The central focus of this book is the changing nature, context and role of Human Resource Management. The first part of the book considers the changing nature of the employment relationship and psychological contracts in the light of an ongoing process of technological change, downsizing and structural change within organisations. Part two examines the essential theme of flexibility while Part Three is concerned with partnership. The concluding chapter, written by the editors, gives an overview of the conclusions from the three parts and asks whether HRM is in crisis or evolving.