Skip to main content
Erschienen in: Journal of Business Economics 3/2011

01.05.2011 | ZfB-Special Issue 3/2011

Recruiting channels of foreign subsidiaries in Japan

verfasst von: Dr. oec. HSG Fabian Jintae Froese, Vesa Peltokorpi

Erschienen in: Journal of Business Economics | Sonderheft 3/2011

Einloggen

Aktivieren Sie unsere intelligente Suche um passende Fachinhalte oder Patente zu finden.

search-config
loading …

Abstract

Despite increasing interest in recruitment and selection, surprisingly little is known regarding recruiting practices and channels in foreign subsidiaries. This study focuses on the utilization and success of recruiting channels of foreign subsidiaries in Japan. Interviews with 40 company managers show that recruitment strategies in foreign subsidiaries progress through different stages. Lacking social networks but possessing substantial financial resources, small and newly established subsidiaries rely primarily on headhunters. However, larger subsidiaries with longer presence in Japan tend to diversify and localize their recruitment channels. Owing partly to a reduction in ethnocentric attitudes, foreign subsidiaries in certain industries are capable of attracting high-quality job candidates. Overall, the interviews revealed that referrals are the best recruiting channel for the production of high-quality candidates who fit in well, exhibit high company loyalty, and perform well on the job.

Sie haben noch keine Lizenz? Dann Informieren Sie sich jetzt über unsere Produkte:

Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik"

Online-Abonnement

Mit Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik" erhalten Sie Zugriff auf:

  • über 102.000 Bücher
  • über 537 Zeitschriften

aus folgenden Fachgebieten:

  • Automobil + Motoren
  • Bauwesen + Immobilien
  • Business IT + Informatik
  • Elektrotechnik + Elektronik
  • Energie + Nachhaltigkeit
  • Finance + Banking
  • Management + Führung
  • Marketing + Vertrieb
  • Maschinenbau + Werkstoffe
  • Versicherung + Risiko

Jetzt Wissensvorsprung sichern!

Journal of Business Economics

From January 2013, the Zeitschrift für Betriebswirtschaft (ZfB) is published in English under the title Journal of Business Economics (JBE). The Journal of Business Economics (JBE) aims at encouraging theoretical and applied research in the field of business economics and business administration, promoting the exchange of ideas between science and practice.

Springer Professional "Wirtschaft"

Online-Abonnement

Mit Springer Professional "Wirtschaft" erhalten Sie Zugriff auf:

  • über 67.000 Bücher
  • über 340 Zeitschriften

aus folgenden Fachgebieten:

  • Bauwesen + Immobilien
  • Business IT + Informatik
  • Finance + Banking
  • Management + Führung
  • Marketing + Vertrieb
  • Versicherung + Risiko




Jetzt Wissensvorsprung sichern!

