International Human Resource Management: Policies and Practices for Multinational Enterprises

by Briscoe; Dennis

• ISBN13: 9780415884754
• ISBN10: 0415884756
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781136720307
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-07-27
• Publisher: Routledge
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Summary

Thoroughly updated and revised, this second edition now includes key terms, learning objectives, discussion questions and an end-of-book integrative case. It has been designed to lead readers through all of the key topics in a highly engaging and approachable way. This book focuses on IHRM within multi-national enterprises (MNEs) and covers topics including: * MNE and country culture * organizational structure, strategy and design * international joint ventures and cross-border mergers and acquisitions * labour standards, ethics and codes of conduct * selection and mangement of international assignees * training and management development * compensation and benefits * health and safety and crisis management * IHRM departments and professionals Uncovering precisely why IHRM is important for success in international business and how IHRM policies and practices function within the multinational enterprise, this outstanding textbook provides an essential foundation for an understanding of the theory and practice of IHRM. This book is essential reading for all students, lecturers and IHRM professionals