This text presents the HRM scenario in a number of countries in the Middle East, highlighting the growth of the HR function in these countries, their dominant HRM systems, the influence of different factors and the challenges faced

"In this book, we will examine the formation and allocation of human resources that brought about economic growth, focusing on the form of education and training in schools, companies, and the military. In particular, how are knowledge and skills delivered in a 'have-not' country like Japan?...

This paper examines the role that human capital plays in firm's strategic decisions. It focuses on long-distance corporate relocations which present certain trade-offs in terms of human capital and modifies firms' relationship with the labour force. It is assessed to what extent having (an...