Literatur
Zurück zum Zitat Abegglen JC (1958) The Japanese factory: aspects of its social organization. Free Press, New York Abegglen JC (1958) The Japanese factory: aspects of its social organization. Free Press, New York
Zurück zum Zitat Ahmadijian CL, Robinson P (2001) Safety in numbers: downsizing and the deinstitutionalization of permanent employment in Japan. Adm Sci Q 46:622–654CrossRef Ahmadijian CL, Robinson P (2001) Safety in numbers: downsizing and the deinstitutionalization of permanent employment in Japan. Adm Sci Q 46:622–654CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Aldrich HE (1999) Organization evolving. Sage, London Aldrich HE (1999) Organization evolving. Sage, London
Zurück zum Zitat Barber AE, Wesson MJ, Robertson QM, Taylor MS (1999) A tale of two job markets: organizational size and its effects on hiring practices and job search behaviour. Pers Psychol 52:841–867CrossRef Barber AE, Wesson MJ, Robertson QM, Taylor MS (1999) A tale of two job markets: organizational size and its effects on hiring practices and job search behaviour. Pers Psychol 52:841–867CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Behrenz L (2001) Who gets the job and why? An exploratory study of employers’ recruitment behaviour. J Appl Econ 2:255–278 Behrenz L (2001) Who gets the job and why? An exploratory study of employers’ recruitment behaviour. J Appl Econ 2:255–278
Zurück zum Zitat Bhaskar-Shrinivas P, Harrison D, Schaffer MA, Luk DM (2005) Input-based and time-based models of international adjustment: meta-analytical evidence and theoretical extensions. Acad Manag J 48(2):257–281CrossRef Bhaskar-Shrinivas P, Harrison D, Schaffer MA, Luk DM (2005) Input-based and time-based models of international adjustment: meta-analytical evidence and theoretical extensions. Acad Manag J 48(2):257–281CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Björkman I, Lu Y (1999) The management of human resources in Chinese-Western joint ventures. J World Bus 34(2):1–19 Björkman I, Lu Y (1999) The management of human resources in Chinese-Western joint ventures. J World Bus 34(2):1–19
Zurück zum Zitat Björkman I, Smale A, Sumelius J, Suutari V, Lu Y (2008) Changes in institutional context and MNC operations in China: subsidiary HRM practices in 1996 versus 2006. Int Bus Rev 17:146–158CrossRef Björkman I, Smale A, Sumelius J, Suutari V, Lu Y (2008) Changes in institutional context and MNC operations in China: subsidiary HRM practices in 1996 versus 2006. Int Bus Rev 17:146–158CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Bouquet C, Birkinshaw J (2008) Weight versus voice: how foreign subsidiaries gain attention from corporate headquarters. Acad Manag J 51:577–601CrossRef Bouquet C, Birkinshaw J (2008) Weight versus voice: how foreign subsidiaries gain attention from corporate headquarters. Acad Manag J 51:577–601CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Breaugh JA, Greising LA, Taggart JW, Chen H (2003) The relationship of recruiting sources and pre-hire outcomes: examination of yield ratios and applicant quality. J Appl Psychol 33:2267–2287CrossRef Breaugh JA, Greising LA, Taggart JW, Chen H (2003) The relationship of recruiting sources and pre-hire outcomes: examination of yield ratios and applicant quality. J Appl Psychol 33:2267–2287CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Carroll M, Marchington M, Earnshaw J, Taylor S (1999) Recruitment in small firms: processes, methods and problems. Empl Relat 21:236–250CrossRef Carroll M, Marchington M, Earnshaw J, Taylor S (1999) Recruitment in small firms: processes, methods and problems. Empl Relat 21:236–250CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Chiavacci D (2006) Die “Schwarzen Schiffe” in der japanischen Arbeitswelt: Wahrnehmung und Popularität von ausländischen Firmen als Arbeitgeber. In: Japanstudien: Jahrbuch des Deutschen Instituts für Japanstudien, vol 18. Iudicium, Munich, pp 27–59 Chiavacci D (2006) Die “Schwarzen Schiffe” in der japanischen Arbeitswelt: Wahrnehmung und Popularität von ausländischen Firmen als Arbeitgeber. In: Japanstudien: Jahrbuch des Deutschen Instituts für Japanstudien, vol 18. Iudicium, Munich, pp 27–59
