This document provides an introduction to human resource management. It defines human resources as the collection of people and their characteristics that make up a workforce. It then discusses definitions of human resource management from various sources, emphasizing that HRM involves planning, organizing, and controlling human resources to accomplish individual and organizational goals. The document outlines objectives, scope, functions and significance of HRM for enterprises, professionals, society, and national development. It traces the evolution of HRM from the industrial revolution to modern approaches and discusses qualities needed in HR managers.