International Human Resource Management: A Cross-Cultural and Comparative Approach

  • 8h 45m
  • Crystal Zhang, Paul Iles
  • Kogan Page
  • 2013

International Human Resource Management is an essential book for all students and HR professionals looking to really understand international HRM. Covering the context of International HRM, HRM and National Culture, HRM in different regions and international HRM policies, this book provides thorough discussion and comprehensive consideration of all elements of international HRM.

Full of contributions from experts in specific regions including North America, the Middle East and North Africa, India, Russia and China, this book will provide readers with a thorough understanding of HRM around the world. With crucial coverage of international HRM issues including cross-cultural leadership, business ethics, global talent supply and management as well as performance management of international staff, International Human Resource Management is essential reading for all those working or looking to work in HR around the world, particularly those looking to work in multinational companies. Fully supported by online resources including powerpoint slides, a lecturer guide, additional case studies and a bonus chapter on issues and new directions in International Human Resource Management as well as annotated web links and self-test questions for students.

About the Authors

Paul Iles is Professor of Leadership and HRM at Glasgow School for Business and Society, Glasgow Caledonian University, UK

Dr. Crystal Ling Zhang is Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour at Leeds Business School, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK

In this Book

  • International HRM, National Differences and the Transfer of HRM
  • National Difference, Culture and IHRM
  • Globalisation and IHRM Policies at the Enterprise Level
  • Cross-Cultural Learning—Theories and Principles
  • Cross-Cultural and Global Leadership, Leadership Development and IHRM
  • Ethics, Culture and Corporate Social Responsibility
  • IHRM, Culture and Knowledge Flows in International Alliances, Joint Ventures, Mergers and Acquisitions
  • HRM in North America and Western Europe—The Emergence of a ‘Western’ HRM Model?
  • HRM in Russia and Central and Eastern Europe
  • HRM in the Middle East and North Africa
  • HRM in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • HRM in Latin America
  • HRM in India
  • HRM in China
  • Employee Resourcing—Staffing, Recruitment and Selection in International Contexts
  • Cross-Cultural Training and International HRD
  • Global Talent Management
  • Managing the Performance of International Staff
  • Global Reward Management, Organisational Benefits and Employer Branding
  • Employment Relations and Employee Voice in a Global Context
  • References
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