Strategic Human Resource Management is made up of four parts. The first part looks at the context of strategic human resources management (SHRM). It considers the global context. The second part looks at strategic SHRM in terms of the role of the human resources (HR) function, HR strategy, resources-based and institutional perspectives on SHRM, and performance. The third part looks at strategic imperatives which includes examinations of talent management, employment relations, employee engagement, and business ethics. The last part is about new forms of SHRM.