The Impact Of HIV/AIDS On International Human Resource Management

Abstract

Economies of global scope afford businesses a competitive advantage.  One way to utilize this advantage is to coordinate the leveraging of resources – especially labor.  Businesses have attempted to minimize labor costs and risks in an effort to maintain or increase competitive advantage.  There is a risk to the global workforce: HIV/AIDS.  This disease is striking at the heart of low cost labor pools.  The impact on business is being felt now and will be felt for years to come.  How large the impact is depends on the level of involvement of multinational businesses in the fight against HIV/AIDS.  Multinational businesses must develop policies and procedures to combat this illness, as it is devastating labor pools in various parts of the world.