Prof Maura Sheehan's Outputs (4)

Strategic HRM Outside of Corporate HQ: Lost in Translation? (2012)
Journal Article
Sheehan, M. (2012). Strategic HRM Outside of Corporate HQ: Lost in Translation?. Organization and Management, 4, 121-140

The paper evaluates the importance of successfully transferring knowledge about Human Resources role to subsidiaries within Multi-National Corporations. The author presents result of the research conducted on a group of MNC's Head Quarter HR director... Read More about Strategic HRM Outside of Corporate HQ: Lost in Translation?.

Investing in management development in turbulent times and perceived organisational performance: a study of UK MNCs and their subsidiaries (2012)
Journal Article
Sheehan, M. (2012). Investing in management development in turbulent times and perceived organisational performance: a study of UK MNCs and their subsidiaries. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 23(12), 2491-2513. https://doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2012.668400

The recent global economic crisis has contributed to organisations carefully scrutinising all budgets. Resources allocated to investment in human capital, especially training and development, have been one of the first cuts in previous downturns. Thi... Read More about Investing in management development in turbulent times and perceived organisational performance: a study of UK MNCs and their subsidiaries.

Introduction: Global human resource management and economic change: a multiple level of analysis research agenda (2012)
Journal Article
Sheehan, M., & Sparrow, P. (2012). Introduction: Global human resource management and economic change: a multiple level of analysis research agenda. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 23(12), 2393-2403. https://doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2012.668382

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Devolvement of HRM and perceived performance within multinational corporations (MNCs) (2012)
Journal Article
Sheehan, M. (2012). Devolvement of HRM and perceived performance within multinational corporations (MNCs). European Journal of International Management, 6(1), 101-127. https://doi.org/10.1504/ejim.2012.044760

This paper examines the process of delivery of HR practices within Multinational Companies (MNCs). Neo-institutional, resource-based and agency theories are used to explore whether devolvement of HR to line managers is attempted in MNCs. Issues of ag... Read More about Devolvement of HRM and perceived performance within multinational corporations (MNCs).