International HRM: Reflective Learning

International HRM
Reflective Learning
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Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................3
Task 1..........................................................................................................................................................4
1. Critically compare international HRM concepts and theories..............................................................4
2. Critique the use of the HRM function in an international context........................................................9
Task 2........................................................................................................................................................11
Opening statement 1..............................................................................................................................11
Opening statement 2..............................................................................................................................12
Opening statement 3..............................................................................................................................13
Opening statement 4..............................................................................................................................14
Opening statement 5..............................................................................................................................14
Conclusion.................................................................................................................................................16
References.................................................................................................................................................17
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Introduction
Internationalization or expanding the business to the international market has been the modern
trend in the business environment of the organization. When the organization expands to the
international markets the complexity and challenges associated with its operations also increases.
This trend in the market has emerged the relevance of the international human resource
management. The Human resources management can be referred to as the set of the human
resource activities which is intended to manage the operations of the organizations at the
international level in order to achieve competitive advantage, organizational objectives etc. The
process of the international human resource management involves procuring, allocation,
effective utilization of the human resources etc in the international level. When considering the
national HRM and the international HRM the roles and responsibilities differ since the
complexity, risks, challenges, opportunities etc of the international market is different (Cooke et
al, 2019).
The reflective learning report speaks about the role of the international HRM in the international
organization. This provides a critical comparison about the concepts of the international human
resource management. A comparison of the domestic and the international HRM has been
exhibited effectively. The use roles and responsibilities, of the international HRM have been
discussed along with its role in the cultural management.
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Task 1
1. Critically compare international HRM concepts and theories
When we look into the international HRM we can identify that it is different from the domestic
HRM and is associated with many complexities, challenges, risks etc. We can find many theories
and concepts associated with the international human resource management which can be
implemented effectively for the effective international operations of the organizations.
International Human Resource Management Definition
The international human resource management is the essential frame work of an organization
which is operating internationally or multinational. We can consider the international human
resource management as a process of employing, procuring, developing and motivating the
employees in the international level. My exposure to the international human resource
management identifies that the IHRM involves the world wide management of the people, ie
managing the human resources in all the markets in which the organization is operating and
enabling the organization to achieve its objectives and overseas operations effective.
The organizations operating internationally cannot ignore the influences of the external and the
internal factors. According to my knowledge, the functions of the HRM changes when the
organization goes international or multinational. Recruiting and nurturing the human resources
and the implementation of the human resource strategies, expatriate management, problem
resolution, etc can be seen as critical tasks. Some of the contingencies that we can notice which
influences the HRM when it is seen in the international context includes the size of the
organization, type of the employees, and the life cycle stage of the firm (Cela and Gatto., 2018).
Purpose and objectives of IHRM
The purpose and objective of the IHRM highlights its relevance for the international
organizations and how it can contribute to the objective achievement of the international
organizations. I have highlighted the objectives and some of the purpose of IHRM
 Effective mobilization of the human as well as the other resources in the international and
the multinational organizations.
 Achieving competitive advantage for the international and multinational organization.
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