Managing human resources in Europe : a thematic approach (Routledge Global Human Resource Management Series)

This informative text provides an analysis of the ten most important themes in European HRM. It takes a thematic yet critical approach and includes three distinct country examples in each chapter, paying special attention to dilemmas, controversies, paradoxes and problems in the field. The major themes covered here are the role of the institutional context, the importance of various organizational forms for HRM, the roles and contributions of HRM within the organization and the impact of societal macro-trends on HRM. Written and edited by leading European authorities, this text is essential reading for all those studying or working in HRM in Europe, and allows an exciting synthesis of theory and practice, illustrated with living case studies. 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. European Hrm : A Distinct Field Of Research And Practice / Wolfgang Mayrhofer And Henrik Holt Larsen -- Looking Outside : The Institutional Context -- The European Union And Hrm : Impact On Present And Future Members / Ivan Svetlik And Ruth Alas -- Deregulation : Hrm And The Flexibility-security Nexus / Koen Dewettinck [and Others] -- European Employment Relations : From Collectivism To Individualism? / Erling Rasmussen And Torben Andersen -- Looking Inside : Embeddedness In The Organization -- Hrm In Multinational Corporations : Strategies And Systems / Paul Gooderham And Odd Nordhaug -- Hrm In Small And Medium Enterprises : Typical, But Typically Ignored / Eleni Stavrou-costea And Bo Manson -- Hrm In Not-for-profit International Organizations : Different, But Also Alike / Chris Brewster And Stephen Lee -- Looking At Oneself : The Roles And Contribution Of Hrm -- Measuring Hrm : The Acid Test For Managing Intangible Resources / Ulf Johanson And Bo Hansson -- Hrm And Organizational Performance : Universal And Contextual Evidence / Irene Nikandrou, Rita Campos E Cunha And Nancy Papalexandris -- Role Of Hr Professionals : Od Consultants, Strategic Brokers Or Individual Therapists? / Christopher Mabey, Anne-mette Hjalager And Birthe Kåfjord Lange -- Looking Beyond : Societal And Economic Macro-trends -- Diversity And Diversity Management : A Comparative Advantage? / Margaret Linehan And Edeltraud Hanappi-egger -- Virtualization : Boundaryless Organizations And Electronic Human Resource Management / Rüdiger Kabst And Stefan Strohmeier -- European Hrm : On The Road Again / Henrik Holt Larsen And Wolfgang Mayrhofer. Edited By Henrik Holt Larsen And Wolfgang Mayrhofer. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. 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. This informative text provides an analysis of the ten most important themes in European HRM. It 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. The major themes covered here are clustered in four broad categories: the role of the institutional context ('looking outside'), analyzing the significance of the European Union for HRM issues, deregulation, especially the tension between flexibility and security at the organizational and individual level and the changes in employment relations; the importance of various organizational forms for HRM ('looking inside'), discussing the specifics of HRM in multinational corporations, small and medium sized enterprises and not-for-profit organizations; the roles and contributions of HRM within the organization ('looking at oneself'), considering the necessities and limits of measuring HRM outputs and contributions, the link between HRM and organizational performance and the various roles of HR professionals; and the impact of societal macro-trends on HRM ('looking beyond'), examining diversity and diversity management and virtual HRM. Written and edited by leading European authorities, this text is essential reading for all those studying or working in HRM in Europe, and allows an exciting synthesis of theory and practice, illustrated with living case studies

this Informative Text Provides An Analysis Of The Ten Most Important Themes In European Hrm. It Takes A Thematic Yet Critical Approach And Includes Three Distinct Country Examples In Each Chapter, Paying Special Attention To Dilemmas, Controversies, Paradoxes And Problems In The Field. The Major Themes Covered Here Are The Role Of The Institutional Context, The Importance Of Various Organizational Forms For Hrm, The Roles And Contributions Of Hrm Within The Organization And The Impact Of Societal Macro-trends On Hrm.

written And Edited By Leading European Authorities, This Text Is Essential Reading For All Those Studying Or Working In Hrm In Europe, And Allows An Exciting Synthesis Of Theory And Practice, Illustrated With Living Case Studies.

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.