The availability of good books written by Indian authors on the management of 'Human Resource' at the organizational level is quite limited. Most books written by foreign authors primarily focus on situations encountered in foreign work environments, which are distinct from those in India. To address this gap, it is essential to publish a book on 'Human Resource Development' that will serve as a valuable reference for HR professionals and management students alike.

This book is comprised of thirteen crucial chapters authored by twelve knowledgeable professionals who work in various HR establishments. I have taken the initiative to bring together these chapters. All of the topics covered in this book are of utmost importance for individuals involved in HR activities, as they aim to enhance knowledge, bring about attitudinal change, and foster a sense of welfare for employees and institutes alike, ultimately resulting in benefits for both.

1. Role and responsibility of human resource development by P.K. Mahapatra. 2. Motivation in the workplace by Y.K. Nagle. 3. Necessity of training and identification of training needs by R.K. Pradhan and Sajeet Pradhan. 4. Mentoring: the most challenging responsibility by A.K. Sannigrahi. 5. Leadership development by A.K. Sannigrahi. 6. Organizational stress by Sanchali Sinha. 7. Time management by Chitra Sikaria. 8. Conflict resolution by Arunima Gupta. 9. Relevance of emotional intelligence at workplace by Gurpreet Kaur and Soumi Awasthy. 10. Professional ethics by Chitra Sikaria. 11. Performance appraisal and goal setting by S.C. Narang. 12. Management of knowledge for achieving competitive advantage by Kailash B.L. Srivastava. 13. Human resource audit by Sanchali Sinha