Zurück zum Zitat Finlay W, Coverdill JE (2000) Risk, opportunism, and structural holes: how headhunters manage clients and earn fees. Work Occup 27(3):377–405CrossRef Finlay W, Coverdill JE (2000) Risk, opportunism, and structural holes: how headhunters manage clients and earn fees. Work Occup 27(3):377–405CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Finlay W, Coverdill JE (2002) Headhunters: matchmaking in the labor market. Cornell University Press, London Finlay W, Coverdill JE (2002) Headhunters: matchmaking in the labor market. Cornell University Press, London
Zurück zum Zitat Froese FJ, Vo A, Garrett T (2010) Organizational attractiveness of foreign-based companies: a country of origin perspective. Int J Sel Assess 18(3):271–281 Froese FJ, Vo A, Garrett T (2010) Organizational attractiveness of foreign-based companies: a country of origin perspective. Int J Sel Assess 18(3):271–281
Zurück zum Zitat Gatewood RD, Growan MA, Lautenschlager GJ (1993) Corporate image, recruitment image, and initial job choice decisions. Acad Manag J 36(2):414–427CrossRef Gatewood RD, Growan MA, Lautenschlager GJ (1993) Corporate image, recruitment image, and initial job choice decisions. Acad Manag J 36(2):414–427CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Grund C (2006) Mitarbeiterrekrutierung ueber das Internet—Marktanalyse und empirische Untersuchung von Determinanten und Konsequenzen fuer die Arbeitnehmer. Z Betriebswirtschaft 76(5):451–472CrossRef Grund C (2006) Mitarbeiterrekrutierung ueber das Internet—Marktanalyse und empirische Untersuchung von Determinanten und Konsequenzen fuer die Arbeitnehmer. Z Betriebswirtschaft 76(5):451–472CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Han Z, Froese FJ (2010) Recruiting and retaining R&D professionals in China. Int J Technol Manag 51(2/3/4):387–408 Han Z, Froese FJ (2010) Recruiting and retaining R&D professionals in China. Int J Technol Manag 51(2/3/4):387–408
Zurück zum Zitat Han J, Han J (2009) Network-based recruiting and applicant attraction in China: insights from both organizational and individual perspectives. Int J Hum Resour Manag 20(11):2228–2249CrossRef Han J, Han J (2009) Network-based recruiting and applicant attraction in China: insights from both organizational and individual perspectives. Int J Hum Resour Manag 20(11):2228–2249CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Hausdorf PA, Duncan D (2004) Firm size and internet recruiting in Canada: a preliminary investigation. J Small Bus Manag 42(3):325–334CrossRef Hausdorf PA, Duncan D (2004) Firm size and internet recruiting in Canada: a preliminary investigation. J Small Bus Manag 42(3):325–334CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Holtbrügge D, Friedmann C, Puck J (2010) Personnel recruitment and retention in foreign firms in India: a resource-based view. Hum Resour Manag 49(3):439–455 Holtbrügge D, Friedmann C, Puck J (2010) Personnel recruitment and retention in foreign firms in India: a resource-based view. Hum Resour Manag 49(3):439–455
Zurück zum Zitat Honda Y (2004) The formation and transformation of the Japanese system of transition from school to work. Soc Sci Jpn J 7(1):103–115CrossRef Honda Y (2004) The formation and transformation of the Japanese system of transition from school to work. Soc Sci Jpn J 7(1):103–115CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Jacoby S (2005) The embedded corporation: corporate governance and employment relations in Japan and the U.S. Princeton University Press, Princeton Jacoby S (2005) The embedded corporation: corporate governance and employment relations in Japan and the U.S. Princeton University Press, Princeton
Zurück zum Zitat Japan Federation of Economic Organizations (1997) Survey on the change in corporate staffing and training practices. Federation of Economic Organizations, Tokyo Japan Federation of Economic Organizations (1997) Survey on the change in corporate staffing and training practices. Federation of Economic Organizations, Tokyo
Zurück zum Zitat Japanese Ministry of Labor (1999) White paper on labor Japanese Ministry of Labor (1999) White paper on labor
Zurück zum Zitat Japan Institute for Labor Policy and Training (2004) Labor situation in Japan and analysis 2004/2005. Japan Institute for Labour Policy and Training, Tokyo Japan Institute for Labor Policy and Training (2004) Labor situation in Japan and analysis 2004/2005. Japan Institute for Labour Policy and Training, Tokyo
