In today’s interconnected world, managing people across borders demands more than policies and procedures — it requires cultural intelligence, empathy, and strategic vision. Culture, Diversity and Strategy in Global Human Resource Management is designed to prepare future leaders and HR professionals to navigate the challenges and opportunities of an increasingly global workplace.
The book explores how culture and diversity influence every aspect of global organisations — from leadership and communication to strategy, performance and change. Beginning with the foundations of Global HRM, it examines cultural values, organisational behaviour, and cross-cultural differences that shape managerial effectiveness. Readers will gain insights into managing diversity, building inclusive cultures, and integrating human and cultural values into HR strategies.
Subsequent units delve into organisational culture, strategic alliances, mergers, and cross-cultural marketing, illustrating how global business success depends on cultural alignment. Practical discussions on culture shock, expatriate adaptation, global compensation, leadership, and communication across cultures make the book both theoretical and applied. The final chapters look ahead to the multicultural organisation of the future and the role of change management in sustaining global growth.
Each unit features learning objectives, summaries, glossaries, and self-assessment questions, encouraging reflection and deeper learning. Written in a clear, engaging style, this book serves as a comprehensive guide for MBA students, HRM scholars, and professionals eager to master the art of managing across cultures.
Contents –
1. Overview of Global HRM: Culture, Values and Managerial Implications
2. Understanding Culture and Diversity
3. Understanding Culture and Cultural Mindset in an Organisation
4. Culture, Strategy and Alliances: Impact on Global Business Operations
5. Culture Shock: Stages, Effects and Mitigation Strategies
6. Evolution of Global Organisations and Adaptation Strategies for HR
7. Studying Cultures: Research Methods and Hofstede’s Model
8. Business Etiquette and Culture Across the Globe
9. Global Organisations and HR Strategies: MNCs, ICs and TNCs
10. Global HRM and HRD Strategies, Challenges and Trends
11. International Assignments: Selection, Challenges and Best Practices
12. Global Compensation and Appraisal: Strategies, Challenges and Trends
13. Leading and Making Decisions Across Cultures
14. Effective Communication and Negotiation Across Cultures
15. From Traditional to Global Managers: Leading Multicultural Organisations
16. Change Management in Multicultural and Global HR Contexts
