How does globalization influence the power balance between firms and employees? What consequences may this have on human resource management practices?

Key Readings:

Clegg. S., Kornberger, M. & Pitsis, T. (2011), Managing & Organizations: An Introduction to Theory and Practice, London: Sage. Ch. 15
Dicken, P. (2010), Global Shift: Mapping the Changing Contours of the World Economy, 6th edition, London: Sage, chapter 1, pp. 1 – 10.
Hirst, P. and Thompson, G. (1999), ‘Globalization: Frequently Asked Questions and Some Surprising Answers’, in Leisink, P (ed.) (1999), Globalisation and Labour Relations, Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, chapter 2, 36 – 56.

Further Readings:
Bartlett, C.A. and Ghoshal (2002), Managing across Borders: The Transnational Solution, Cambridge, MA: Harvard Business Review Press.