Staffing is one of the biggest issues that faces companies moving into the global market today. This book provides a multi-disciplinary, integrated and critical discussion-based analysis of current and emerging issues in global staffing. It critically examines best practice and leading approaches, drawing on research from a range of disciplines including international strategy, management, HRM and organizational theory. It also considers the growth of inpatriation and the impact of emerging markets on global staffing practices. The key theme of localization is examined along with the complex...
Staffing is one of the biggest issues that faces companies moving into the global market today. This book provides a multi-disciplinary, integrated an...
This title considers the growing importance of cross-border alliances, in particular international joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, which is a major business issue. It provides a detailed analysis of various aspects of alliances, including learning acquisition, the HR implications of mergers and the role of cooperation and trust in such alliances. Case studies are featured throughout.
This title considers the growing importance of cross-border alliances, in particular international joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, which is ...
As rival economies such as Asia mature, attention is now shifting to new frontiers, such as Africa. But academic debate too often neglects the complexities and diversity of this continent, and the challenges faced by both multinational companies working across Africa and domestic African companies, particularly those in the Human Resource (HR) field. Managing Human Resources in Africa is a refreshing new book that boldly tackles the HR challenges in countries right across Africa, examining the impact of contextual factors on the development of HR practices in Africa. Taking a regional...
As rival economies such as Asia mature, attention is now shifting to new frontiers, such as Africa. But academic debate too often neglects the complex...
As rival economies mature, attention shifts to new frontiers - such as Africa. Yet academic debate often neglects the complexities of this diverse continent, and the challenges faced by both multinational companies and domestic companies; particularly those in the Human Resource (HR) field. This is a refreshing new book that boldly tackles the HR challenges in countries spanning the African continent, examining the impact of contextual factors on the development of HR practices. Taking a regional approach to the subject, it featuring chapters on 11 different countries, including South...
As rival economies mature, attention shifts to new frontiers - such as Africa. Yet academic debate often neglects the complexities of this diverse ...