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Abstract
On account of increasing complexities and cut throat competition, running organizations effectively has become a challenge for employers. To gain competitive advantage, organizations need to implement unique strategies. Managing human resources is very challenging as compared to managing technology or capital and for its effective management; organization requires effective Human Resource Management (HRM) system which should be backed up by sound HRM practices. Human Resource Management has tremendous relevance to productivity of industry. Human input is the single largest that goes in the cement industry. The level of efficiency of production of this input is reflected in the quality of product provided by the industry to its customer. With the economic boom in India, the cement industry is experiencing a surge in demand. India has become the second largest producer of Cement in the world after China accounting for about 8% of the total global production. This study is carried out to know the human resource policies and practices in Madras Cement Limited (MCL) situated at Sendurai and Chettinad Cement Corporation Limited (CCCL) at Keelapaluvur, both in Ariyalur district. The perceptions of the employees with respect to HRM practices are presented. Suitable suggestions and measures are also stated for betterment of these practices.