Sustainable Human Resource Management : A conceptual and exploratory analysis from a paradox perspective

by Ina Ehnert

Predictions are that sustainability becomes the next big topic for Human Resource Management after internationalization and globalization. This book gives new answers to these questions: - How can HRM contribute to attracting, developing and retaining highly qualified human resources over time? - How can a paradox perspective contribute to understanding and coping with paradoxical tensions? - How can sustainability be used as a ‘deliberate strategy’ for HRM? The conceptual part of the book looks at the notion of sustainability, opens it up for Strategic HRM and identifies blind spots in Strategic HRM theory. Paradox theory is introduced as an analytical framework for Sustainable HRM. Initial suggestions are made for sustainability strategies and for coping with paradoxes and tensions. The exploratory part examines how 50 European Multinationals communicate their understanding of sustainability and HRM and which HR issues and practices they are linking to the topic.

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Year of publication:	2009
Other Persons:	Aust, Ina (contributor)
Publisher:	Heidelberg : Physica-Verlag Heidelberg
Subject:	Personalmanagement \| Human Resource Management \| Nachhaltigkeit \| Sustainability \| Theorie \| Theory \| Multinationales Unternehmen \| Humanvermögen \| Personalentwicklung \| Strategisches Management
Description of contents:	Table of Contents [external.dandelon.com] ; Description [swbplus.bsz-bw.de]

Extent:	Online-Ressource (XXIV, 316 p. 18 illus, digital)
Series:	Contributions to Management Science SpringerLink / Bücher
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Language:	English
Thesis:	Zugl.: Bremen, Univ., Diss., 2008
Notes:	Literaturverz. S. 255 - 280 186244_1_En_FM_OnlinePDF; Preface; Preface; Acknowledgements; ``The blind men and the elephant´´by John Godfrey Saxe (1816-1887); Contents1Introducing Sustainability into HRM11.1 Importance of Sustainability as a Phenomenon for HRM Practice1.1.; Abbreviations; List of Figures; List of Tables; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; List of Figures; List of Tables; 186244_1_En_01_Chapter_OnlinePDF; Chapter Chapter 1: Introducing Sustainability into HRM; 1.1Importance of Sustainability as a Phenomenon for HRM Practice; 1.1.1Practical Relevance of HR and HRM for Corporate Success 1.1.2Practical Relevance of Sustainability for HRM1.2Sustainability and Human Resources: Challenges for HRM; 1.2.1The Problem of Labour or Skills Shortage; 1.2.2The Problem of Self-Induced Side and Feedback Effects; 1.2.3Paradoxical Tensions for HRM; 1.3Emergence of Conceptual Approaches Linking Sustainability and HRM; 1.3.1Key Research Approaches and Issues on the Sustainability-HRM Link; 1.3.2Critical Appreciation of the Sustainability-HRM Literature; 1.3.3Outline of Research Gaps for the Study; 1.3.3.1Gap in Conceptual and Analytical Research; 1.3.3.2Exploratory Research Gap 1.4Research Objectives and Questions1.4.1Conceptual and Analytical Objectives; 1.4.2Exploratory Objectives; 1.4.3Pragmatic Objectives; 1.5Research Approach and Overview; 1.5.1Reflections on the Position in the Philosophies of Science; 1.5.2Theory Development Approach; 1.5.3Structure of the Dissertation; 186244_1_En_02_Chapter_OnlinePDF; Chapter Chapter 2: Linking the Idea of Sustainability to Strategic HRM; Headings; Headings; Headings; Headings; Headings; Headings; Headings; Headings; Headings; Headings; Headings; Headings; Headings; Headings; Headings; Headings; Headings 186244_1_En_03_Chapter_OnlinePDFChapter Chapter 3: Theorising on Strategic HRM from a Sustainability Approach; 186244_1_En_04_Chapter_OnlinePDF; Chapter Chapter 4: Paradox Theory as a Lens of Theorising for Sustainable HRM; 4.1Objectives and Structure of the Chapter; 4.2Defining Key Terms and Concepts in Paradox Theory; 4.2.1The Notion and Nature of Theory and Theorising; 4.2.2The Notion and Nature of Paradox; 4.2.3The Notion and Nature of Duality; 4.2.4The Notion and Nature of Dilemma; 4.2.5Comparison of Concepts and Conclusions; 4.3Background on Paradox Theory 4.3.1Applications of Paradox Theory4.3.2Applications of Duality Theory; 4.3.3Applications of Dilemma Theory; 4.4Elements of Paradox Theory; 4.4.1Paradoxical Tensions; 4.4.2Ambiguity and Ambivalence; 4.4.3Reinforcing Cycles; 4.5Coping Framework for Paradoxical Phenomena; 4.5.1Logical Coping Strategies; 4.5.2Psychological Coping Strategies; 4.6Critical Summary and Conclusions; 186244_1_En_05_Chapter_OnlinePDF; Chapter Chapter 5: Conceptual Model for Sustainable HRM and a Paradox Framework; 5.1Objectives and Structure of the Chapter; 5.2Sustainable HRM Model 5.2.1Extending a Strategic HRM Model for Sustainable HRM
ISBN:	978-3-7908-2188-8 ; 978-3-7908-2187-1
Other identifiers:	10.1007/978-3-7908-2188-8 [DOI]
Classification:	Personalwesen ; Unternehmensführung
Source:	ECONIS - Online Catalogue of the ZBW

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