The document discusses human resource management. It defines HRM as facilitating effective use of employees to achieve organizational goals. It describes the functions of HRM like planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling. It also discusses the approaches of scientific management, human relations and human resources approaches. The roles of HR executives like service providers, executives, facilitators and consultants are mentioned. Challenges to HR professionals include worker productivity, quality improvement, changing workforce attitudes and government impacts. Strategic HRM aims to optimize resource use to achieve goals in a competitive environment.