Mila B. Lazarova

This revised and fully updated third edition of a bestselling textbook provides an in-depth examination of international human resource management, enabling readers to develop a strong understanding of the strategic management of people in organizations globally. It integrates comparative approaches to human resource management and moves beyond traditional, expatriate-focused perspectives to offer a broader treatment of contemporary cultural, institutional, and organizational challenges. Featuring cutting-edge insights into the field, this textbook is an essential resource for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate courses in international human resource management and global talent management. This third edition reflects the evolving global landscape of work (including generative artificial intelligence, shifting geopolitics, and a focus on sustainability), featuring all-new vignettes and discussion questions to guide learning. The textbook will also benefit instructors and courses in human resource management that seek to embed an international and contemporary perspective in their teaching. Key Features Explores how globalization, digitalization, and new forms of work are reshaping international human resource management Presents updated and extensive coverage of key international human resource management topics and debates Includes case studies that highlight critical aspects of international human resource management and provide students with applied insights and practical advice Includes teaching materials and chapter slides to support effective classroom learning

This revised and fully updated third edition of a bestselling textbook provides an in-depth examination of international human resource management, enabling readers to develop a strong understanding of the strategic management of people in organizations globally. It integrates comparative approaches to human resource management and moves beyond traditional, expatriate-focused perspectives to offer a broader treatment of contemporary cultural, institutional, and organizational challenges. Featuring cutting-edge insights into the field, this textbook is an essential resource for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate courses in international human resource management and global talent management. This third edition reflects the evolving global landscape of work (including generative artificial intelligence, shifting geopolitics, and a focus on sustainability), featuring all-new vignettes and discussion questions to guide learning. The textbook will also benefit instructors and courses in human resource management that seek to embed an international and contemporary perspective in their teaching. Key Features Explores how globalization, digitalization, and new forms of work are reshaping international human resource management Presents updated and extensive coverage of key international human resource management topics and debates Includes case studies that highlight critical aspects of international human resource management and provide students with applied insights and practical advice Includes teaching materials and chapter slides to support effective classroom learning

With increasing globalization comes the need to understand human resource management (HRM) more broadly across countries, cultures, institutions, and organizational types. Designed to help readers explore and understand the key concepts and latest research behind the strategic management of people in organizations that operate in a global context, this accessible book provides concise coverage of HRM concepts, balancing comparative approaches and US and non-US schools of thought. Not limited to the multinational firm, the book reflects the most current knowledge in the field and considers all types of organizations embedded in the global context. Chapter-opening vignettes (short cases) exemplify the chapter’s core topics and show readers how chapter content can be applied. Extensive references make it easy for readers to explore concepts in more depth.