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Why has the adaptation of HRM policies had more limited impact in Continental Europe than it has in Britain?
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Kaoruko Yamazaki New Hall College 3. Why has the adaptation of HRM policies had more limited impact in Continental Europe than it has in Britain? Human Resource Management (HRM) is "a distinctive approach to employment management which seeks to achieve competitive advantage through the strategic deployment of a highly committed and capable workforce using an array of cultural, structural and personnel techniques." (Storey 2001, p.6) HRM originated from the USA, and gained recognition in other parts of the world, including Continental Europe. Although HRM is slowly being incorporated into European models of employment management, the impact of HRM is more limited in Continental Europe than that in Britain. This essay will discuss about the reasons for the limitation of impact of HRM in Continental Europe. Before moving on to the main theme of this essay, the brief history of origin and development of the European Union will be covered. This will assist the...
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