Host-country context considerations in IHRM

The following discussion agenda is on host-country context considerations in International Human Resource Management (IHRM):

1. Standardization vs localization of Human Resource Management (HRM) practices
2. Factors that drive standardization
3. Factors that drive localizations
• The cultural environment
• The institutional environment
4. Mode of operation abroad
5. Subsidiary role
6. Measures creating HRM balance between standardization and localization
7. HRM practices monitoring in the host country
8. HRM in 'offshoring countries'
• The strategic importance of offshoring
9. Emerging issues in host-country context considerations

Reference
Dowling, P.J., Festing, M., and Engle, Sr., A.D. (2008) "Chapter 9: IHRM in the host-country context" in International Human Resource Management, Thomson.