Chris Brewster & Hilary Harris 
International Human Resource Management [PDF ebook] 
A European Perspective

International HRM provides an important contribution to our understanding of the human resource management phenomenon, encompassing groundbreaking research, both empirical and conceptual, on international policy and practice in this rapidly developing area. Set within the context of Europe, this book brings together a collection of thought-provoking papers from European experts in the field, adopting a broad and highly up-to-date approach to topical issues in international HRM. Drawing on national experiences from a wide range of countries, contributors from Europe examine key issues and debates such as:the internationalization of the world economy, the increasing importance of IHRM, and its implications for individuals, organizations and researchersthe divergence/convergence of IHRM policies and practicesthe balance between localization and standardizationthe dynamics of culture and gender in relation to IHRMThis book constitutes a valuable resource for researchers, teachers and students in the field of international human resource management.