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CHAPTER 9 INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. GLOBALIZATION. Stage 1: Domestic Operations Stage 2: Export Operations Stage 3: Subsidiaries or Joint Ventures Stage 4: Multinational Operations Stage 5: Transnational Operations. DIVERSITY OF WORK FORCE. Demographic trends
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GLOBALIZATION • Stage 1: Domestic Operations • Stage 2: Export Operations • Stage 3: Subsidiaries or Joint Ventures • Stage 4: Multinational Operations • Stage 5: Transnational Operations
DIVERSITY OF WORK FORCE • Demographic trends • Diversity as an asset • Greater creativity • Better problem solving • Greater system flexibility
INTERNATIONAL HRM ISSUES • Career blockage • Culture shock • Lack of pre-departure cross-cultural training • Overemphasis on technical qualification • Getting rid of a troublesome employee • Family problems
IMPROVING THE DIVERSITY • Commitment of top management • Diversity training programs • Support groups • Accommodation of family needs • Day care • Alternative work patterns
IMPROVING THE DIVERSITY • Senior mentoring programs • Apprenticeships • Communication standards • Organized activities