This course provides an advanced examination of Human Resource Management and its role in supporting effective organizational performance. It begins with an introduction to the fundamental concepts, functions, and strategic significance of HRM, followed by an exploration of approaches to building positive employee relations and fostering productive workplace relationships. The course then examines labor relations and collective bargaining, including the relationship between employees, management, and labor representatives. Attention is also given to safety, health, and risk management, with a focus on creating safe and healthy workplaces and addressing organizational risks. The course further explores the management of human resources in a global context, considering international and cross-cultural challenges. Finally, it examines human resource management in small and entrepreneurial organizations, with emphasis on the distinctive HR challenges and practices associated with smaller and growing enterprises.