02377cam a2200337 i 4500 17780596 20141214110933.0 130617s2013 xxkadk frb f001 0 eng d 2013023922 9781107033153 (hardback) 1107033152 (hardback) 9781107613287 (paperback) 1107613280 (paperback) DLC eng DLC DLC EG-ScBUE 658.301 22 THO Thomas, Howard, 1943- 36894 Human capital and global business strategy / Howard Thomas, Richard R. Smith, Fermin Diez. Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, United States : Cambridge University Press, 2013. xiii, 254 p. : charts, forms, tables ; 25 cm. Index : p. 251-254. Includes bibliographical references. Machine generated contents note : Foreword ; 1. Introduction ; 2. Culture ; 3. Leadership ; 4. Structure ; 5. Talent management ; 6. Human capital metrics ; 7. Change management ; 8. Conclusion ; Index. "Human capital-the performance and the potential of people in an organization-has become an increasingly urgent issue for business leaders. Dramatic demographic shifts, the globalization of organizations, increasing business complexity and generational differences are causing many organizations to take a more deliberate focus on human capital as a key element in strategic planning and execution. This book helps business leaders and HR professionals determine how to address human capital as part of their business strategy, to drive value and realize the potential of the organization. Topics are presented clearly, allowing readers to quickly grasp and apply key concepts and ideas. The authors share both their academic research and practical experience from around the world, providing case studies and examples to help bring theoretical topics to life. With a strong practitioner focus, this book will provide new insights into how to improve business performance through a unique, strategic approach to human capital" Human capital 36895 Strategic planning 36896 BUSADM December2014 reading book 34232 Smith, Richard R., 1962- 36897 Diez, Fermin, 1960- 36898 ddc 658.301 THO 18763 18735 0 0 ddc 0 0 Baccah MAIN MAIN 1ST 2014-12-14 purchase 235.00 20677 0 658.301 THO 000037160 2025-07-15 00:00:00 293.75 BB