Principles of Human Resource Management — Complete Exam Guide
Crack HRM with one exam-focused resource.

Preparing for DRDO SAO, UPSC Administrative Officer, EPFO, BPSC and other government recruitment examinations?

This Exam-Ready Human Resource Management book brings the major HRM concepts, Indian government context and extensive MCQ practice into one structured resource.

What’s inside?

12 comprehensive chapters covering:

Introduction to Human Resource Management
Job Analysis, Job Design & Job Evaluation
Human Resource Planning
Recruitment & Selection
Training & Development & Career Planning
Performance Management & Appraisal
Compensation, Incentives & Benefits
Industrial Relations
Discipline, Grievance Handling & Employee Counselling
Labour Legislation & Social Security
Emerging Trends in HRM
International HRM, Ethics & Future of HRM
Exam-focused features

✓ Comprehensive theory — concepts explained in simple, examination-oriented language

✓ Indian Government Context — DRDO, EPFO and public-sector examples wherever relevant

✓ MCQs — practice questions with detailed explanations

✓ Quick Revision sections — high-yield facts for rapid revision

✓ Important HRM Models — Harvard, Michigan, Guest, Strategic HRM and more

✓ Government HR topics — APAR, SPARROW, MACP, reservation, service administration and related concepts

✓ Labour & Social Security — EPF, ESI, industrial relations, labour legislation and Labour Codes

✓ Contemporary HRM — HR Analytics, AI, Digital HR, Gig Economy, Hybrid Work, DEI and Green HRM

Who is this book for?

Ideal for aspirants preparing for:

DRDO Senior Administrative Officer (SAO)
UPSC Administrative Officer Recruitment Tests
UPSC EPFO / APFC
BPSC and State PSC examinations
Government Administrative Officer examinations
Other competitive examinations where Human Resource Management / Personnel Management / Industrial Relations is part of the syllabus.
Why this book?

Instead of studying HRM from scattered sources, use one structured resource to move through:

Concept → Example → Exam Point → MCQ → Revision

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Principles of Human Resource Management | Complete Exam Guide for UPSC DRDO SAO & Admin Officer Exam