TY - JOUR AB - Considers the nature of Human Resource Management (HRM) in the Republic of Ireland. Identifies four variants of HRM in Ireland: “soft” HRM; neo‐pluralism; “hard” HRM; and traditional industrial relations. Then considers key areas of HRM policy choice and reviews alternative approaches to HRM practice in Irish organizations. Analyses the role of the specialist HRM function in Ireland using a HRM typology. Evaluates the evidence of change in HRM practice with a particular focus on key dimensions of change such as developments in employment forms and flexibility, the role of trade unions and the emergence of proactive approaches to HRM at establishment level. VL - 14 IS - 5 SN - 0142-5455 DO - 10.1108/01425459210022418 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/01425459210022418 AU - Gunnigle Patrick PY - 1992 Y1 - 1992/01/01 TI - Human Resource Management in Ireland T2 - Employee Relations PB - MCB UP Ltd SP - 5 EP - 22 Y2 - 2024/04/25 ER -