International HRM in an Uncertain World

This book explores international human resource management (IHRM) practices in the contexts of high uncertainties, such as financial crisis, political and civil uncertainty, environmental collapse, and recession. It brings together recent thinking from different perspectives and methodologies and discusses common methodological challenges and ways forward for future researchers on HRM in high contextual uncertainty.

Format: Hardback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 28 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of international human resource management (IHRM) in the face of high uncertainties. It encompasses a wide range of challenging situations, including financial crises, political and civil unrest, environmental collapse, and economic downturns.
Research on unstable and unpredictable business environments and their impact on human resource management (HRM) remains relatively scarce and scattered across various disciplines. This volume aims to bring together recent insights and perspectives from diverse methodologies. Multinational enterprises (MNEs) are often praised for their ability to implement highly tactical and robust talent management practices, including work-based, HRM-led, and international systems, in alignment with their global operations. However, despite these claims, MNEs often fall short in effectively managing their human resources in uncertain contexts.
The chapters in this book explore the intricacies of how, why, and when MNEs encounter challenges in implementing effective HRM practices in high contextual uncertainty. At a theoretical level, this collection brings together advancements and extensions of various key theories in the field of HRM. It examines common methodological challenges and provides valuable guidance for future researchers interested in exploring HRM in high contextual uncertainty.
The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of The International Journal of Human Resource Management, a leading publication in the field of HRM. This book offers valuable insights and perspectives for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers alike, as they navigate the complexities of HRM in uncertain environments.

Weight: 590g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032327884