ABSTRACT
After many years of protracted wars and postwar readjustment and orientation, Vietnam started to rebuild its institutions in the early 1990s. There are many reasons for this late but critical undertaking. The quests for sustainable development and integration into the world mainstream both require a well-functioning governance apparatus with people working in all sectors and at all levels. Human resource management (HRM) particularly is recognized as one of the most important factors contributing to the country’s overall competitiveness and long-standing socioeconomic achievement.
