A culturally synergetic approach to international Human Resource Management: implementing an integrated approach.

Abstract

An integrated approach to IHRM tries to create a HRM system with substantial global integration combined with local differentiation. How to successfully implement such an integrated IHRM approach is the focus of this paper. The literature indicates three issues that need to be addressed: finding the balance between global integration and local responsiveness, understanding the cultural embeddedness of HRM practices and assessing the underlying power dynamics. Our suggestion is a culturally synergistic approach to IHRM. This approach is being presented by identifying the crucial steps in the decision making process and discussing guidelines on when and how to intervene.Human resource management; Resource management; Management; International; Integration; Decision making; Processes;