Human Resource Management – From Energy to Engagement: Rethinking Human Resource Management (VOL. I)

Description

This book presents a fresh and innovative way of understanding Human Resource Management by connecting it with the principles of physics. It explains HR concepts using ideas from both classical and modern physics, such as motion, energy, thermodynamics, wave theory, entropy, and relativity. Through this interdisciplinary approach, the book helps in understanding human behavior and organisational processes in a more logical and practical manner. It covers important HR areas like employee performance, motivation, leadership, resistance to change, burnout, and organisational culture. At the same time, it also addresses modern workplace challenges such as employee engagement, diversity management, communication patterns, flexible work systems, and employer branding. Each chapter links a specific physics concept with an HR function, making difficult topics simple and easy to understand through relatable examples and analogies. This book is highly useful for students, academicians, and HR professionals who want to explore HR beyond traditional methods and develop a more analytical and innovative approach.

About The Author

Prof. (Dr.) Sapna Sugandha is a well-known academician, researcher, and administrator, currently serving as Professor and Head in the Department of Management Sciences at Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Bihar. She has rich experience both as an HR professional in Government of India organizations and as teacher and researcher. Her areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence in HR, e-leadership, e-performance appraisal, competency mapping, and assessment centres. She has made strong contributions to academics through many research papers published in national and international journals and has also worked on several research projects related to HR practices and organisational effectiveness. She is an active member of reputed professional bodies and has received several awards for her excellence in research and academics. In addition, she holds patents in management innovations, has presented more than 90 research papers at conferences, and has authored multiple books in the fields of Human Resource Management, Green Marketing, and Management Information Systems.