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Introduction to International Human Resource Management. A Presentation by Aditi Shah. IHRM Defined. International HRM can be defined as ‘the interplay among: human resource activities, types of employees and countries of operations.’. Types of employees. HCN (Host Country Nationals)
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Introduction to International Human Resource Management A Presentation by Aditi Shah
IHRM Defined • International HRM can be defined as ‘the interplay among: human resource activities, types of employees and countries of operations.’
Types of employees • HCN (Host Country Nationals) • PCN (Parent Country Nationals) • TCN (Third Country Nationals)
Who is an ‘Expatriate’? • An expatriate is an employee who is working and temporarily residing in a foreign country. An expatriate is also called an ‘international assignee’.
Differences between domestic and international HRM • AN EXERCISE
Differences between domestic and international HRM • More HR activities • The need for a broader perspective • More involvement in employees’ personal lives • Changes in emphasis as the workforce mix of expatriates and locals varies
Differences between domestic and international HRM (Contd.) • More exposure to risk • Broader external influences such as the type of government and the general state of the economy
Variables that moderate differences between domestic and international HRM • The Cultural Environment (the emic-etic distinction) • The Industry type • Reliance of an MNC on its home country domestic market • Attitude of the senior management towards international operations