Zurück zum Zitat Leung A (2003) Different ties for different needs: recruitment practices of entrepreneurial firms at different developmental phases. Hum Resour Manag 42(4):303–320CrossRef Leung A (2003) Different ties for different needs: recruitment practices of entrepreneurial firms at different developmental phases. Hum Resour Manag 42(4):303–320CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Leung A, Zhang J, Wong PK, Foo MD (2006) The use of networks in human acquisition for entrepreneurial firms: multiple “fit” considerations. J Bus Ventur 21:664–686CrossRef Leung A, Zhang J, Wong PK, Foo MD (2006) The use of networks in human acquisition for entrepreneurial firms: multiple “fit” considerations. J Bus Ventur 21:664–686CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat McNerney DJ (1996) The shape of things to come. Hum Resour Manag Int Dig 4(4):23–25 McNerney DJ (1996) The shape of things to come. Hum Resour Manag Int Dig 4(4):23–25
Zurück zum Zitat Mourdoukoutas P (1992) Economic barriers for foreign affiliates in Japan: the high cost of local labour. Int J Manpow 13(9):65–73CrossRef Mourdoukoutas P (1992) Economic barriers for foreign affiliates in Japan: the high cost of local labour. Int J Manpow 13(9):65–73CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Newburry W, Gardberg N, Belkin LY (2006) Organizational attractiveness is in the eye of the beholder: the interaction of demographic characteristics with foreignness. J Int Bus Stud 37(5):666–686 Newburry W, Gardberg N, Belkin LY (2006) Organizational attractiveness is in the eye of the beholder: the interaction of demographic characteristics with foreignness. J Int Bus Stud 37(5):666–686
Zurück zum Zitat Ono H (2007) Careers in foreign-owned firms in Japan. Am Sociol Rev 72(2):267–290CrossRef Ono H (2007) Careers in foreign-owned firms in Japan. Am Sociol Rev 72(2):267–290CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Peltokorpi V, Froese FJ (2009) Organizational expatriates and self-initiated expatriates: who adjusts better to work and life in Japan? Int J Hum Resour Manag 20(5):1095–1111 Peltokorpi V, Froese FJ (2009) Organizational expatriates and self-initiated expatriates: who adjusts better to work and life in Japan? Int J Hum Resour Manag 20(5):1095–1111
Zurück zum Zitat Peltokorpi V (in press) Performance-related reward systems (PRRS) in Japan: practices and preferences in Nordic subsidiaries. Int J Hum Resour Manag Peltokorpi V (in press) Performance-related reward systems (PRRS) in Japan: practices and preferences in Nordic subsidiaries. Int J Hum Resour Manag
Zurück zum Zitat Phillips JM (1998) Effects of realistic job previews on multiple organizational outcomes: A meta-analysis. Acad Manag J 41:673–690CrossRef Phillips JM (1998) Effects of realistic job previews on multiple organizational outcomes: A meta-analysis. Acad Manag J 41:673–690CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Ployhart RE (2006) Staffing in the 21st century: new challenges and strategic opportunities. J Manag 32(6):868–897CrossRef Ployhart RE (2006) Staffing in the 21st century: new challenges and strategic opportunities. J Manag 32(6):868–897CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Pudelko M, Harzing AW (2007) Country-of-origin, localization, or dominance effect? An empirical investigation of HRM practices in foreign subsidiaries. Hum Resour Manag 46(6):535–559CrossRef Pudelko M, Harzing AW (2007) Country-of-origin, localization, or dominance effect? An empirical investigation of HRM practices in foreign subsidiaries. Hum Resour Manag 46(6):535–559CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Raisanen H (2007) Comparative analysis on the job-broking market in Japan and Finland. Discussion Papers, No. 370, Government Institute for Economic Research Finland (VATT), Finland Raisanen H (2007) Comparative analysis on the job-broking market in Japan and Finland. Discussion Papers, No. 370, Government Institute for Economic Research Finland (VATT), Finland
