Human Resources Management in China: Cases in HR Practice

Author:   Doug Davies (University of Canberra, Australia) ,  Liang Wei (East China University of Science and Technology, China)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
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9780081017142


Pages:   226
Publication Date:   19 August 2016
Format:   Paperback
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Aimed at people interested in management and Human Resources in China, this book is a collection of original and researched case studies on a variety of HR issues occurring in Chinese organisations, both privately-owned and part of multi-national enterprises, and how these issues are resolved by management. The impacts of the solutions in the organisations are also discussed. Preceded by a brief review of the Chinese and Western literature on this problem, the case is then presented and concluded by an analysis of the situations and solutions implemented.

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Author:   Doug Davies (University of Canberra, Australia) ,  Liang Wei (East China University of Science and Technology, China)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Chandos Publishing (Oxford) Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.330kg
ISBN:  

9780081017142


ISBN 10:   0081017146
Pages:   226
Publication Date:   19 August 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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About the authors Acknowledgements List of figures and tables Chapter 1: Introduction Method used Literature review Issues discussed in the studies Chapter 2: Succession planning in the Chinese subsidiary of a multinational enterprise Introduction Literature review The organisation The vision OEO in China Demographics Succession planning Candidate selection Learning needs Programme results The competencies Measurement of the competencies What was learnt? Conclusion Chapter 3: Staffing issues in a furniture exporting organisation in Ningbo Introduction Literature review The organisation The problems Staff satisfaction Supply problems Recruitment of staff Alternative supplier and delivery problems Conclusion Chapter 4: Human resource problems at the US Vehicles motor factory in central China Introduction Literature review The organisation The problems Resolution of the problems – conflict management Training Compensation and performance Cross-cultural conflict Expatriates Conclusion Chapter 5: Management and staffing at a start-up regional airlines company Introduction Literature review The organisation The problems The solution The structure Conclusion Chapter 6: Human resource problems during a merger and acquisition Introduction Literature review The organisation The problems Mergers and takeovers Student recruitment issues Expatriate leadership Industrial relations issues Conclusion Chapter 7: The compensation system reform of the multi-purpose workgroup in a heat-treatment workshop Introduction The organisation The problems The solution The implementation Conclusion Chapter 8: The balanced scorecard in the Credit Card Association of China Introduction Literature review The organisation Company mission and responsibilities The problems To boost the inter-departmental communication – the horizontal committee system To align corporate goals with departmental activities – the balanced scorecard The establishment of a strategy map Five criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of the measures Six criteria for screening initiatives Sample matching grid of initiatives Conclusion Appendix: The organisational structure of CCAC Chapter 9: Staff turnover in a pharmaceutical and healthcare company Introduction Literature review The organisation The problems The solution The results Conclusion Chapter 10: Staff retention in the hotel industry Introduction Literature review The organisation The problems Remuneration and motivation Culture within the hotel Promotion and retention Staff turnover Other incentives Conclusion Chapter 11: Human resource problems in a high-tech business incubator Introduction Literature review The organisation The problems The solution Conclusion Chapter 12: Staff retention, motivation and commitment at the China Electrical Components organisation Introduction Literature review The organisation The problems The solutions The morale and motivation of staff Other operational improvements Conclusion Chapter 13: Remuneration and retention in a privately-owned technology company Introduction Literature review The organisation The problems The solutions ‘Flow-back’ Core employee plan Government assistance Conclusion Chapter 14: Organisational change at a multinational gas corporation in Shanghai Introduction Literature review The organisation Areas of change/challenge Authorisation policy The objective Conclusion Chapter 15: Compensation strategies as a motivational and retention tool Introduction Literature review The organisation The problem Continuing changes Organisational changes and the compensation problems Stock option plan The benefits and problems of the stock option plan Further organisational changes Conclusion Chapter 16: Performance management at International Air Transport Introduction Literature review The organisation The problem The solution The result of the changes Conclusion Chapter 17: Conclusion Index

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Dr. Doug Davies is a Senior Lecturer in Human Resources Management and Industrial Relations at the University of Canberra, Australia. He has lectured extensively in China and has visited many parts of China during his research. He has also taught in Singapore and Hong Kong and has been the International coordinator for HR and Business programs at Curtin University in Perth and at the University of Canberra. Davies has written papers on HR and IR practices in Australia, Singapore and China, and currently serves on the Editorial Board of three journals while undertaking research on staff engagement issues in Australia and China. Ms. Liang Wei is a Lecturer in the School of Business at the East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China. She has lectured at MBA level for many years and is familiar with Chinese enterprise operations. She has translated several books concerning the field of business practices into Mandarin. Ms. Liang Wei is a Lecturer in the School of Business at the East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China. She has lectured at MBA level for many years and is familiar with Chinese enterprise operations. She has translated several books concerning the field of business practices into Mandarin.

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