Handbook of Research on Human Resources Strategies for the New Millennial Workforce

Handbook of Research on Human Resources Strategies for the New Millennial Workforce

Patricia Ordoñez de Pablos, Robert D. Tennyson

Copyright: © 2017 |Pages: 523

ISBN13: 9781522509486|ISBN10: 1522509488|EISBN13: 9781522509493

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0948-6

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Ordoñez de Pablos, Patricia, and Robert D. Tennyson, editors. Handbook of Research on Human Resources Strategies for the New Millennial Workforce. IGI Global, 2017. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0948-6

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Ordoñez de Pablos, Patricia, and Robert D. Tennyson, eds. Handbook of Research on Human Resources Strategies for the New Millennial Workforce. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2017. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0948-6

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This title is an IGI Global Core Reference for 2019 as it is one of the best-selling reference books within the Business and Management subject area since 2016. This publication provides the timeliest research on human resources challenges and strategies in managing millennials within the workforce. Containing over 20 chapters contributed by industry-leading scholars in over 30 different countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Thailand, and more, this comprehensive reference source is ideal for managers, professionals, upper-level students, and researchers.

The Handbook of Research on Human Resources Strategies for the New Millennial Workforce is an authoritative reference source for the latest scholarly research on theoretical frameworks and applications for the management of millennials entering the professional realm. Focusing on methods and practices to enhance organizational performance and culture, this book is ideally designed for managers, professionals, upper-level students, and researchers in the fields of human resource and strategic management.

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Front Materials

Title Page

Copyright Page

Advances in Human Resources Management and Organizational Development (AHRMOD) Book Series

Editorial Advisory Board and List of Reviewers

Preface

Chapters

Chapter 1

Culture and Managers in a Globalised World (pages 1-27)

Charalampos Giousmpasoglou, Evangelia Marinakou

The dynamic nature of the management function in global business today and the realisation that what works effectively in one country may not be as efficient in another has led management scholars and practising managers in...

Chapter 2

Challenges Enhancing Social and Organizational Performance (pages 28-46)

Ana Martins, Isabel Martins, Orlando Pereira

A vital component in the new age organizational paradigm is evident in spiritual capital, albeit many occasions leadership overlooks its importance. Nevertheless, this spiritual dimension is gaining acceptance in contemporary...

Chapter 3

Change Management and Leadership: An Overview of the Healthcare Industry (pages 47-64)

Kallol Basu

The increasing convergence of technology and health care is ushering in a new era of digital transformation in the way patients interact with healthcare professionals. The surging market is forcing healthcare organizations to...

Chapter 4

Determining the Needs for Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs): A Comparative Study on Public and Private Sector Employees (pages 65-89)

Filiz Yildirim, Bilge Abukan, Duygu Oztas

The purpose of this study was to compare the needs for assistance programs of employees who work in private and public sector and to validate the Turkish version of the needs for Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) scale. It was...

Chapter 5

Distinctive Leadership: Moral Identity as Self Identity (pages 90-110)

Kasturi Rohit Naik, Srini R. Srinivasan

This chapter aims on exploring the role of social context, personality, intrinsic motivation and learning agility on leadership development taking into consideration both collective and relational leadership development along with...

Chapter 6

Does Employee Ownership Reduce the Intention to Leave? (pages 111-127)

Sara Elouadi, Tarek Ben Noamene

Employee ownership is an important element to develop employees' sense of belonging to their company and to unite them around strategic objectives. This kind of involvement reflects the internal cohesion and pride that unite...

Chapter 7

Embracing Innovation and Creativity through the Capacity of Unlearning (pages 128-147)

Ana Martins, Isabel Martins, Orlando Pereira

The capacity for unlearning is important for organizations to embrace innovation and creativity, due to the urgent need give up obsolete knowledge. A critique of organizational learning models highlights the unlearning capacity in...

Chapter 8

Examining the Roles of Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment in the Global Workplace (pages 148-176)

Kijpokin Kasemsap

This chapter describes the concepts of job satisfaction and organizational commitment; the relationship between job satisfaction and organizational commitment; the significance of job satisfaction in the global workplace; and the...

Chapter 9

Expatriation in the Age of Austerity: An Analysis of Capital Mobilization Strategies of Self-Initiated Expatriates (pages 177-199)

Tasawar Nawaz

Drawing on Bourdieu's concept of capital this study deploys a relational perspective to examine capital mobilization strategies of skilled migrants from recession ravaged Western- and impoverished Eastern-European member states...

