Strategic learning and leading change
Subtitle: how global organizations are reinventing HR
By: Stephen John
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: New frontiers in learning; New frontiers in learning
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Oxford, UK; Burlington, MA
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 184
ISBN-13: 9780080941844; 9780750682886
Subjects: Human Resources & Personnel Management; Organizational learning; Workplace Culture; Personnel management; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS; Strategic planning
Other titles: How global organizations are reinventing HR
Description: "Structured in 3 parts, Part 1 discusses the globalization of businesses and its impact on their strategy, structure, operating processes, and culture. Part 2 take an in-depth look at APC, a European based Pharma company committed to building a global team based organization, and how they reinvented the Pharma business model. Part III shows how global companies are reinventing Human Resources and examines the role of the HR function in today's global organizations. Some business commentators and business leaders have expressed little confidence in HR living up to everyone's expectations. The author presents several examples of companies that are earning the respect of the CEO's team and earning their seat as business partners at the strategy table"--Resource description p.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.