Human Resource Management: A European Perspective

Abstract

Considers the concept of Human Resource Management (HRM), noting particularly its origin in the USA and critiques of the concept in Europe. Data from a major European research project are examined. Differences between various European countries in their approach to HRM are identified and differences between HRM in Europe and the United States are suggested. It is argued that there is a need for the development of a model which relates more closely than the American literature to European HRM; and some tentative thoughts about such a model are proposed.

Citation

Brewster, C. and Bournois, F. (1991), "Human Resource Management: A European Perspective", Personnel Review, Vol. 20 No. 6, pp. 4-13. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000000800