Zurück zum Zitat Ranger-Moore J (1997) Bigger may be better, but is older wiser? Organizaitonal age and size in the New York life insurance industry. Am Sociol Rev 62:903–920CrossRef Ranger-Moore J (1997) Bigger may be better, but is older wiser? Organizaitonal age and size in the New York life insurance industry. Am Sociol Rev 62:903–920CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Robinson P (2003) The embeddedness of Japanese HRM practices: the case of recruiting. Hum Resour Manag Rev 13:439–465CrossRef Robinson P (2003) The embeddedness of Japanese HRM practices: the case of recruiting. Hum Resour Manag Rev 13:439–465CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Saks AM, Ashforth BE (1997) A longitudinal investigation of the relationships between job information sources, applicant perceptions of fit, and work outcomes. Pers Psychol 50:395–426CrossRef Saks AM, Ashforth BE (1997) A longitudinal investigation of the relationships between job information sources, applicant perceptions of fit, and work outcomes. Pers Psychol 50:395–426CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Schuler RS, MacMillan IC (1984) Gaining competitive advantage through human resource management practices. Hum Resour Manag 23(3):241–255CrossRef Schuler RS, MacMillan IC (1984) Gaining competitive advantage through human resource management practices. Hum Resour Manag 23(3):241–255CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Schultz TW (1971) Investment in human capital. Free Press, New York Schultz TW (1971) Investment in human capital. Free Press, New York
Zurück zum Zitat Sekiguchi T (2007) A contingency perspective of the importance of PJ fit and PO fit in employee selection. J Manag Psychol 22(2):118–131 Sekiguchi T (2007) A contingency perspective of the importance of PJ fit and PO fit in employee selection. J Manag Psychol 22(2):118–131
Zurück zum Zitat Sekiguchi T (2006) How organizations promote person-environment fit: using the case of Japanese firms to illustrate institutional and cultural influences. Asia-Pacific J Manag 23:47–69CrossRef Sekiguchi T (2006) How organizations promote person-environment fit: using the case of Japanese firms to illustrate institutional and cultural influences. Asia-Pacific J Manag 23:47–69CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Tokoro M (2005) The shift towards American-style human resource management systems and the transformation of workers’ attitudes at Japanese firms. Asian Bus Manag 4:23–44CrossRef Tokoro M (2005) The shift towards American-style human resource management systems and the transformation of workers’ attitudes at Japanese firms. Asian Bus Manag 4:23–44CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Turban DB, Lau CM, Ngo HY, Chow IH, Si S (2001) Organizational attractiveness of firms in the People’s Republic of china: a person-organization fit perspective. J Appl Psychol 86:194–206CrossRef Turban DB, Lau CM, Ngo HY, Chow IH, Si S (2001) Organizational attractiveness of firms in the People’s Republic of china: a person-organization fit perspective. J Appl Psychol 86:194–206CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Windolf P (1986) Recruitment, selection, and internal labor markets in Britain and Germany. Organ Stud 7(3):235–254CrossRef Windolf P (1986) Recruitment, selection, and internal labor markets in Britain and Germany. Organ Stud 7(3):235–254CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Zaheer S (1994) Overcoming the liability of foreignness. Acad Manag J 18(6):341–363 Zaheer S (1994) Overcoming the liability of foreignness. Acad Manag J 18(6):341–363
Zurück zum Zitat Zottoli MA, Wanous JP (2000) Recruitment source research: current status and future directions. Hum Resour Manag Rev 10(4):353–382CrossRef Zottoli MA, Wanous JP (2000) Recruitment source research: current status and future directions. Hum Resour Manag Rev 10(4):353–382CrossRef
Metadaten
Titel
Recruiting channels of foreign subsidiaries in Japan
verfasst von
Dr. oec. HSG Fabian Jintae Froese
Vesa Peltokorpi
Publikationsdatum
01.05.2011
Verlag
SP Gabler Verlag
Erschienen in
Journal of Business Economics / Ausgabe Sonderheft 3/2011
Print ISSN: 0044-2372
Elektronische ISSN: 1861-8928
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11573-011-0454-y

Weitere Artikel der Sonderheft 3/2011

Journal of Business Economics 3/2011 Zur Ausgabe

ZfB-Special Issue 3/2011

Editorial

ZfB-Special Issue 3/2011

Foreign or National?