International & Foreign Business Enterprises - General & Miscellaneous, Employees - Hiring & Firing, Human Resources - Personnel Management, International Employment

Internationalization

Name: Internationalization
Author: Stephen J. Perkins
ISBN: 9780749424640

by Stephen J. Perkins

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Overview

Going global is a fact of life for most organizations these days. But in most cases, problems prove to be thornier than technical or commercial issue. This major new work tackles these issues head on. Drawing on practical experience across all continents, it shows how to design and implement a human resources strategy within the context o fan overall business strategy for internationalization. In a clear, practical style, it shows how to identify opportunities for business development and how to maximize the return. It also shows how to operate in both developed and developing countries and how to meet the challenge of the people dimension.

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Case studies drawn from the US, Europe and all major developing countries.

About the Author, Stephen J. Perkins

Stephen J. Perkins is a professor at London Metropolitan University and a visiting research fellow at Cass Business School. He has held senior management posts during internationalization initiatives and spent a period as a management consultant.

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Looks at the interpersonal dimension of global business, and shows how to design a human resource strategy within the context of an overall strategy for internationalization. Examines issues of organization, capabilities development, and international terms and conditions, and discusses performance management. A final chapter on becoming a global human resource manager describes personnel and management styles in various regions and countries. Principles are illustrated with detailed case histories. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.