Handbook of Research in International Human Resource Management by G?nter K. Sta

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Provides an insightful overview of a range of global human resource issues facing MNCs. This handbook highlights several topics and research findings that could shape the field of future IHRM research. It also includes a theoretical discussion of the variables and processes that affect IHRM policies and practices.

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In providing an insightful overview of a wide range of global human resource issues facing MNCs, this pathbreaking Handbook highlights emergent topics and new research findings that could shape the field of future IHRM research.Theoretical discussion of the variables and processes that affect IHRM policies and practices is provided by renowned contributors with widely differing academic backgrounds, paradigmatic orientations, and theoretical and methodological approaches. They explore extensive subject matter including: • the importance of linking IHRM policies and activities to organizational strategy• staffing, performance management, leadership development, and diversity management• international assignment and mobility issues • the role of IHRM in the management of global teams and cross-border joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions.Illustrating that IHRM research is theoretically eclectic, and drawing upon a range of paradigms and perspectives, this cutting-edge Handbook will be invaluable to academics and practitioners with an interest in human resource management, industrial and employment relations, management and international business.

Author Biography

Edited by Günter K. Stahl, Professor of International Management, and Director, Center for Sustainability Transformation and Responsibility (STaR), Vienna University of Economics and Business, Austria and Ingmar Björkman, Rector, Hanken School of Economics, Finland

Table of Contents

Contents:1. International Human Resource Management Research: An Introduction to the FieldIngmar Björkman and Günter K. StahlPART I: THE ROLE OF INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT2. Strategic International Human Resource Management in Multinational Enterprises: Developments and DirectionsHelen De Cieri and Peter J. Dowling3. The Dual Logics Behind International Human Resource Management: Pressures for Global Integration and Local ResponsivenessPhilip M. Rosenzweig4. The Human Resource Department: Roles, Coordination and InfluencePhilip Stiles and Jonathan Trevor5. Comparing HRM Policies and Practices Across Geographical BordersChris Brewster6. International Human Resource Management and Firm PerformanceJaap Paauwe and Elaine Farndale7. Global Knowledge Management and HRMPaul SparrowPART II: RESEARCH ON GLOBAL STAFFING, PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT8. Global StaffingDavid Collings and Hugh Scullion9. The Compensation of Expatriates: A Review and a Future Research AgendaJaime Bonache10. Global Performance Management SystemsWayne F. Cascio11. Developing Global Leadership Capabilities and Global Mindset: A ReviewJoyce S. Osland, Allan Bird, Mark Mendenhall and Asbjorn Osland12. Diversity ManagementJoerg Dietz and Lars-Eric PetersenPART III: RESEARCH ON INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS13. Expatriate Adjustment and Performance: A Critical ReviewDavid C. Thomas and Mila B. Lazarova14. Issues Facing Women on International Assignments: A Review of the ResearchHilary Harris15. International Business Travellers: A Challenge for IHRMDenice E. Welch and Verner Worm16. International Assignee Selection and Cross-Cultural Training and DevelopmentPaula Caligiuri and Ibraiz Tarique17. The Evolution from Repatriation of Managers in MNEs to 'Patriation' in Global OrganizationsMichael Harvey and Milorad M. NovicevicPART IV: RESEARCH ON INTERNATIONAL TEAMS, ALLIANCES, MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS18. Decoupling and Coupling in Global Teams: Implications for Human Resource ManagementJennifer L. Gibbs19. Global Virtual Team Dynamics and EffectivenessMartha Maznevski, Sue Canney Davison and Karsten Jonsen20. International Joint Venture System Complexity and Human Resource ManagementRandall Schuler and Ibraiz Tarique21. Managing Culture and Human Resources in Mergers and AcquisitionsPhilip K. Goulet and David M. SchweigerPART V: THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES ON INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT22. A Resource-Based View of International Human Resources: Toward a Framework of Integrative and Creative CapabilitiesShad S. Morris, Scott A. Snell and Patrick M. Wright23. International Human Resource Management and Economic Theories of the FirmMarion Festing24. International Human Resource Management Research and Institutional TheoryIngmar Björkman25. International Human Resource Management and Social Network/Social Capital TheoryMark L. Lengnick-Hall and Cynthia A. Lengnick-Hall26. International Human Resource Management, Fairness and Trust: An Organizational Support Theory FrameworkEllen Whitener27. Gender and International Human Resource ManagementJeff Hearn, Beverly D. Metcalfe and Rebecca Piekkari28. Critical Theoretical Perspectives on International Human Resource ManagementTuomo Peltonen29. Language Effects in Multinational Corporations: A Review from an International Human Resource Management PerspectiveRebecca PiekkariIndex

Review

'Handbook of Research in International Human Resource Management represents a welcome contribution of IHRM literature and will be required readings for both novices and veteran researchers.' -- Dana B. Minbaeva, British Journal of Industrial Relations'. . . a rich array of contributors including some of the biggest names in the field.' -- Roger Bell, Delta Intercultural Academy

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'Handbook of Research in International Human Resource Management represents a welcome contribution of IHRM literature and will be required readings for both novices and veteran researchers.'

Details ISBN1845421280 Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Year 2006 ISBN-10 1845421280 ISBN-13 9781845421281 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2006-03-29 Imprint Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Place of Publication Cheltenham Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 658.3 Illustrations Illustrations Edition illustrated edition Pages 592 Series Research Handbooks in Business and Management series Language English Media Book DOI 10.1604/9781845421281 AU Release Date 2006-03-29 NZ Release Date 2006-03-29 UK Release Date 2006-03-29 Author Ingmar Björkman Edited by Ingmar Björkman Audience Undergraduate Replaced by 9781849809184 We've got this

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