THE MANAGEMENT OF A MULTICULTURAL WORKFORCE

Many companies have culturally diverse workforces. This applies to medium and small sized business as well as to multinational organizations. The existence of a multicultural workforce has important implications for human resource policies.

Human Resource Management and its Significance for International Firms.

Origins and Scope of National Culture.

Relevance of National Culture for Organisations.

Influences of National Culture on Organisations.

DEALING AND COPING WITH DIFFERENT NATIONAL CULTURES.

Management of Human Resources in a Single Multinational Firm: The Context.

Management of Human Resources in a Single Multinational Firm: Thinking Globally, Acting Locally.

Management of Human Resources in International Alliances and Joint Ventures.

Management of a Multi-Ethnic Workforce in the Same Site.

Transferring Management Practices Across Cultures.

Concluding Remarks.

Index.