3 CONCLUSION 11 REFERENCES 11 INTRODUCTION Human Resource Management Incorporation

CONTEMPORARY INTERNATIONAL
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................3
TASK 2 ...........................................................................................................................................3
Recruitment and selection and recommendations for expatriate failure.....................................3
CONCLUSION .............................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................11

INTRODUCTION
Human Resource Management refers to the detail process of managing the human
resource of the organisation. Human resource department of the firm is responsible for
performing different types of managerial functions that will helps in gaining competitive
advantage over other competitors. There are various functions of management that helps in
maximising the productivity of the employees of the company(DeCenzo, 2016). Human resource
manager plays an important role in developing policies and programs such as recruitment and
selection, performance appraisal, training and development etc. related with employees.
International human resource management refers to the activities of the organisation for
managing the employees at international level so that, company will get competitive advantage.
Tesco is a multinational organisation that deals in merchandise items, groceries etc. Tesco
belongs to retail industry and it was established on 1919 in England, UK. The founder of
company is Jack Cohen. The headquarter of company is in Hertfordshire, England. The company
deals in hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience shops etc. The Report will outline the details
of recruitment and selection at international level. The Report will also describe the steps that
Tesco for expatriate failure.
MAIN BODY
TASK 2
Recruitment and selection and recommendations for expatriate failure.
Tesco is a multinational organisation that deals in a wide range of products. The company
is at third position in terms of revenue. The market share of Tesco is around 29%(Popescu,
2016). Tesco is chosen for preparing the Report because it is an multinational organisation that
deals in various supermarkets, superstores, convenience shops etc. in more than seven countries
like Thailand, Ireland etc.
Recruitment- Recruitment is a process of attracting and influencing large number of applicants
to apply for the vacant job positions in the organisation. The process of recruitment in Tesco
depends upon the job position. Tesco considers different methods of recruiting the employees
and then it chooses the most cost effective method of recruitment.

Selection- Selection is a method of choosing the most appropriate candidate from all the
applicants that has applied for the vacant job position in the company. Tesco follows a selection
process to ensure that best candidate that will be fit for the vacant job position.
Tesco is an international organisation that operates at international level. The company has its
operations in more than 11 countries like Hungary, Poland, India, Thailand etc. other than UK.
To perform all the operations at international level, company performs the process of recruitment
and selection at global level.
Reasons behind international operations of Tesco-
 Tesco is operating in various countries to improve the sales and revenue of the company.
 To exploit the opportunities that are existing in international market.
 Another reason for Tesco to go international is that, by expanding the operations,
company is getting the benefits of economies of scale.
 Operating at international level helps Tesco to compete easily with other competitors and
also helps the company to become a leader at global level.
 There are some operational reasons also behind international operations such as
international recruitment and selections helps to fill the vacant job positions of the
organization in case when candidates are not available in home country.
 International recruitment and selection also provide the advantage of talented and skilled
workforce that contributes to the success and growth of the organisation.
Reasons behind employees working abroad- Employees of Tesco are working abroad due to
many reasons they are as follows-
 Due to the job position Tesco is offering to the employees on international assignment.
 When employees are having the potential of developing leadership, if the company is
offering career development opportunities through working in abroad.
 To fulfil various needs of childrens such as education needs etc.
 Employees take decision of working abroad when, Tesco is offering unique professional
challenges due to the potential of employees for developing their skills.
 There are many other career and psychological factors also that motivates employees for
working abroad.