Chapter 15 Human Resource Management in the Global Firm

Learning Objectives

In this chapter, you will learn about:

  • The strategic role of human resources in international business

  • International staffing policy

  • Preparation and training of international employees

  • International performance appraisal

  • Compensating employees

  • International labor relations

  • Diversity in the international workforce

The Strategic Role of Human Resources in International Business

Leading firms often refer to their employees as “human talent,” “human capital,” or “intangible assets,” emphasizing that they represent a strategic investment rather than a cost. Without designers, problem solvers, knowledge workers, and other skilled people, Pixar, Gucci, Nokia, ...

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