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The HRMS of Germany Yijiang Wang Tsinghua University I. The Context 1. Germany’s competitive advantage 1) A “miracle” in post WWII recovery and the strongest economic power in Europe 2) Competitive advantage and disadvantages breath and depth of international competitiveness surpass any other country. international successes driven by small and medium-sized firms. products that need aggressive marketing ahd with short product cycles do not do well in Germany. 2. Source of competitive advantage 1) factor conditions Poor conditions of natural resources High cost of factor conditions Adoption of advanced technical designs, high quality and good after sales service (diversified quality production) for up-markets. High productivity Highly skilled, technically-trained workforce. Scientific capability to create new knowledge 2. Source of competitive advantage 1) factor conditions Well developed and high quality infrastructure High corporate and individual tax rates and tough environmental laws. An equal triangle power structure: government, employers and unions. Interventionist government, in product planning, government ownership, legislative restrictions on restructuring and plant closings, and great use of public resources to cushion economic change. 2. Source of competitive advantage 1) factor conditions G also spends much on labor market policies, e.g., training and employment programs. Labor market regulation is pervasive. Collective bargaining is cooperative and representational. Firms are owned by institutional owners, e.g., banks. Corporate finance is credit based rather than stock market. 2. Source of competitive advantage 2) Demand conditions Home market is the 3rd biggest in the world. Consumers are very demanding. But home market is quite saturated. 3) Related and supporting industry Strong supplier industries begat strong downstream industries. 2. Source of competitive advantage 4) Firm rivalry The German economy