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Written by leading experts in the field, this bestselling textbook has guided over 25,000 students across 130 countries through their International Human Resource Management studies. Retaining its critical edge, academic rigour and breadth of coverage, the sixth edition has been thoroughly updated to include cutting-edge content on the Covid-19 pandemic, digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as a broad range of new case studies and practical examples from organizations around the globe. Suitable for upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate students of International Human Resource Management. Lecturers can visit the companion website to access a range of online resources designed to support teaching, including a teaching guide, PowerPoints, videos with critical thinking questions and answers, and selected content from the SAGE Business Cases platform. B. Sebastian Reiche is Professor of People Management at IESE Business School in Barcelona. Anne-Wil Harzing is Professor of International Management at Middlesex University, London, Visiting Professor at Tilburg University, and Fellow of the Academy of International Business. Helene Tenzer is Assistant Professor of International Management at LMU Munich School of Management.

International HRM provides an important contribution to our understanding of the human resource management phenomenon, encompassing groundbreaking research, both empirical and conceptual, on international policy and practice in this rapidly developing area. Set within the context of Europe, this book brings together a collection of thought-provoking papers from European experts in the field, adopting a broad and highly up-to-date approach to topical issues in international HRM. Drawing on national experiences from a wide range of countries, contributors from Europe examine key issues and debates such as: the internationalization of the world economy, the increasing importance of IHRM, and its implications for individuals, organizations and researchers the divergence/convergence of IHRM policies and practices the balance between localization and standardization the dynamics of culture and gender in relation to IHRM This book constitutes a valuable resource for researchers, teachers and students in the field of international human resource management.

This unique text covers the key issues in North American human resources today. Providing an overview of new and emerging issues in North American Human Resource Management (HRM), the chapters are divided into three parts. The first part examines how changes in the business environment have affected HRM; the second part looks at topics that have escalated in importance over the last few years; and the third analyzes topics that have recently emerged as concerns. Each chapter is authored by a leading figure in the field and features case vignettes to provide practical illustrations of the points in hand. The chapters also conclude with guidelines to help HR professionals deal with the issues raised. A Companion Website featuring online lecturer and student resources is available for this text and can be visited at www.routledge.com/textbooks/0415396867. Managing Human Resources in North America is a core text for current issues in HRM courses in North America and a supplementary text for students studying international HRM in other countries. It will be invaluable reading for all those studying HRM in North America or currently working in the field.

Instructors - Electronic inspection copies are available or contact your local sales representative for an inspection copy of the print version. Containing simple explanations of complex ideas and written in plain English, this text has been designed with your needs as a student firmly in mind. Whether you are studying at undergraduate or postgraduate level, our team of expert authors will guide and develop your understanding of each key area of the curriculum, from the fundamentals through to critical evaluation towards the end of each chapter. Key features: Numerous practical examples and case studies in each chapter bring the rigorous theoretical and academic underpinning alive Cases and examples from across the globe as well as chapters on culture and globalization reflect the global nature of the contemporary workplace Final chapter on the future of HRM by Linda Holbeche, former director of research at the CIPD, will equip you to deal with new and emerging issues and challenges Excellent range of learning features including an end of book glossary to help you quickly understand new and complex terminologies Visit the companion website at: http://www.sagepub.co.uk/rees Full-text SAGE journal articles available online to encourage further exploration of the field and filmed introductions to each area by the book's team of experts.

This second, updated and extended edition of the Handbook of Research on Comparative Human Resource Management draws on the work of many of the world’s leading researchers in the field to present the state of the art to scholars, students and practitioners. The Handbook provides a detailed focus on the theoretical underpinnings of Comparative HRM, on comparative studies of specific areas of HRM practice and on the unique features of HRM in all the main regions of the world.

The SAGE Handbook of Human Resource Management brings together contributions from leading international scholars in an influential collection that combines both global and interdisciplinary perspectives. An indispensable resource for advanced students and researchers in the field, the handbook focuses on familiarising the reader with the fundamentals of applied human resource management whilst contextualizing practice within wider theoretical considerations. Internationally minded chapters combine a critical overview with discussion of key debates and research, as well as comprehensively dealing with important emerging interests. The interdisciplinary and wide-ranging potential of the practising field is reflected through contributions from a diverse range of disciplines, including psychology, politics and sociology