| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 241 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Routledge contemporary Japan series ; 32 |
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Routledge contemporary Japan series ; 32.
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| Contents |
Challenges of human resource management in Japan: an introduction / Ralf Bebenroth and Toshihiro Kanai -- Taking stock of the research on evolving relationships between Japanese human resource management practices and firm performance / Nealia S. Bruning -- Japanese human resource management: inspirations from abroad and current trends of change / Markus Pudelko and Anne-Wil Harzing -- Expatriation and performance / Ralf Bebenroth and Donghao Li -- Human resource management and employment systems in Asia: directions of change and new challenges / Philippe Debroux -- Demystifying the relationship between intercultural adjustment and effectiveness in international assignments: reflections on Japanese expatriate managers / Beatriz Maria Braga and Edson Keyso De Miranda Kubo -- Global talent management and learning for the future: pressing concerns and opportunities for growth for Japanese multinationals / Mary Yoko Brannen -- Strategic human resource management research in the Japanese context: unique opportunities for theory advancement / Tomoki Sekiguchi, Norihiko Takeuchi, and Tomokazu Takeuchi -- Psychological contract in Japanese companies: an explorative study on contents, fulfillment, and breach of contracts / Yasuhiro Hattori -- Cognitive framework for performance appraisal: an empirical study of narrative evaluations in a Japanese auto company / Kiyoshi Takahashi -- Diversification of employment categories in Japanese firms and its functionality: a study based on the human resource portfolio system/ Mitsutoshi Hirano -- Quantum leap experiences for leadership development: stories and lessons of Japanese top and middle managers / Toshihiro Kanai and Yoichi Furuno |
| Summary |
Human resource management systems differ across corporations around the world. Japan has unique characteristics that create specific challenges for HRM and there is currently a lack of research focusing on Japanese HR issues available to westerners. This book examines the major challenges and dilemmas in human resource management as Japan's industrial society continues its resurgence in the global arena. The first part of the book deals with Japanese HRM from an international perspective, analysing the overall structure of Japanese HRM systems and comparing these with current international |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Personnel management -- Japan
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Manpower planning -- Japan
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Workplace Culture.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Human Resources & Personnel Management.
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Manpower planning
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Personnel management
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Japan
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Bebenroth, Ralf.
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Kanai, Toshihiro, 1954-
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| ISBN |
9780203846704 |
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0203846702 |
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1136936149 |
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9781136936142 |
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1136936157 |
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9781136936159 |
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1282913131 |
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9781282913134 |
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9786612913136 |
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6612913134 |
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