines HRM as the process of acquiring, training, appraising, and compensating employees, and attending to their labor relations, health, safety, and fairness concerns. The summary outlines the responsibilities of both line managers and HR managers in personnel management. It also discusses important trends influencing HRM, such as globalization, technological changes, workforce demographics, and the need for evidence-based strategic HRM practices. The document concludes by presenting the basic themes that will be covered in the book.