Seminar paper from the year 2003 in the subject Leadership and Human Resources - Miscellaneous, grade: very good, Vienna University of Economics and Business (Institute for Economics and Management), language: English, abstract: IntroductionThere has been a rapid pace of internationalization and globalization over the last decade. Expanding business operations beyond national boundaries while continuing commitment to local markets requires more complex business structures. One of the most critical determinants of an organization's success in global ventures is the effective management of its human resources. The purpose of this paper is to summarize the advantages and disadvantages of the different international staffing approaches with special focus on the positive impacts as well as on the challenges of expatriation.
