Obtaining Access to Vignettes

Designed for faculty, trainers and practitioners, the Global Human Resource Management in Action vignettes are free to use to advance the instruction of Global HR in a variety of instructional settings. Designed by Lisbeth Claus, Associate Professor of Global Human Resource Management at Willamette University, each vignette allows the reader to experience specific, relevant topics in a concise format. Vignettes are followed by guided reading questions to stimulate discussion and interaction.

To obtain the Global Human Resource Management in Action vignettes free of charge:

1. Send a password request to Professor Lisbeth Claus at lclaus@willamette.edu
2. Log on to www.willamette.edu/mba/global_hr to download the vignettes using your username and password
3. Incorporate the materials into your training sessions or class discussions to explore the global side of human resource management

Global Human Resource Management in Action, © 2007, Lisbeth Claus, Willamette University, All Rights Reserved

Vignettes Featured:

• Doing Business in China: International Ethics in Action
• Open Exchange dmg world media: Global Performance Management in Action
• Scouting Talent at Google: Global Recruiting in Action
• Career Development at IBM: Global Integration in Action
• Internationalization of HR at OBI: Integrated Recruitment Strategy in Action
• Balanced Scorecard at PLIVA Pharmaceuticals: HR Strategy Immplementation in Action
• Flexibility at PricewaterhouseCoopers: Work/Life Balance in Action
• HR Functional Excellence at Royal Dutch Shell: Competency Management in Action
• Post-Merger Integration at Teva Pharmaceuticals: "Glue Technology" in Action
• Globalization at TietoEnator: Nordic and Scandinavian Management Cultures in Action

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