Globalisation and Human Resources Management

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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DECLARATION

I, [your name], declare that the contents of this dissertation/thesis represent my own unaided work, and that the dissertation/thesis has not previously been submitted for academic examination towards any qualification. Furthermore, it represents my own opinions and not necessarily those of the University.

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ABSTRACT

In this study we will try to explore the concept of “Globalisation and human resource management”. The main focus of the research will be on the rapid and recent economic globalisation. The research will also analyze the emergence of globalisation and role of human resource management to fight against this competition. Finally the research describes major effect of the internationalisation and the segmentation HRM practices between the frames destined to occupy strategic positions and the rest employees.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Background of the study1

Problem Statement1

Research Aims and Objectives2

Significance of the Study2

Rationale/ Nature of the study3

Hypothesis/Research Question3

Reliability and Validity3

Ethical Consideration4

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW6

General Challenges for Global HR Function8

International Assignments8

The Global Picture9

How Is Globalisation affecting HRM?10

Technological Change and the Economy12

Psychological Change and the Economy13

Political and Economical Change15

REFERENCES19

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Background of the study

The concept of financial globalisation is undoubtedly one of the most commonly used concept in the late twentieth century. The globalisation of the economy has upset the order and functioning of the economy: it acts on changing the rules of competition, the expansion of trading zones (transition a business "inter-national" trade "inter-regional"), the uniform culture and also on the exploitation of poorer countries. (Pudelko 2008, 2045). Some even accuse globalisation as the cause of the increase in unemployment in developed countries because of the relocation of production sites in countries of the developing world. Globalisation is not, however, as the media suggest, a recent phenomenon. (Poon 2007, 133)

Problem Statement

The beginnings of globalisation appeared with IBM and SINGER, the U.S. multinationals which have managed to conquer the world markets through internationalizing their activities and making boundaryless operations with customers around the globe. The first major expansion of transnational corporations has made in Europe in the 50s, when firms have implemented to circumvent protectionist barriers. This logic of market access remains crucial in the development of direct investment abroad. (Michie 2008, 445)

Research Aims and Objectives

The research has focused on the following aims and objectives:

To understand comprehensive and deep study of technological, psychological, political and economic change in today world of economy and countries.

•Deep and constructive research regarding globalisation and role of human resources management to achieved vision of success

Significance of the Study

Globalisation has many implications for human resource management and the function ...