Abstract
This chapter describes the characteristics of European human resources (HR) practices followed by a discussion of public sector HR management (HRM) research in Europe. Although the main objective of public personnel practices and HRM is similar in Europe and the United States-through active HRM strategies and leadership to motivate employees and ultimately achieve organizational performance objectives-there are several differences. The context in which HRM takes place differs between the continents and also within Europe at the level of nation-states. In the European context this pluralist perspective has contributed to prominence being given to employee participation. Its importance is illustrated by the 2002 European Union Directive that requires EU Member States to provide for information and consultation arrangements covering all enterprises with 50 or more employees. As mentioned, the main objective of public personnel practices and HRM in both Europe and America is to use active HRM strategies and leadership to motivate employees and ultimately achieve high organizational performance.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Public Personnel Management |
| Subtitle of host publication | Current Concerns, Future Challenges |
| Editors | Norma Riccucci |
| Place of Publication | New York |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Pages | 12-27 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781315527055 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-1-138-68970-1 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2018 |