Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: articulate the strategic role of HRM in contemporary organizations and evaluate the impact of external factors on HR strategies and practices; define the core responsibilities of HR professionals and analyze the historical evolution of HRM, including key developments and figures; critically assess classical and contemporary management theories relevant to HRM, including scientific management and Henri Fayol's principles; implement effective recruitment and staffing strategies, focusing on fairness and accuracy, and design impactful training programs for organizational needs; and examine key employment laws and their impact on HR practices, understanding the implications of labor unions, collective bargaining, and equal employment opportunity.