Talent management: contemporary issues in a European context -- Knowledge flows in MNEs and the role of HRM -- Developing strategic international human resource capabilities in Sub-Saharan Africa -- The influence of pre-departure training on expatriate adjustment: an empirical investigation with Portuguese international assignees -- A practice with potential: expatriate cross-cultural training among Irish MNCs -- Psychological contract breach and violation: the case of temporary workers in Vietnam -- HRM and SMEs: contextualizing significance, neglect and meaning in an international context -- Socialization of international students: a case study.

This book covers the issues related to human resource management (HRM) in an international context. It gives perspectives and future direction in International HRM research. The chapters explore the models, tools and processes used by international organizations in order to assist international managers to better face the challenges and changes in HRM. It is suitable to HR managers, engineers, entrepreneurs, practitioners, academics and researchers in the field.