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Author:Ashton, D.
Brown, P.
Lauder, H.
Title:Skill webs and international human resource management: Lessons from a study of the global skill strategies of transnational companies
Journal:International journal of human resource management
2010 : MAR-MAY, VOL. 21:4-6 p. 836-850
Index terms:globalization
knowledge management
skills
human resource management
Freeterms:transnational companies
digital Taylorism
skill webs
Language:eng
Abstract:This article studies transnational companies(TNCs) and the formation of global skill webs. The paper utilizes the results of a research on 30 TNCs in different countries. The findings suggests that skill webs are becoming increasingly important and strategic in character as many firms seek competitive advantage by transferring high-skilled jobs to low-cost regions.
SCIMA record nr: 272724
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