Section outline

  • Unit Objectives
    1. Understand the strategic importance to the firm of the IHRM function and its various responsibilities
    2. Know the major staffing options for global operations and the factors involved in those choices
    3. Emphasize the need for managing the performance of expatriates through careful selection, training, and compensation
    4. Discuss the role of host country managers and the need for their training and appropriate compensation packages

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    • Reading: Morschett et al. (2015) Chapter 22, p. 509-521, Cavusgil et al. (2016)  Chapter 17, p. 492-512, Deresky (2017) Chapters 9-11, p. 371-459.

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