Dimensions in Hr Management in Global Scenario

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CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Globalisation is a term in business that refers to the integration of an organisation's operations, processes and strategies into diverse cultures, products, services and ideas. Because of its emphasis on diversity, globalisation also has a deep impact on the way companies manage their employees. Understanding the effects of globalisation on human resources can help managers to better equip their organisations for the increasingly global business environment. Trade liberalisation and technological advancements have encouraged companies to expand internationally and trade their products and services on a global scale. The world’s largest companies have stretched across borders to the point where they have greater operations and more employees in other parts of the world than in their countries of origin. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in developing countries now accounts for more than half of global FDI inflows, reaching a new high of US$759 billion in 2013. Free trade is an agent of economic progress, and technology has opened access to a global talent pool. This international expansion by companies will continue, as will the internationalization of the world’s workforces. Binding companies through infrastructure and trade links brings great opportunities, but it also increases operational risks. Seismic events, whether economic, political, regulatory or societal, impact the entire value chain in developing and developed countries. Borders are no longer restrictive. Companies are not constrained by the physical boundaries of the countries where they are located and can now choose from the best talent available to build innovative and competitive global workforces. Many workers in emerging countries are as skilled as those in developed countries; women outpace men in higher education; and older workers are staying in their jobs longer.
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