Developments in Human Resource Management (HRM) in the west are now well documented. In the Asia-Pacific region HRM is still evolving, yet there remains an absence of systematic analysis that comprehensively explore the dynamics of HRM in Asia-Pacific. This book fills that gap.
This important book paints the picture of the HRM scenario in 11 Asia-Pacific countries, highlighting the challenges faced by HR professionals as well as the contextual differences, the dynamics and the growth of HR within each of these countries. Written by people living and working in the region, the countries covered are: China, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and Australia. There are also chapters on the Transfer of HRM to MNC Affiliates in Asia and the Agenda for future research and policy.
A truly groundbreaking addition to the subject area, this authoritative new text will be welcomed across the board by both academics, students and practitioners in the field of HRM.