This book is an Asian adaptation of the 10th edition of Dessler’s best selling American text, Human Resource Management. Human resource management provides HR managers and students in HRM courses with a comprehensive review of essential HR concepts and techniques in an easy-to-read and easy-to-understand form. HR management is for all students of management, not just those who will someday hold the title of Human Resource Manager. This book focuses on practical applications that all managers need to deal with their HR-related responsibilities.

This book provides accurate information on the subject matter covered, but it is not intended to be a source of legal or other professional advice for any purpose. This adapted version retains the basic features of Dessler’s text. In addition, it contains new material on HR practices in East and Southeast Asian countries. Examples from other countries such as India and Australia are occasionally mentioned. The Asian examples are based on studies done by academics and researchers. The original sources are given in the reference list at the end of each chapter.