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Essentials of International Human Resource Management
Managing People Globally



June 2013 | 376 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
The book is an essentials volume that extracts key concepts in the management of people in a global context and presents them in a concise volume. In doing so it seeks to balance the various perspectives on the topic while reflecting the most current research available. Extensive references will allow readers wishing to explore concepts in more depth an avenue to do so.

Each chapter begins with an introductory vignette (short case) that exemplifies the core issues to be discussed in the chapter. The vignette is referred to later in the chapter as the topic is developed. This approach is designed to make the reader immediately aware of how the knowledge can be applied. This device is in addition to end-of-chapter cases, which are used to reinforce concepts presented. Each chapter closes with a set of discussion questions designed to reinforce and/or apply key points in the chapter.

 
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

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"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

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

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

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

Good Companion text to International Business

Dr Emmanuel Nkwenti
School Of Business, New Mexico Highlands University
August 12, 2013

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