Part 6 Special Topics in Human resources Chapter 10 Managing Global Human Resources ©2004 by UIBE Liu yuxin
© 2004 by UIBE Liu yuxin Part 6 Special Topics in Human Resources Chapter 10 Managing Global Human Resources
Chapter 10 Outline -I HR and the Internationalization of Business II Improving International Assignments Through Selection III Training and Maintaining International Employees IV A Final Word:Strategic HR ©2004 by UIBE Liu yuxin 10-2
© 2004 by UIBE Liu yuxin 10-2 Chapter 10 Outline I HR and the Internationalization of Business II Improving International Assignments Through Selection III Training and Maintaining International Employees IV A Final Word: Strategic HR
Learning Objectives More effectively manage international HR- related tasks Illustrate how intercountry differences effect HRM Explain five ways to improve international assignments through selection Discuss how to train and maintain international employees ©2004 by UIBE Liu yuxin 10-3
© 2004 by UIBE Liu yuxin 10-3 Learning Objectives More effectively manage international HRrelated tasks Illustrate how intercountry differences effect HRM Explain five ways to improve international assignments through selection Discuss how to train and maintain international employees
I HR and the Internationalization of Business 1.1 The HR Challenges of International Business 1.2 How Intercountry Differences Affect HRM 10-4
© 2004 by UIBE Liu yuxin 10-4 I HR and the Internationalization I HR and the Internationalization of Business of Business 1．1 The HR Challenges of International Business 1 The HR Challenges of International Business 1．2 How Intercountry Intercountry Differences Affect HRM Differences Affect HRM
HR and The Internationalization of Business Increasingly,US based companies are doing business abroad Keys to success for firms like P&G,IBM, and Citicorp New challenges ©2004 by UIBE Liu yuxin 10-5
© 2004 by UIBE Liu yuxin 10-5 HR and The Internationalization of Business Increasingly, US based companies are doing business abroad Keys to success for firms like P&G, IBM, and Citicorp New challenges
What US Firms Should Do Coordinate plans on a worldwide basis Create organization structures providing balance Extend HR challenges,systems abroad Answer these questions: Should we staff offices with local or US managers? How should we appraise and pay the local employees? How should we deal with the unions in our offices abroad? ©2004 by UIBE Liu yuxin 10-6
© 2004 by UIBE Liu yuxin 10-6 What US Firms Should Do Coordinate plans on a worldwide basis Create organization structures providing balance Extend HR challenges, systems abroad Answer these questions: Should we staff offices with local or US managers? How should we appraise and pay the local employees? How should we deal with the unions in our offices abroad?
1.1 HR Challenges of International Business Researchers asked"What are the key global pressures affecting human resource management practices in your firm currently and for the projected future?"Responses were: Deployment Knowledge and innovation dissemination Identifying and developing talent globally ©2004 by UIBE Liu yuxin 10-7
© 2004 by UIBE Liu yuxin 10-7 1.1 HR Challenges of International Business Researchers asked “What are the key global pressures affecting human resource management practices in your firm currently and for the projected future?” Responses were: Deployment Knowledge and innovation dissemination Identifying and developing talent globally
Global Staffing Pressures Candidate selections ◆Assignment terms ◆Relocation ◆Immigration ◆Culture and language ◆Compensation ◆Tax administration Handling spouse and dependent matters ©2004 by UIBE Liu yuxin 10-8
© 2004 by UIBE Liu yuxin 10-8 Global Staffing Pressures Candidate selections Assignment terms Relocation Immigration Culture and language Compensation Tax administration Handling spouse and dependent matters
1.2 How Intercountry Differences Influence HRM -How do cultural,political,legal,and economic differences of other countries influence HR policies? Cultural factors address the ethos of a country Management styles vary China US Hong Kong ©2004 by UIBE Liu yuxin 10-9
© 2004 by UIBE Liu yuxin 10-9 1.2 How Intercountry Differences Influence HRM How do cultural, political, legal, and economic differences of other countries influence HR policies? Cultural factors address the ethos of a country Management styles vary
A Classic Study Power distance is the extent to which the less powerful members of institutions accept and expect an unequal distribution of power Different expectations ©2004 by UIBE Liu yuxin 10-10
© 2004 by UIBE Liu yuxin 10-10 A Classic Study Power distance is the extent to which the less powerful members of institutions accept and expect an unequal distribution of power Different expectations