Standardization vs. Localization: A Disney Case Study Multi-national organizations are becoming more prevalent in the global economy. The expansion into new countries requires companies to examine policies and products more closely. Standardization and localization are the options available to corporate decision makers when deciding whether products will be consistent across geographic borders or will vary based on the culture in local regions. Many levels of standardization and localization
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brands and purchase intent. Businesses need to have a presence everywhere and yet limited resources only allow for some markets to receive funding for customized material (Rogowski 2004). Thus‚ from a financial perspective‚ some degree of standardization is always desirable. Over the past decade‚ marketers have recognized that it really is not about an either or strategy regarding standardization and localization. It is more about degree and decisions will vary by product category‚ consumer preferences
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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (HRM) IN THE GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE: THEORY AND PRACTICE. BY UKERTOR GABRIEL MOTI (P.hD.) Department of Public Administration UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA INTRODUCTION Human resource management (HRM) is universal in terms of strategies‚ policies and processes. The term has gradually replaced personnel management. Managing and developing human resources in the international (global) setting is increasingly recognized as a central challenge
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INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT The Concept of Human Resource Management Human resources is a term used to refer to how people are managed by organizations. It was basically a traditionally administrative function but with time it focuses and recognizes talented and engaged people and organizational success. Human resources has at least two related interpretations depending on context. The original usage was traditionally called labour. It is a measure of the work done by human beings. This
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Human Resource Management International Digest Emerald Article: HR ’s future in a global setting Peter Reilly Article information: To cite this document: Peter Reilly‚ (2012)‚"HR ’s future in a global setting"‚ Human Resource Management International Digest‚ Vol. 20 Iss: 3 pp. 3 - 5 Permanent link to this document: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09670731211224285 Downloaded on: 02-12-2012 References: This document contains references to 2 other documents To copy this document: permissions@emeraldinsight
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Framework for Human Resources Management International Civil Service Commission Introduction The International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) adopted in 2000 a Framework for Human Resources Management. It was developed by members of ICSC and its secretariat‚ representatives of the organizations of the United Nations common system and representatives of the staff. The purpose of the Framework is to enable the organizations of the United Nations common system to manage their human resources effectively
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Managing Human Resources‚ 3rd edn‚ John Wiley & Sons‚ Milton‚ Qld. In chapter 1 of the text‚ the author shows an overview of human resource management and strategic human resource management. The author also shows the relationship between HRM and management‚ manager’s role meaning of strategy‚ strategic approach to HRM and strategic challenges. Lots of diagrams and explanations are used by the author. This chapter has contributed to my understanding of strategic human resource management by analysing
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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT UNIT 1 Human Resource Management (HRM) comprises of planning‚ organizing‚ directing‚ controlling for procurement(recruitment and staffing)‚ development‚ compensating and maintenance to achieve individual objectives‚ organizational objectives and societal objectives. HRM is the process of managing people in organizations in a structured and thorough manner. HRM is the organizational function that deals with issues related to people such as compensation‚ hiring‚ performance
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Human Resource Management (HRM) is the function within an organization that focuses on recruitment of‚ management of‚ and providing direction for the people who work in the organization. HRM can also be performed by line managers. HRM is the organizational function that deals with issues related to people such as compensation‚ hiring‚ performance management‚ organization development‚ safety‚ wellness‚ benefits‚ employee motivation‚ communication‚ administration‚ and training. HRM is also a strategic
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www.ccsenet.org/ibr International Business Research Vol. 4‚ No. 1; January 2011 The Effect of Human Resource Management Practices on Corporate Performance: A Study of Graphic Communications Group Limited Rosemond Boohene‚ PhD (Corresponding author) School of Business University of Cape Coast‚ Cape Coast Tel: 233-20-710-5865 E-mail: rboohene@yahoo.com Ernesticia Lartey Asuinura School of Business University of Cape Coast‚ Cape Coast Tel: 233-33-213-7870 Abstract E-mail: ticialassuinura@yahoo
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