Impact of Globalization on HRM
Introduction to Globalization Background to Globalization: International Business evolved from the age of World War I (1919) & World War II (1939). The economies of several countries were down. Exports & imports were restricted due to unhealthy relations. Then the world war countries found the need for international cooperation in global trade. This led to the formation of the IMF (International Monetary Fund) & World Bank. The attempt of these advanced countries ended with the GATT (General Agreement of Trade & Tariffs) & gradually GATT was replaced by WTO (World Trade Organization) in 1995. Hence the efforts of the IMF, World Bank & WTO led to the globalization of business during the 1990s. Globalization: Doing business in more than one country Operating and expanding the business throughout the world Establishing manufacturing and distribution facilities in any part of the world Global organizational structures...