scholarly journals Differences in Competency Management – Comparative Analysis between Polish, Spanish, and Austrian Business Practices

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marzena Stor ◽  
Teresa Kupczyk
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Human Resources Management ◽  
National Level ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Comparative Hrm ◽  
International Human Resources ◽  
International Human Resources Management ◽  
International Hrm ◽  
Competency Management

AbstractThe main goal of the article is to present some differences in the practice of competency management, perceived as a part of human resources management, that were identified in the empirical research conducted in three countries, that is Poland, Spain, and Austria. Our research is placed within cross-cultural HRM and comparative HRM, that together with corporate-international HRM make three theoretical and research streams within international human resources management (IHRM). This is because on one side, the analysis of the research data covers comparison of competency management systems and practices both at the organizational and national level in different countries, but on the other side, we make an attempt to discuss the possible influence of national culture on identified differences.

Can multicultural human resources management problems be solved by an organisational culture?

2010 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 99-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helena Karjalainen
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Human Resources Management ◽  
Organisational Culture ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
International Human Resources ◽  
International Human Resources Management ◽  
International Hrm

During recent decades, globalisation has affected and changed functions of enterprises, firms must adapt their strategies to global business and to international human resources management. A new challenge seems to be imposed to international managers and to international HRM: how to create cooperation between employees representing different cultural backgrounds and how to find a common identity in multicultural teams? Our article, based on a case study, inter-site cases, examines five different multicultural work groups. Results reveal how cooperation can be created and managed with the HRM practices and tools: recruitment, intercultural management, mediation and organisational culture.

Challenges for Brazilian MNCs' international human resources management

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Morilha Muritiba ◽  
Sérgio Nunes Muritiba ◽  
Lindolfo Galvao de Albuquerque ◽  
Maria Tereza Leme Fleury ◽  
John Lawrence French
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Human Resources Management ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
International Human Resources ◽  
International Human Resources Management ◽  
International Human

scholarly journals Alveolars International Human Resources Faux Pas: Their History And One Managers Influence

2008 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 35-42
Author(s):  
Nivia A. Navia ◽  
Bahaudin G. Mujtaba
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Human Resources Management ◽  
Employee Morale ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Hr Practices ◽  
International Human Resources ◽  
International Human Resources Management ◽  
Management Policies ◽  
International Human

The purpose of this case is toinstill inthe reader the importance of human resource management policies and practices and how they contribute to an international companys competitiveness. International Human Resources Management (IHRM) and sound HR practices should be present at all levels within the context of strategic business objectives, culture, and resources management constraints. This case willshowcase Alveolar International, Inc., an international corporationthat specializes in the manufacturing and sales ofdental implants. It will include an overview and history, an analysis of their management constraints,some examples of non-compliance of HR practices within the firm and itseffect on employee morale, and lastly, the actions that should have been taken place from an IHRM perspective. An explanation will be provided as to how these very same blunders could have potentially contributed to the sale of the company and, furthermore, the takeover of Alveolar ina recent merger. The analysis is provided to the reader from the perspective of an employee of the corporation as well as a researcher. It should be noted that for the protection of employers and employees, the identities and names of those involved have been changed.

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