In this chapter, we examine the role of M&A (mergers and acquisitions) leadership by
conducting a review of recent empirical studies on M&A leadership. Our aim is to provide an …

This article builds on the existing literature on 'country of origin'effects on the management of
human resources in multinational corporations (MNCs). It adopts a relational perspective in …

The article combines consideration of the range of contextual factors that impact on
management strategy and HR in the post‐merger period (such as corporate structures and …

Most studies of flexicurity have focused on formal institutions within distinctive national
labour market systems. However, the level and types of flexibility and security in a national …

The formation of global norms that affect work is a crucial element to how multinational
companies (MNCs) achieve a degree of HR integration internationally. We establish a …

Comparing manufacturing, construction and newspapers in Norway, this article analyses
how industry and occupational differences affect management–trade union cooperation and …

This article argues that labour market institutional differences need to be taken more into
account to explain the diversity in restructuring processes undertaken by multinational …

Workplace case studies have been valued by some for their ability to advance theory while
others dismiss them as little more than descriptive stories. This paper presents a detailed …

The Social Effects of FDI on Multinational Companies and Domestic Firms compares and
contrasts wages, working conditions and industrial relations processes in multinational and …