The first part of this paper provides an overview of global HRM. Emphasis has been placed on examining some of the similatities and differences between international and domestic HRM. It is evident that operating in a global evironment is more complex that operating in a single country or single...

This paper provides an overview of the methods and procedures for evaluating HR functions, activities and departments and discusses in more details the emerging approach and entitled : Stakeholder Approach.

In this study, we focus on firms that are listed on foreign exchanges from six countries: France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, The Netherlands and U.K. to provide some insights into the following questions: (1) what are the major perceived costs and benefits of foreign listing? (2) What are the...

Downsizing has become a daily news phenomenon. This study provides a literature synthesis on the impact of downsizing on the "victims" and the "survivors", and shares the experiences of three large Canadian companies who had gone through the process.

Core Competencies are a very vague reference point for strategic decisions. This study tries to find a way from the core competencies to company structures and thus a way for the implementation of core competencies.