International Human Resource Management: Globalization, National Systems and Multinational Companies, 3rd edition

Published by Pearson (October 3, 2016) © 2017

  • Tony Edwards King's College London
  • Chris Rees School of Management, University of London.
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Title overview

This engaging text offers a readable introduction to International Human Resource Management.

It explores the international dimensions of managing human resources, with a focus on comparative HRM and multinational organisations. It tackles the issues raised by cross-national differences in HRM styles and explores key themes, including:

  • The meaning of globalisation and the extent to which it is a novel phenomenon
  • Challenges to national traditions and changes in national systems
  • Debates and controversy around key issues in International HRM.
Ideal for undergraduates taking International HRM courses, those taking Masters programmes in HRM, and MBA students. It may also be relevant to comparative industrial relations courses that feature multinational companies.

Table of contents

Chapter 1 - Globalization, National Systems & Multinational Companies

Chapter 2 - National Employment Systems and International HRM

Chapter 3 - The European Union: A Case of Advanced Regional Integration

Chapter 4 - International Structure and Strategy

Chapter 5 - Global Integration

Chapter 6 - The Transfer of HR Practices in MNCs

 Chapter 7 - Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions

 Chapter 8 - Outsourcing and Human Resource Management

Chapter 9 - International Leadership Development

Chapter 10 - Recruitment and Selection of International Managers

Chapter 11 - International pay and compensation

Chapter 12 - International and Comparative Employee Voice

 Chapter 13 - International Corporate Social Responsibility

 Chapter 14 - International Migration and HRM

 

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