Modes of convergence and divergence: An integrative view of multinational practices in Pakistan

International Journal of Human Resource Management

Volumn 13, Issue 2, 2002, Pages 232-253

  Khilji, Shaista E ^a  

^a MCGILL UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Convergence; Divergence; Human resource management; International management; Multinationals; Pakistan

Indexed keywords

EID: 0347997469     PISSN: 09585192     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09585190110102350     Document Type: Article

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