Contemporary global issues in human resource management / edited by Mehmet Ali Turkmenoglu, Berat Cicek.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Turkmenoglu, Mehmet Ali, 1986- editor.

Cicek, Berat, 1984- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Personnel management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvii, 283 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bingley, England : Emerald Publishing, [2021]

Summary:

Focusing on current workplace issues and employee and employer expectations of Human Resource Management in a rapidly changing business environment, this book examines current trends of HR practices and expands on current literature.

Contents:

Intro

Half Tiltle Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Acknowledgments

Contents

List of Figures

List of Tables

About the Authors

Foreword

Introduction

Structure of the Book

The Objective of the Book

Chapter 1: Contemporary Career Approaches for the Needs of Today's Individuals and Organizations

The Term "Career"

Protean Career

Boundaryless Career

Inter-Organizational Career

Portfolio Career

Dual Ladder

Customized Career

Conclusion

References

Chapter 2: Exploring Appearance-based Discrimination in the Workplace

Discrimination in the Workplace

Appearance-based Discrimination in the Workplace

Appearance and Recruitment

Appearance and Emotional Labour

Appearance, Gender and Attractiveness

Future Research Directions

Solutions and Recommendations

Further Reading

Appendix: Key Terms and Definitions

Chapter 3: Diversity Management: Revealing the Need for a Context-specific Approach

Emergence and Diffusion of Diversity Management

Contextualizing Diversity Management

Evidence from the Turkish Context

Chapter 4: Work-Family Life Balance in the Changing Business World

Background

Changes in the Roles of the Individual in Business and Family Life

The Basis of Conflicts (Imbalance) in Roles in Business and Family Life

Dimensions of Work and Family Life Conflicts

Theories Related to the Conflict of Work and Family Life

Causes and Consequences of the Work-Family Conflict (Imbalance)

Measures to be Taken to Establish Work-Family Life Balance

Conclusion and Recommendations

Chapter 5: Human Resources Information Systems: A Recent Literature Survey

Information Systems (IS).

Management Support Systems

Management Information Systems

Decision Support Systems

Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)

Methodology

Literature Survey Findings

Chapter 6: Digital Transformation and Creation of an Agile Workforce: Exploring Company Initiatives and Employee Attitudes

Growth of Digitalization and Employee Resistance

Role of the HR

Discussion

Limitations and Future Research Implications and Conclusion

Chapter 7: Human Resource Management in Knowledge Intensive Firms

Knowledge Intensive Firms and Knowledge Workers

Challenges of Managing Human Resources in Knowledge Intensive Firms

Attracting Knowledge Worker's Attention to the Organization

Retaining Knowledge Workers Within the Organization

Motivating and Satisfying Knowledge Workers for Better Performance

HRM Approaches to Address Contemporary Challenges of Knowledge Work

Determination of a Firm-specific Personnel Concept

Human Capital and Human Process Approaches

Best Practice Approach

Psychological Contract

Chapter 8: Human Resource Development Requirements in Industrial Revolution 4.0

Main Focus of the Chapter

Human Resource Development in Advanced, Developing and Less-developed Countries

HRM Responsibilities in Industrial Revolution 4.0

Chapter 9: Addressing Training and Development Bottlenecks in HRM: Facilitating a Paradigm Shift in Building Human Capital in Global Organizations

Training Bottlenecks in HRM

Appendix: Key Terms and Definitions.

Chapter 10: Educating the Global-Minded Business Professional and Manager

From IB and Management Theory to IB Training

Design and Operationalisation of Competitive Strategies

Dynamic Capabilities Focus

Business Models Design

Location Perspective

Alliance Portfolio Configuration

Training a Global Entrepreneur

Stakeholders in the IB Professional Development

The Aspiring Professional in IB

HRM and Employers' Expectations on the IB Manager

Educators and Pedagogical Challenges of IB Administration

The University's and Faculty's Internationalisation Objectives.

Curriculum Internationalisation.

The Degree of Internationalisation of the Teaching Staff.

International Institutional Relations.

The Evolution of the IB Manager Formation Process

Competences and Skills of Interest

Competences Related to Culture

Pedagogical Perspectives and Tools

Transitory Geographical Approaches

Evolution of the School and Programmes

Digital Transformation and the New IB Human Capital

Chapter Conclusions

Chapter 11: Dealing with Contemporary Failings of Ethics, Training, and Wellbeing: A Developmental Foundation of Authentic Relations

Growth in Poor Ethics

Failing Leadership Development

Collapsing Wellbeing

Critical Review Method

Literature

Training and Development

Authentic Leaders

Authentic Followers

Chapter 12: A Sociological Perspective for Understanding the Transition to Retirement

Understanding the Transition to Retirement

Theoretical Framework

"Retirement" from the Perspective of HRM: Generations at Work

References.

Chapter 13: The Future of Seafarers and the Seafarers of the Future from the Perspective of Human Resources Management

Human Resources Management for Shipping

Ship Organization

Seafarers Global Supply and Demand Market

Legal Regulations and Amendments for Seafarers

Current Developments Concerning Seafarers in the Maritime Sector and Autonomous Ships

Maritime 4.0 and Future of the Seafarer

Qualifications of the Seafarer to be Demanded in the Future and Skill Management

KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

Chapter 14: Understanding Organizational Culture and Managing the Effectiveness of Knowledge Transfer: A Case Study on Japanese Firms and their Business Affiliates in Malaysia

Key Findings

Limitations

Recommendations and Future Research Directions

Chapter 15: Human Resources Management in Non-profit Organizations: An Effective Approach to Manage Volunteers

Factors that Drive Volunteering

Empathy

Extraversion

Agreeableness

Solidarity

Self-Interest

Religion

Gender

Race

Education

Management Factors

HR Management for Volunteers: A Closer Look

Research on HR Managemnet and Volunteering: What is Missing?

Index.

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-80043-392-1

OCLC:

1206401846