Human Resource Management Strategies in a Global Environment

Abstract

This paper is about the impact of globalization on organizations and the human resource management strategies in addressing the various effects of globalization.

Globalization simply means the free exchange of goods and services. It involves seeking vast markets for products and developments in transportation, information and communication technologies. These changes facilitated the movement of national resources, financial resources, manpower, and information across natural boundaries. The improvements in technology and communication facilitated the globalization of production and marketing of goods and services. Organizations not only have to respond to these changes to be globally competitive but sustain their performance and productivity to survive.

This paper uses the social systems model as framework for the recommended human resource strategies in responding to the changes in the global environment.