Managing Human Resources in Europe: A Thematic Approach

by Larsen; Henrik Holt

• ISBN13: 9780415351003
• ISBN10: 0415351006
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-05-22
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

This text provides an analysis of the ten most important themes in European HRM. It is an unrivalled text which provides a thematic approach with three distinctive country examples in each chapter. Managing Human Resources in Europe is characterized by a critical approach and special attention is given to dilemmas, controversies, paradoxes and problems in the field. A unique chapter is included that provides a perspective of Europe seen from abroad, incorporating all the themes of the book. Each chapter is written by leading authorities from around Europe. This text is essential reading for all those studying or working in HRM in Europe allowing an exciting synthesis of theory and practice, illustrated with living case studies.

Table of Contents

List of illustrations	vii
List of contributors	ix
Foreword	xiii
Preface	xv
European HRM: a distinct field of research and practice	1	(18)
Wolfgang Mayrhofer
Henrik Holt Larsen
Looking outside: the institutional context	19	(66)
The European Union and HRM: impact on present and future members	21	(24)
Ivan Svetlik
Ruth Alas
Deregulation: HRM and the flexibility-security nexus	45	(18)
Koen Dewettinck
Dirk Buyens
Celine Auger
Francoise Dany
Ton Wilthagen
European employment relations: from collectivism to individualism?	63	(22)
Erling Rasmussen
Torben Andersen
Looking inside: embeddedness in the organization	85	(64)
HRM in multinational corporations: strategies and systems	87	(20)
Paul Gooderham
Odd Nordhaug
HRM in small and medium enterprises: typical, but typically ignored	107	(24)
Eleni Stavrou-Costea
Bo Manson
HRM in not-for-profit international organizations: different, but also alike	131	(18)
Chris Brewster
Stephen Lee
Looking at oneself: the roles and contribution of HRM	149	(66)
Measuring HRM: the acid test for managing intangible resources	151	(26)
Ulf Johanson
Bo Hansson
HRM and organizational performance: universal and contextual evidence	177	(20)
Irene Nikandrou
Rita Campos E Cunha
Nancy Papalexandris
Role of HR professionals: OD consultants, strategic brokers or individual therapists?	197	(18)
Christopher Mabey
Anne-Mette Hjalager
Birthe Kafjord Lange
Looking beyond: societal and economic macro-trends	215	(42)
Diversity and diversity management: a comparative advantage?	217	(18)
Margaret Linehan
Edeltraud Hanappi-Egger
Virtualization: boundaryless organizations and electronic human resource management	235	(22)
Rudiger Kabst
Stefan Strohmeier
Conclusion	257
European HRM: on the road again	259
Henrik Holt Larsen
Wolfgang Mayrhofer