Adopting a common corporate language: international human resource management implications
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Multinational firms need to develop a long-term strategy for dealing with the complex issue of language commonality in personnel management. A standard language is vital for the success of firms dealing at international level, helping different offices communicate effectively and efficiently. Common language also plays a vital role in establishing company morale and ethos. People with language skills are usually set on a fast track to international level, while those without language skills may be given ample opportunity to learn.
Publication Name: International Journal of Human Resource Management
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0958-5192
Year: 1999
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Rethinking comparative and cross-national human resource management research
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Research into the applicability of human resource management (HRM) models in various settings has involved analyzing five main HRM models. This work produced a contextual framework made up of four national factors and a set of contingent variables and organizational strategies and policies. This framework plays a role in identifying the main determinants of HRM.
Publication Name: International Journal of Human Resource Management
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0958-5192
Year: 2001
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