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7BSP1303 International and Comp HRM

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 word individual essay on either of the following topics:

 Topic A

Critically evaluate whether national cultures are converging or diverging. Drawing upon the academic literature, discuss the implications of this for the MNE and their IHRM strategies and practices. 7BSP1303 International and Comp HRM

Or

Topic B

A multinational corporation is planning to implement a common set of performance management practices throughout its global subsidiaries. What advice would you offer to the HRM director of the firm in relation to this plan; and why? Give two country-specific examples in support of your answer, drawing upon the academic literature.

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.