International Human Resources
Management
Chapter
15
This chapter begins with a brief introduction of international business firms and the major
issues companies face when they enter the international scene. The remainder of the chapter
Chapter Outline
THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT
Global Similarities
Global Differences
MANAGING ACROSS BORDERS
Domestic versus International HRM
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Content of Training Programs
Language Training
COMPENSATION
Compensation of Host-Country Employees
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL
Who Should Appraise Performance?
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Generating Interest
Using Fortune’s most recent Global 500 list*, ask students to jot down their answers to the
following questions:
1. What are the three largest companies on the planet (based on sales revenues)?
2. Of the top ten international companies, how many would you guess have their corporate
headquarters in the U.S.?
Involving Students
Consider showing the On the Job: Video Case for this chapter to generate interest and launch a