International human resource management - Chapter 2

Trong chương này, chúng tôi kiểm tra xem địa điểm quốc tế tăng trưởng nhu cầu về quản lý, và các yếu tố tác động về cách quản lý của các công ty quốc tế hóa đáp ứng với những thách thức này. Chúng tôi bắt đầu với các tiền đề rằng các nguồn nhân lực (HR) sẽ không hoạt động trong chân không, và các hoạt động nhân sự được xác định bởi, và ảnh hưởng, các yếu tố tổ chức. Chúng tôi bao gồm các lĩnh vực sau:...
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International human resource management - Chapter 2 Chapter 2The organizational context 2/1Use with International Human Resource Management ISBN 1-84480013-X Published by Thomson Learning © Peter Dowling and Denice Welch Chapter objectivesIn this chapter, we examine how international growth placesdemands on management, and the factors that impact on howmanagers of internationalizing firms responds to thesechallenges. We start with the premise that the human resource(HR) function does not operate in a vacuum, and that HRactivities are determined by, and influence, organisationalfactors. We cover the following areas:• structural responses to international growth• control and coordination mechanisms (cont.) 2/2 Use with International Human Resource Management ISBN 1-84480013-X Published by Thomson Learning © Peter Dowling and Denice Welch Chapter objectives (cont.)• mode of operation used in various international markets• effect of responses on human resource management approaches and activities.It builds upon material covered in Chapter 1 to provide ameaningful global and organizational context for drawing outthe international dimension of human resource management –the central theme of this book. 2/3 Use with International Human Resource Management ISBN 1-84480013-X Published by Thomson Learning © Peter Dowling and Denice WelchFigure 2-1: Management demands of international growth 2/4 Use with International Human Resource Management ISBN 1-84480013-X Published by Thomson Learning © Peter Dowling and Denice Welch The path to global status• Causes structural responses, due to: – Strain imposed by growth and geographical spread – Need for improved coordination and control across business units – The constraints imposed by host-government regulations on ownership and equity• Evolution path common but not normative 2/5 Use with International Human Resource Management ISBN 1-84480013-X Published by Thomson Learning © Peter Dowling and Denice WelchFigure 2-2: Stages of internationalization 2/6 Use with International Human Resource Management ISBN 1-84480013-X Published by Thomson Learning © Peter Dowling and Denice Welch Stages of internationalization: Exporting• Typically the initial stage of international operations – Usually handled by an intermediary (foreign agent or distributor) – Role of HR department unclear at this stage 2/7 Use with International Human Resource Management ISBN 1-84480013-X Published by Thomson Learning © Peter Dowling and Denice Welch Figure 2-3: Export department 2/8Use with International Human Resource Management ISBN 1-84480013-X Published by Thomson Learning © Peter Dowling and Denice Welch Sales subsidiary• Replacing foreign agents/distributors with own through sales or branch offices/subsidiaries• May be prompted by: – Problems with foreign agents – More confidence in international activities – Desire for greater control – Give greater support to exporting activities• PCNs may be selected, leading to some HR involvement 2/9 Use with International Human Resource Management ISBN 1-84480013-X Published by Thomson Learning © Peter Dowling and Denice Welch Figure 2-4: Sales subsidiary 2/10Use with International Human Resource Management ISBN 1-84480013-X Published by Thomson Learning © Peter Dowling and Denice Welch International division• Creation of a separate division in which all international activities are grouped• Resembles ‘miniature replica’ of domestic organization• Subsidiary managers report to head of international division• Objectives regarding foreign activities may determine approach to staffing of key positions – Expatriate management role of corporate HR 2/11 Use with International Human Resource Management ISBN 1-84480013-X ...