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"This timely book evaluates international human capital policies, offering a comparative perspective on global efforts to generate new ideas and novel ways of thinking about human capital. Examining educational reforms, quality of education and links between education and socio-economic...
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The aim of this book is to present a much-needed conceptualization of 'the learning region'. The editors scrutinize key concepts and issues surrounding this phenomenon, which are then discussed in the context of recent literature. This unique conceptualization of the learning region presents a...
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The authors of this fascinating and original work contend that by analysing the conduct of organization members, a great deal can be learnt about firm behaviour and about the cooperative and competitive forces that underlie industry evolution
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and cutting-edge, this book offers crucial insights for scholars investigating strategic management and strategic human … capital, as well as researchers interested in entrepreneurship and human resource management. It will also benefit managers …
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'Handbook of Research in International Human Resource Management represents a welcome contribution of IHRM literature …, staffing, performance management, leadership development, and diversity management, international assignment and mobility … issues, the role of IHRM in the management of global teams and cross-border joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions …
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Despite increasing research efforts, there is still much confusion regarding the nature and contribution of the most intangible forms of capital. This book develops a comprehensive and unifying conception of intangible capital in order to understand its role with respect to economic growth,...
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This volume examines some of the most pressing employment and compensation issues confronting academic administrators. Contributors discuss topics such as: ageing of faculty, changing economic conditions and shifts in faculty employment patterns, rapid increases in health care costs and trends...
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Human Capital Over the Life Cycle synthesises comparative research on the processes of human capital formation in the areas of education and training in Europe, in relation to the labour market. The book proposes that one of the most important challenges faced by Europe today is to understand...
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In twenty years of reform in China, the key development has been the opening-up of the market to foreign trade and international investment. This increased economic openness has been accompanied by profound changes in both economic organisation and regional disparity. This comprehensive book...
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provided by this work. As such, it makes a distinct contribution to the furtherance of evidence-based management theory and … practice and will strongly appeal to those with an interest in management, international business and Asian studies …
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