International HRM – Managing Diversity in the Workplace

Citation

Harris, P.R. (2001), "International HRM – Managing Diversity in the Workplace", European Business Review, Vol. 13 No. 1, pp. 74-76. https://doi.org/10.1108/ebr.2001.13.1.74.1

In an era of globalization, International HRM is a timely text, especially for MBA programs and executive education. The subtitle indicates the book’s primary thrust – Managing Diversity in the Workplace, while the varied contents are devoted to issues, trends, solutions and applications related to diversity in global human resource management (HRM).

Its 37 chapters, plus foreword by Professor Fred Luthans, are organized into six parts dealing with cultural diversity in global business, strategic HRM, international recruitment/selection/placement of personnel, training and development of the workforce, employee relations, and issues in global and cultural diversity. This select assortment of published articles and case studies is edited by Professor Maryann Albricht, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA and an officer of the National Academy of Management. The volume begins with her insightful introduction that provides a helpful context for the material of some 55 distinguished contributors.

The value of this useful work is in the scope and quality of coverage on its key topics of culture, diversity, and HRM – all viewed from a global perspective!The contributions are by leading authors in the field of management and executive education. The carefully chosen contributions address contemporary changes in the worldwide work environment and its workforce. Particular attention is given to the use of technology and information within international business with practical examples skill and competency‐based models for what I have characterized as The New Work Culture (Harris, Human Resource Development Press, Amherst, MA, 1998). The nine pragmatic cases balance both the theoretical coverage and the applied exercises supplied by the editor. It is impossible in this review to cover the wide‐ranging subjects and guidelines offered by the many contributors, but they do include most of the major executive concerns related to managing human assets or knowledge workers in a rapidly changing Information Society that impacts all aspects of twenty‐first century commerce!The editor has compiled a unique collection that will be of interest to academics and consultants, as well as students and even practitioners!