Chapter 10

Gendered Leadership as a Key to Business Success: Evidence from the Middle East (pages 200-230)

Evangelia Marinakou, Charalampos Giousmpasoglou

Although there is clear evidence of the importance of women in leadership positions, research still shows that women are still underrepresented in management and leadership roles. The percentage of women directors in Fortune 500...

Chapter 11

i-Leadership: Leadership Learning in the Millennial Generation (pages 231-257)

Ivan Barron, Daniel Alexander Novak

The United States' workforce is going through an enormous generational shift as Baby Boomers exit the workforce and Millennials launch their careers. The awareness of generational differences in learning styles and attitudes has...

Chapter 12

Insights and Rumination of Human Resource Management Practices in SMEs: Case of a Family Run Tour Operator in London (pages 258-271)

Azizul Hassan, Roya Rahimi

This chapter focuses on some specific areas of human resource management (employee relations, psychological contract, recruitment and selection) in a small - scale family owned travel agency. The study conducted via qualitative...

Chapter 13

Intellectual Capital Report in the Healthcare Sector: An Analysis of a Case Study (pages 272-285)

Giovanni Bronzetti, Maria Assunta Baldini, Graziella Sicoli

In the healthcare sector the growing interest in intellectual capital begins with the understanding that the ability to maintain and develop knowledge within it is one of a major reason for the success of the structure. Knowledge...

Chapter 14

Leadership Convergence and Divergence in the Era of Globalization (pages 286-309)

Shinhee Jeong, Doo Hun Lim, Sunyoung Park

To sustain or enhance corporate competitiveness in the 21st century, it is important for organizations to comprehensively understand the influences of globalization on their businesses. The purpose of this study is to review and...

Chapter 15

Organizational Learning and Change: Strategic Interventions to Deal with Resistance (pages 310-328)

Jieun You, Junghwan Kim, Doo Hun Lim

This chapter discusses organizational learning as a strategic approach for organizational change. In the face of turbulent and uncertain environments, continuous involvement in organizational change is necessary. However, most...

Chapter 16

Retention Factor: Work Life Balance and Policies – Effects over Different Category of Employees in Ceramic Manufacturing Industries (pages 329-336)

S. Umamaheswari, Jayasree Krishnan

Globalization has increased considerably the mobility of skilled employees in search of better opportunities. On the other hand, due to tough competition worldwide, well developed and economically sound countries also face turnover...

Chapter 17

Routines as a Perspective for HR-Professionals: Diversity as a Driver for Routines (pages 337-350)

Robert J. Blomme, Xander D. Lub

This chapter examines how organizational behaviour is rooted in routines and habits. Using insights from sociology and cognitive psychology, the authors develop a framework which addresses the influence of the broader environment on...

Chapter 18

A Case of Phased Retirement in Sweden (pages 351-370)

Kristina Palm

Gradual retirement has become more common, yet previous research has neglected to study managerial and organisational aspects of phased retirement. Based upon ten interviews, it was found that, when managed successfully, phased...

Chapter 19

The Measurement of Human Capital in Family Firms (pages 371-392)

Giovanni Bronzetti, Maria Assunta Baldini, Graziella Sicoli

Intangibles are the key elements underpinning the competitiveness of enterprises. Among them a decisive role is certainly represented by the skills, knowledge, skills and experience possessed by members within organizations, as...

Chapter 20

Using IT-Supported Knowledge Repositories for Succession Planning in SMEs: How to Deal with Knowledge Loss? (pages 393-406)

Susanne Durst, Lena Aggestam

In the context of succession planning a huge number of critical knowledge can be at risk. This challenges smaller firms in particular. Based upon this, the chapter intends to highlight the contribution of IT-supported repositories to...

Chapter 21

Perspective of Managing Talent in Indonesia: Reality and Strategy (pages 407-420)

Ratri Wahyuningtyas, Grisna Anggadwita

A superior organization is usually supported by systematically managing talent. The effective talent management will increase employees' commitment and satisfaction that lead to employees' engagement. Some of the issues that...

Chapter 22

From Democratic Participation to Shared Values: Improving Employee-Employer Interactions to Achieve Win-Win Situations (pages 421-432)

Wenzhi Zheng, Yen-Chun Jim Wu, Meizhi Xu

A low-level equilibrium exists between low investment among employers and low loyalty among employees in private enterprises, and this is because enterprises follow the laws of the market and wait for changes in labor relations. On...

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