This book presents an HRM scenario in a number of South-East Asian and Pacific Rim countries. It highlights the growth of the personnel/HR function, the dominant HRM system(s) in the area, the influence of different factors on HRM, and the challenges faced by HR functions in these nations.

An excellent addition to this subject area, each chapter has been written by an area specialist. As the most topical and up-to-date book in its field, this outstanding book is suitable for both academics and practitioners in the field.

This book presents an HRM scenario in a number of South-East Asian and Pacific Rim countries and highlights the growth of personnel/HR function in these countries, their dominant HRM system(s), along with the influence of different factors on their HRM and the challenges faced by HR functions in these nations. An excellent addition to the subject area, this is accessible for both academics and practitioners in the field.

Breaking new ground and drawing on contributions from the leading academics in the field, this volume in the "Global HRM" series specifically focuses on industrial relations.
The text is divided into two distinct, but overlapping sections, namely regional variations in global industrial relations systems and contemporary themes in global industrial relations. Specifically, the text is intended to provide an overview of the industrial relations systems of nine regions (North America, South America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand, Asia, Africa,...

Breaking new ground and drawing on contributions from the leading academics in the field, this notable volume focuses specifically on industrial relations. Informative and revealing, the text provides an overview of the industrial relations systems of nine regions (North America, South America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand, Asia, Africa, and India) and is divided into two distinct sections covering:

• regional variations in global industrial relations systems
• contemporary themes in global industrial relations.

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Rapid developments in the field of HRM have meant a growth of interest in the strategies, practices and challenges faced by HR executives in the Latin American region. These economies provide many investment opportunities for foreign investors as well as increased levels of business globalization and internationalization. This much-needed new study presents the HRM trends of the Latin American region and highlights the important developments in the field. Students and practitioners alike will find this book invaluable.

Rapid developments in the fields of Human Resource Management (HRM) and International HRM (IHRM) are being highlighted in the literature. There is also a continuous increase in the levels of globalization and internationalization of business. Over the last few decades, countries in the Middle East (mainly due to their petroleum resources) have attracted significant amounts of foreign direct investment. With the increase in globalization, both academics and practitioners are interested in learning about the nature of HRM systems prevalent in the region. Considering such facts, this book...

Managing Human Resources in the Middle East provides the reader with an understanding of the dynamics of HRM in this important region. Systematic analysis highlights the main factors and variables dictating HRM policies and practices within each country. Diverse and unique cultural, institutional and business environment factors which play a significant role in determining HRM systems in the region are also elaborated upon.

The text moves from a general overview of HRM in the Middle-East to an exploration of the current status, role and strategic importance of the HR...

This text provides an analysis of the ten most important themes in European HRM. It is an unrivalled text which provides a thematic approach with three distinctive country examples in each chapter. "Managing Human Resources in Europe" is characterized by a critical approach and special attention is given to dilemmas, controversies, paradoxes and problems in the field. A unique chapter is included that provides a perspective of Europe seen from abroad, incorporating all the themes of the book. Each chapter is written by leading authorities from around Europe. This text is essential reading for...

Presenting a framework for understanding the corporate strategy-public policy interface as it relates to human capital management, this unique text treats legal systems as factors that must be actively managed in the firm's larger pursuit of international competitive advantage. It provides readers with the most comprehensive description to date of the role that transnational, regional and national institutions play in the evolution of domestic employment regulation and international labor standards, and discusses the opportunities that employers have to influence their form and application....