Define human resource management, and explain how HRM contributes to an organization$$s performance.

Identify the responsibilities of human resource departments.

Summarize the types of competencies needed for human resource management.

Explain the role of supervisors and the ethical issues in human resource management.

Describe typical careers in human resource management.

Summarize areas in which human resource management can support the goal of creating a high$-$performance work system.

Describe trends $($technological development, changing employment relationship, flexible and remote work, global workforce$),$ and how they affect human resource management.