Context-bound configurations of corporate HR functions in multinational corporations

Considerable attention has focused on how multinational corporations (MNCs) deal with the simultaneous pressures of globalization and localization when it comes to human resource management (HRM). HR function activities in this process, however, have received less focus. The study presented here identifies configurations of the corporate HR function based on international HRM (IHRM) structures, exploring how issues of interdependency shape corporate HR roles. The study is based on 248 interviews in 16 MNCs based in 19 countries. The findings are applied to develop a contextually based framework outlining the main corporate HR function configurations in MNCs, including new insights into methods of IHRM practice design.

This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: [Context-bound configurations of corporate HR functions in multinational corporations. Human Resource Management 49, 1 p45-66 (2010)], which has been published in final form at https://doi.org/10.1002/hrm.20333. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Use of Self-Archived Versions: https://authorservices.wiley.com/author-resources/Journal-Authors/licensing/self-archiving.html#3.

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Work Title Context-bound configurations of corporate HR functions in multinational corporations
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  1. Elaine Farndale
  2. Jaap Paauwe
  3. Shad S. Morris
  4. Günter K. Stahl
  5. Philip Stiles
  6. Jonathan Trevor
  7. Patrick M. Wright
Keyword
  1. Human Resource function
  2. Interdependency
  3. International human resource management
  4. Multinational corporations
  5. Organization context
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Work Type Article
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  1. Human Resource Management
Publication Date January 25, 2010
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  1. https://doi.org/10.1002/hrm.20333
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  • Added Creator Elaine Farndale
  • Added Creator Jaap Paauwe
  • Added Creator Shad S. Morris
  • Added Creator Günter K. Stahl
  • Added Creator Philip Stiles
  • Added Creator Jonathan Trevor
  • Added Creator Patrick M. Wright
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    • Human Resource function, Interdependency, International human resource management, Multinational corporations, Organization context
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    • 2010-01-25
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