The sixth edition of “International Human Resource Management” by Peter J. Dowling, Marion Festing, and Allen D. Engle provides a comprehensive and critical overview of human resource management within multinational enterprises (MNEs). The text adopts a strategic approach to IHRM, examining how internationalization impacts HR activities and policies such as recruitment, staffing, performance management, training and development, compensation, and industrial relations. It includes a new chapter on the cultural context of IHRM and explores organizational contexts like cross-border mergers, international alliances, and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

The book addresses the evolving challenges and complexities of managing diverse workforces across borders, including expatriate assignments and the integration of local and international employees. With a focus on practical applications supported by case studies and critical discussions, this edition is tailored for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in international HRM and global management. It reflects current trends and future challenges in IHRM, emphasizing the need for a nuanced, culturally aware, and strategic approach to managing people in a global business environment.