1st Edition

Challenges of Human Resource Management in Japan

Edited By Ralf Bebenroth, Toshihiro Kanai Copyright 2011
256 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

256 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

256 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

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... Read more
Introduction Ralf Bebenroth and Toshihiro Kanai  Part 1: Japanese HRM from an International Perspective  2. Taking Stock of the Research on Evolving Relationships between Japanese Human Resource: Management Practices and Firm Performance Sue Neila Bruning  3. Japanese Human Resource Management: Inspirations from Abroad and Current Trends of Change Markus Pudelko and Anne Will Harzing  4. Expatriation and Performance Ralf Bebenroth and Li Donghao  5. Human Resource Management and Employment Systems in Asia: Directions of Change and New Challenges Philippe Debroux  6. Demystifying the relationship between intercultural adjustment and effectiveness in international assignments: reflections on Japanese expatriate managers Beatriz Maria Braga and Edson Kubo  7. Global Talent Management and Learning for the Future: Pressing Concerns and Opportunities for Growth for Japanese Multinationals Mary Yoko  Part 2: Japanese HRM from a Domestic Perspective  8. Strategic Human Resource Management Research in the Japanese Context: Unique Opportunities for Theory Advancement Sekiguchi, Tomoki, Takeuchi, Norihiko and Takeuchi, Tomokazu  9. Psychological Contract in Japanese Companies: An Explorative Study on Contents, Fulfillment, and Breach of Contracts Yasuhiro Hattori  10. Cognitive framework for performance appraisal: An empirical study of narrative evaluations in a Japanese auto-company Kiyoshi Takahashi  11. Diversification of Employment Categories in Japanese Firms and its Funcitonality: A study based on the Human Resource Portfolio System Mitsutoshi Hirano  12. Quantum Leap Experiences for Leadership Development: Stories and Lessons of Japanese Top and Middle Managers Toshihiro Kanai and Yoichi Furano

Biography

Ralf Bebenroth is Professor of Economics and Business at Kobe University, Japan. Toshihiro Kanai is Professor of Organizational Behaviour at Kobe University, Japan.