HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTICES IN THE EURO-MEDITERRANEAN REGION: TYPOLOGY

Abstract

Under the project “Agora RH”, we would like to propose a framework for the analysis of Human Resource practices in the Euro-Mediterranean region. This article is theoretical; it is a reflection of the state of the art and thoughts which led to the construction of a framework for analysis, used for an empirical investigation currently being carried out in the eight countries involved in this project (France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Slovenia). In this article, we will attempt to define key concepts about the evolution of the HR function. We propose in a forthcoming article to expand on our work, presenting the theoretical foundations with particular emphasis on the possible cultural variables.human resources management, human resource function