International Human Resource Management

This is the third edition of this comprehensive reference of the comparative studies of international human resource management theories and practices. Pinnington (human resource management, the British University in Dubai) and Harzing (international management, University of Melbourne) have assembled a total of 18 articles from an impressive array of international scholars of business, management, and human resources studies. Sample chapter topics include: human resource management in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, multinational companies and the host country environment, and the development of global leaders and expatriates. A "guided tour" available at the beginning of the text familiarizes readers with the symbols used throughout the text to indicate case studies, self-assessment questions, Internet resources, and learning objectives. A companion website is also available with materials designed both for teachers and students using the text. The functional layout, companion materials, and breadth