International HRM

Conducting business across national borders is nothing new; the Knights Templar were banking internationally as long ago as 1135. But modern globalization processes raise different challenges. Multinational corporations increasingly outsource their operations to low cost countries, whilst even small firms can operate globally through new technologies and fewer trade restrictions. And as the world becomes smaller and labour movements more common, an international understanding of human resource management is essential. The second edition of International HRM: Contemporary Issues in Europe provides a fully updated and revised analysis of this important area. Its innovative, multi-disciplinary approach allows a holistic picture to emerge in which key issues are assessed from organizational, individual and societal perspectives. The collection is divided into three parts: The contemporary internationalisation context The management of international employees Strategic issues facing international HR managers Supported by new research, and including work from eminent writers in the field, the book discusses issues as diverse as the relative absence of women in international work, the ethical merits of localization, and the context faced by organizations like the United Nations. This important collection is an insightful and timely addition to the literature. It will be a valuable tool for all students, researchers and practitioners working in international business and human resource management.Brewster, Chris is the author of 'International HRM' with ISBN 9780415423939 and ISBN 0415423937.