Managing Human Resources in Europe - A Thematic Approach

Zusatztext 'This book constitutes a useful and insightful counterpoint to the dominant American perspective of HRM. The book sheds light on existing problems and raises new HR issues facing European organizations. A well-researched and fascinating book that should be of great interest to any student of international HRM.' - Jaime Alfonso Bonache Perez, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid Informationen zum Autor Henrik Holt Larsen is Professor in Human Resource Management at Copenhagen Business School, Denmark. Wolfgang Mayrhofer is Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Management at Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration, Austria. Klappentext Provides an analysis of the ten most important themes in European HRM. This work takes a thematic yet critical approach and includes three distinct country examples in each chapter! and special attention to dilemmas! controversies! paradoxes and problems in the field. It is a useful read for those studying or working in HRM in Europe. Zusammenfassung This informative text provides an analysis of the ten most important themes in European HRM. Written and edited by leading authorities, it takes a thematic yet critical approach, allowing synthesis of theory and practice. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. European HRM: A Distinct Field of Research and Practice 2. The European Union and HRM: Impact on Present and Future Members 3. Deregulation: HRM and the Flexibility-Security Nexus 4. European Employment Relations: From Collectivism to Individualism? 5. HRM in Multinational Corporations: Strategies and Systems 6. HRM in Small and Medium Enterprises: Typical, but Typically Ignored 7. HRM in Not-For-Profit International Organizations: Different, but also Alike 8. Measuring HRM: The Acid Test for Managing Intangible Resources 9. HRM and Organizational Performance: Universal and Contextual Evidence 10. Role of HR Professionals: OD Consultants, Strategic Brokers or Individual Therapists? 11. Diversity and Diversity Management: A Comparative Advantage? 12. Virtualization: Boundaryless Organizations and Electronic Human Resource Management 13. European HRM: On the Road Again ...

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• Authors: Henrik Holt (Copenhagen Business School Larsen, Wolfgang Larsen Mayrhofer, MAYRHOFER WOLFGANG LARSEN HENRIK
• Assisted by: Henrik Holt Larsen (Editor), Henrik Holt (Copenhagen Business School Larsen (Editor), Larsen Henrik Holt (Editor), Wolfgang Mayrhofer (Editor), Wolfgang (Vienna University of Economics and Business Mayrhofer (Editor), Mayrhofer Wolfgang (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.07.2006
• EAN: 9780415351003
• ISBN: 978-0-415-35100-3
• No. of pages: 300
• Series: Global HRM; Global HRM
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; Business & Economics / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / International / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management, International business, Personnel & human resources management, Personnel and human resources management