International human resource management. 2nd Edition

This substantially revised second edition of this critically engaging yet student friendly text explores both comparative and international HRM, discussing leading practices and the controversies that surround them. Developed from the authors extensive experience in the field, it presents a comprehensive treatment of the subject from a truly global perspective. Each chapter includes case studies, activities and a range of other features to test and reinforce students understanding.Contents International Human Resource Management: an IntroductionPART ONE: NATIONAL CULTURESThe Impact Of National CultureCulture and Organisational LifePART TWO: COMPARATIVE HRMTheory And PracticeThe Role of HR DepartmentsRecruitment and SelectionRewardTraining and DevelopmentFlexibility and Work-life BalanceCommunications and Employee RelationsPART THREE: INTERNATIONAL HRMInternational HRM: Theory And PracticeManaging International WorkingManaging Diversity in International WorkingPART FOUR: NEW DEVELOPMENTS AND THE ROLE OF THE HR FUNCTIONHR and Global Organisational CapabilityHR and Business Process OutsourcingManaging International HR