Convergence-divergence of HRM in the Asia-Pacific: context-specific analysis and future research agenda

Pawan S. Budhwar; Arup Varma; Charmi Patel

doi:10.1016/j.hrmr.2016.04.004

Convergence-divergence of HRM in the Asia-Pacific: context-specific analysis and future research agenda

Pawan S. Budhwar^*, Arup Varma, Charmi Patel

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In this article, we highlight the significance and need for conducting context-specific human resource management (HRM) research, by focusing on four critical themes. First, we discuss the need to analyze the convergence-divergence debate on HRM in Asia-Pacific. Next, we present an integrated framework, which would be very useful for conducting cross-national HRM research designed to focus on the key determinants of the dominant national HRM systems in the region. Following this, we discuss the critical challenges facing the HRM function in Asia-Pacific. Finally, we present an agenda for future research by presenting a series of research themes.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	311-326
Number of pages	16
Journal	Human Resource Management Review
Volume	26
Issue number	4
Early online date	20 May 2016
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrmr.2016.04.004
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2016

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Asia-Pacific
convergence-divergence
future research
HRM
HRM challenges

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