A continent of diversity

Article Abstract:

Personnel management in EC corporations faces similar issues although these organizations may approach these concerns in differing ways. In most European companies, union relationships continue to play an important role in personnel management although union influence significantly varies. In terms of remuneration, there is a movement towards decentralization in bargaining and a need for variable pay packages. The rise in the flexibility of working practices is likewise evident in Europe. Moreover, comprehensive assessment of training needs and evaluation of training effectiveness signify the expanding demand for training in most European firms. There is also a singular trend towards an increase in the participation of personnel professionals in corporate strategic development. However, there are major differences in issues regarding decentralization of personnel management and the devolvement of personnel duties to line managers.

Europe, Corporations, European

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Corporate strategy: a no-go area for personnel?

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The first year of the Price Waterhouse/Cranfield School of Management human resources (HR) survey revealed how U.K. firms view the status and importance of HR functions. The research project investigated HR representation at the board level, HR involvement in corporate strategy, HR strategies, and the changing role of HR. Larger organizations are more likely than smaller organizations to have a personnel specialist at the board level. Half of the people responsible for HR personnel are involved in the development of corporate strategy from the beginning. Forty percent of UK organizations have a written HR strategy. The responsibility for many aspects of HR management has shifted away from the specialist function and towards line managers since 1987. The personnel function in firms in the Federal Republic of Germany, France, Spain, and Sweden also was studied.

United Kingdom, Reports, France, Sweden, Surveys, Spain, Business planning, Human resource departments, Germany, West, Great Britain, Corporations, British, Corporations, French, Corporations, West German, Corporations, Swedish, Corporations, Spanish, Price Waterhouse L.L.P.

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Comparative research in human resource management: a review and an example

Article Abstract:

A recent study has considered the complex issues involved in undertaking comparative international research in the field of human resource management (HRM), looking particularly at international comparative surveys. Research of this kind tends to be more challenging than research which is based on a single country, as it has more conceptual and methodological issues associated with it. The study indicated that it is unwise to make assumptions about the universal applicability of HRM practices for all countries.

International aspects

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