Abstract:
Nowadays, internationalization is key for the survival of firms. Internationalization of a firm involves
an internationalization of all the functional areas of the firm, of which international human resource
management (IHRM) is one of the most relevant. In an international context, managers should make
decisions about what human resource practices are best suited to the firm’s international operations.
Being aware of the differences between domestic and international human resource management will
help readers and managers to establish operational mechanisms to deal with country differences in terms
of industrial labor, culture, and firm practices. Therefore, after reading this chapter, readers should be
able to deal with aspects like adaptation or standardization of HR practices, international staffing, and
relevant issues around expatriation and repatriation.
