Global HR Management at Harley-Davidson

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This paper explains how the Harley-Davidson case addresses the changing nature of HR management in regards to pertinent issues, such as planning, hiring, training, assignment, program development, and enhancing the working environment. It explains that transformational leadership is also a key issue. Because people are the most integral factor to the success of any business, the human resources department must be exceptionally well-run, particularly in times of transition.

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"Fundamental changes are occurring in the very nature business as it responds to the threats and opportunities of the global marketplace. Even the firm most oriented to domestic business is increasing its geographic reach as its suppliers and customers are, with increasing frequency, located on a variety of continents. For the global manager, the factors contributing this to mass globalization (i.e. modern technology and the lessening of trade barriers) have led to a new brand of decision making and strategic planning that is far more congruent with the modern marketplace than traditional models (Daft, 2000)."

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