Although we have talked about
developing a suite of HR processes
and mechanisms to manage
partnering arrangements, there is a
need to retain a degree of flexibility
in the way they are implemented.
With each partnering arrangement
HR must think about whether – or
how – to differentiate the level
of HR support and resource they
provide. Some arrangements may
be more strategically important
than others, require a different level
of support for line managers or a
different range of HR services.
For example, Xerox categorised its
joint ventures into fundamental
business-shaping joint ventures
(such as its relationship with
Fuji); strategic alliances with