New models of strategic HRM in a global context

Abstract

Although strategic human resource management began to emerge as a domain of study around 1980, many of the field's major theoretical and empirical strides have occurred during the last decade or so. By and large these have emanated from communities of scholars operating within specific countries or, in some cases, regions of the world. The next generation of contributions, however, is beginning to emerge on a global basis. This special issue fosters the broader development of our field by bringing together a set of papers written by a cadre of scholars from various spots around the world who recently gathered at Cornell University to share thoughts and perspectives. While viewpoints vary, overall the collection offers a wealth of specific insights and suggestions for moving the field forward on the inevitable path of globalization.

Keywords:

• Human resource management
• strategic HRM
• international HRM

Acknowledgements

Funding for the conference was provided by the Center for Advanced HR Studies (CAHRS) and the Dean's Faculty Excellence Fund, School of ILR, Cornell University.