Managing Human Resources in the Middle East

There is a continuous increase in the levels of globalization and internationalization of business. Over the last few decades, countries in the Middle East (mainly due to their petroleum resources) have attracted significant amounts of foreign direct investment. Both academics and practitioners are increasingly becoming interested in studying the nature of the HRM systems prevalent in the region. Considering such facts, this book presents the Human Resource Management (HRM) scenario in a number of countries in the Middle East, highlighting rapid developments in the fields of HRM and International HRM (IHRM) and giving the reader an understanding of the dynamics of HRM in the area. The text moves from a general overview of HRM in the Middle-East to an exploration of the current status, role, and strategic importance of the HR function in a wide-range of country-specific chapters, before highlighting the emerging HRM models and future challenges for research, policy, and practice. Written by those living or working in these countries, this text is invaluable reading for academics, students, and practitioners alike, but specifically, the information provided will undoubtedly help managers develop HRM systems and training programmes that are more suitable for firms operating in the region than those currently in place.