This edition reflects the changing trends in designing and managing human resources system. Like in the first edition, the focus of his book continues to be of Human Resource Development, as an integral part of the HR systems. The authors have added six new chapters. Of these six chapters the one on Career Planning and Development is separated out from the earlier one on potential Appraisal and Career Development. The last field, particularly the Indian books. The authors have given some information about the professional bodies and academic institutions active in the field of HRD.