Managing Human Resources in Cross-Border Alliances: (Global HRM)

Across the world companies are seeking alliances with companies in other countries and forming cross-border alliances (CBAs). These collaborations are some of the most complex and exciting in the business world. And while CBAs offer multinational companies a way into the global marketplace, there is no guarantee of success. Managing Human Resources in Cross-Border Alliances looks at the business and human resources issues that arise in these complex collaborations, putting forward the case that it is the handling of these issues that can determine the CBA's success. The book takes readers through the two main kinds of CBA, international joint ventures (IJV) and international mergers and acquisitions (IMA), explaining how each type works and which Human Resources (HR) issues arise. As well as analysing these issues and explaining the relevant management, economics and sociological theories, it uses short end-of-chapter case studies and indepth end-of-text case studies to provide numerous practical examples. The first major textbook that seriously studies HR issues in a Cross-Border Alliances context, this book offers both students of HR/international business and practicing HR professionals alike the frameworks for truly understanding the complexities of the area.

Table of Contents:
1. Cross-Border Alliances and Human Resource Management  2. Global Strategic Alliances  3. HRM in International Joint Ventures  4. International Mergers and Acquisitions  5. HRM in International Mergers and Acquisitions  6. Understanding and Managing Cultural Diversity in Cross-Border Alliances  7. Understanding and Managing Cooperation, Control, Structure and Exit in Cross-Border Alliances  8. Cross-Border Alliances and the HRM Profession.  Appendices: Appendix A: The International Joint Venture of Davidson-Marley BV (4 parts).  Appendix B: Precision Measurement in Japan

About the Author :
Susan E Jackson, Yadong Luo, Randall S Schuler

Review :
"Timely and Comprehensive. Drawing on scholarly literature and real cases, this book provides a comprehensive treatment of HR issues in international alliances, and should be useful for any manager involved in cross-border alliances, mergers and acquisitions. Professor Andrew Inkpen, Thunderbird American Graduate School of International Management." "Managing HR in Cross Border Alliances provides new ways of looking at international human resource issues. The authors are highly visible, capable, proven researchers so it is natural to expect a great deal from them in this book. They did not let us down. David Ricks, Distinguished Professor of Management and International Business University of Missouri - St. Louis." "Practitioners, academics and students will love this book. It synthesizes theory, extensive literature, case studies and practical examples to provide an informative and challenging text. The outcomes of the book include clear guidelines for practice and a sharp analysis of the HR issues involved in cross border alliances. Professor Robin Kramar, Macquarie Graduate School of Management."