This informative text provides an analysis of the ten most important themes in European HRM. Written and edited by leading authorities, it takes a thematic yet critical approach, allowing synthesis of theory and practice.

1. European HRM: A Distinct Field of Research and Practice 2. The European Union and HRM: Impact on Present and Future Members 3. Deregulation: HRM and the Flexibility-Security Nexus 4. European Employment Relations: From Collectivism to Individualism? 5. HRM in Multinational Corporations: Strategies and Systems 6. HRM in Small and Medium Enterprises: Typical, but Typically Ignored 7. HRM in Not-For-Profit International Organizations: Different, but also Alike 8. Measuring HRM: The Acid Test for Managing Intangible Resources 9. HRM and Organizational Performance: Universal and Contextual Evidence 10. Role of HR Professionals: OD Consultants, Strategic Brokers or Individual Therapists? 11. Diversity and Diversity Management: A Comparative Advantage? 12. Virtualization: Boundaryless Organizations and Electronic Human Resource Management 13. European HRM: On the Road Again

'There has long been a need for texts describing the practice of Human Resource Management in Europe. This new book goes a long way toward fulfilling that need. Larsen and Mayrhofer have put together a great set of authors and chapters presenting a wide spectrum of topics and models on European Human Resource Management. I very much like the style and topics and for sure will now use this text for coverage of European HRM.' - Dennis R. Briscoe, International HRM, University of San Diego, USA