7BSP1303: International and Comp HRM Essay
Assessment Criteria
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding tested in this assignment:
- The theoretical and empirical work of key writers, both classical and contemporary, on different aspects of international human resource management as a distinctive field of study and practice;
- The strategic orientations of multinational corporations (MNCs) and related HR policy/employment considerations;
- Comparative and diverse contexts impacting HRM and its related practices in various regions.
Learning Outcomes: Skills and Attributes tested in this assignment:
- Demonstrate an ability to critically appraise, evaluate and synthesise different writers’ theoretical and empirical contributions to the study of international human resource management
- Critically evaluate and apply relevant theory to practice to the complex interrelationship of human resource factors within multinational corporations
- Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and work effectively in diverse groups
Detailed Brief for Individual Assessment
Assignment Title: An INDIVIDUAL Essay
Description of the assignment: A 2000 (+/- 10%) word individual essay on either of the following topics:
Topic A: Drawing upon relevant theory, critically evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of Multi-National Corporations (MNCs) employing expatriate managers to run their subsidiaries and examine the strategies they may use to avoid the consequences of expatriate failure.
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Or
Topic B
Critically appraise the advantages and disadvantages of a ‘best practice’ as opposed to a ‘best fit’ approach to HRM in a globally operating company, including the consequences of each for employee and organisational performance.
Further guidance as to essay writing is available on the Centre for Academic Skills Enhancement (CASE) site on StudyNet:
http://www.studynet2.herts.ac.uk/ptl/common/asu.nsf/homepage?readform
Submitting your essay
Students are required to submit essays electronically via Canvas. Please ensure you include your student ID, but do not put your name, on your coursework.