A STRATEGIC CONTEXT APPROACH TO INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RESEARCH

Joseph L.C. Cheng, Danielle L. Cooper

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

Abstract

Existing international human resource management research tends to omit context in investigating the HR needs of MNCs, and gives little attention to the role of IHR managers in strategic decision making. Building on prior works in "context-embedded" research, this paper incorporates an MNC's strategic context into the analysis of its HR needs and identifies four new research directions that will help advance the academic study of IHRM and its contribution to practice, particularly for firms pursuing a global or transnational strategy. The rationale and significance of each research direction are discussed, and some preliminary propositions are offered to guide future investigation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationLeadership in International Business Education and Research
PublisherJAI Press
Pages235-250
Number of pages16
ISBN (Print)0762310383, 9780762310388
DOIs
StatePublished - 2003
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameResearch in Global Strategic Management
Volume8
ISSN (Print)1064-4857

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Business and International Management

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