Publisher's Synopsis
"Human Resource Management In Europe" provides, through in-depth case studies, comparisons in HRM practice throughout the European Community. By highlighting the differences in the management of people, the detailed case studies illustrate how personnel consultants and managers approach the key issues in HRM strategy and practice in various key EC countries. The cases are drawn from the major EC economies: France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK. Each case provides valuable insights into HRM problems of local, national or pan-European concern, while country-by-country introductions and conclusions provide overviews of the human resource context for each country.;The broad range of material covered demonstrates all of the major strategic issues confronting HRM specialists throughout Europe: coping with change; becoming international; maintaining good industrial relations; remaining flexible and developing new roles for HRM and line managers.