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Global Diffusion of Human Resource Practices: Institutional and Cultural Limits
John J. Lawler
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Hardback. The competitive forces generated by globalization act to promote the cross-national diffusion of human resource management 'best practices'. This book contains papers from authors in Europe, Asia, Africa, and US who explore diffusion in a variety of national contexts. Series: Advances in International Management. Num Pages: 308 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 29. Weight in Grams: 609.
The competitive forces generated by globalization act to promote the cross-national diffusion of human resource management 'best practices'. In particular, high performance work practices have come to be viewed as the standard as companies in many parts of the world have endeavored to 'Americanize' their employment and management systems. Yet cultural, institutional, and ideological forces continue to offer resistance to the global convergence of HR practices. This volume contains papers from authors in Europe, Asia, Africa, and US who explore diffusion in a variety of national contexts. Different methodologies and perspectives provide a range of interpretations regarding diffusion and convergence. ... Read more
The competitive forces generated by globalization act to promote the cross-national diffusion of human resource management 'best practices'. In particular, high performance work practices have come to be viewed as the standard as companies in many parts of the world have endeavored to 'Americanize' their employment and management systems. Yet cultural, institutional, and ideological forces continue to offer resistance to the global convergence of HR practices. This volume contains papers from authors in Europe, Asia, Africa, and US who explore diffusion in a variety of national contexts. Different methodologies and perspectives provide a range of interpretations regarding diffusion and convergence. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
308
Condition
New
Series
Advances in International Management
Number of Pages
308
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780762314010
SKU
V9780762314010
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