Essentials of International Human Resource Management

David C. Thomas - University of Victoria, Canada, Simon Fraser University, Canada
Mila B. Lazarova - Simon Fraser University, Canada

Courses:
Human Resource Development | Human Resource Management

June 2013 | 376 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

With increasing globalization comes the need to understand human resource management (HRM) more broadly across countries, cultures, institutions, and organizational types. Designed to help readers explore and understand the key concepts and latest research behind the strategic management of people in organizations that operate in a global context, this accessible book provides concise coverage of HRM concepts, balancing comparative approaches and US and non-US schools of thought. Not limited to the multinational firm, the book reflects the most current knowledge in the field and considers all types of organizations embedded in the global context. Chapter-opening vignettes (short cases) exemplify the chapter’s core topics and show readers how chapter content can be applied. Extensive references make it easy for readers to explore concepts in more depth.

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List of Tables and Figures

Preface

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1. Globalization and Human Resource Management

Chapter 2. Cultural and Institutional Context of Global Human Resource Management

Chapter 3. Organizational Context of Global HRM

Chapter 4. Transfer of HRM Across Boundaries

Chapter 5. HRM in International Joint Ventures, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Collaborative Alliances

Chapter 6. Global Staffing

Chapter 7. Global Human Resource Development

Chapter 8. Global Performance Management and Compensation

Chapter 9. International Mobility and Global Careers

Chapter 10. International Employee Representation and Corporate Social Responsibility

Chapter 11. Emerging Issues in Global HRM

Appendix: GLOBE Country Scores

Cases

References

Index

About the Authors

"Essentials of International Human Resource Management: Managing
People Globally is a must-read for anyone studying or
managing human talent in a global context. Written by leading experts in
the field, this book should be on the bookshelf of anyone needing cutting-edge
knowledge in international human resource management."

Paula Caligiuri

D'Amore-McKim School of Business Distinguished Professor, Northeastern University

"This is a timely book delivering what it says in the title: essentials of IHRM. Its contextualized perspective gives it a unique flavor. A must read for students and practitioners of IHRM alike."

Wolfgang Mayrhofer

WU Vienna, Austria

“Adopting a truly global perspective, Essentials of International Human Resource Management by Thomas and Lazarova, provides a first rate account of the anatomy of this evolving field. In incorporating insights garnered from international, comparative and cross-cultural lenses, the authors unearth the explanatory power of contextualism and demonstrate the true value of a ‘levels of analysis’ approach. Illustrative case studies serve to augment the theoretical material making it an indispensable resource for any student of IHRM.”

Michael J Morley

Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick, Ireland

A very general approach to IHRM. I would like to see more case studies.

Dr Antoinette Saint hilaire

Management, Greenwich University

February 2, 2015

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A comprehensive and relevant book that helps in facilitating a more grounded and global understanding of existing challenges in the field IHRM

Dr Abdoulie Sallah

Business School, Staffordshire University

November 13, 2014

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I would have adopted this textbook for my May 2014 course if there were supplementary materials for the instructor. I plan to use this textbook in another HR related course where I will have time to prepare my own instructor materials in advance.

Dr Mike Guerra

Business Admin Economics Prog, Lincoln University

February 26, 2014

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This is a book a global HRM manager as well as a lecturer or a researcher should have in his bag or in the library in a HE institution. It deals with all the pertinent issues and subject theory in details in the context of interconnected global business place.

Dr Halpege Gunetilleke

International Business School, University of West London

September 22, 2013

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Good Companion text to International Business

Dr Emmanuel Nkwenti

School Of Business, New Mexico Highlands University

August 12, 2013

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Key features

KEY FEATURES:

Practical examples that bring concepts to life are offered through introductory vignettes that set the stage for each chapter.
A more pluralistic view of HRM is reflected in the balanced coverage of US and non-US schools of thought.
The cultural, institutional, and organizational contexts of HRM are explored.
Cases at the end of the book reinforce concepts presented.
A set of discussion questions at the end of each chapter help readers master and/or apply key points.

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