International HRM: Concepts, Theories, and Use in an International Context

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......................................................10
Task 2........................................................................................................................................................12
Opening statement 1..............................................................................................................................13
Opening statement 2..............................................................................................................................13
Opening statement 3..............................................................................................................................14
Opening statement 4..............................................................................................................................15
Opening statement 5..............................................................................................................................15
Conclusion.................................................................................................................................................17
References.................................................................................................................................................18
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Introduction
Globalization is the most recent trends which we can see across the world wide business
environment. The organizations in different parts of the world considered that their operations
will become sustainable only if they could reach an international perspective in its business
operations. When the organization goes global will have to face the complexities and the
challenges along with the benefits associated with it. These provide the relevance of the
international human resource management. The IHRM is viewed differently from that of the
national HRM since its roles, responsibilities and duties are much more enhanced and complex
than the national human resource management. The IHRM can be defined as the set of activities
which are correlated and integrated in such a manner that the organizations operating overseas
can make its operations sustainable and profitable (Romani., Mahadevan and Primecz, 2018).
This report highlights a reflective learning about the international human resource management
and the concepts associated with it. This report compares various concepts of the IHRM and
explores the uses of IHRM in the international context. The relevance of the IHRM in managing
and maintaining the cultural diversity and the environmental diversity of the international
markets has been discussed here (Shepherd et al, 2019). This report highlights the role of the
IHRM in the performance of the international market and achievement of the organizational
objectives.
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Task 1
1. Critically compare international HRM concepts and theories
International Human Resource Management Definition
The international human resource management is a systematic approach which involves the
process like the procurement, allocation, training and development, performance and
compensation management, effective utilization of the human resources etc in an international
context. From the definition of the IHRM we can clearly understand that it plays an imminent
role in the foreign operations of the organizations. From this one another factor which we can
notice is the influence of the globalization over the HRM operations in the MNCs. According to
my exposure to the IHRM some of the pressure which the globalization has put over the HRM
functions includes the management of the diversity, increase in the influence of the external
stake holders, challenges and risks becomes more complex (Rowley, Wei and Warner, 2018).
For the better understanding of the IHRM we can consider the IHRM as the practice of the HRM
in the international context. It performs all the function of the HRM in an extended manner and
involves more strategic functions and involvement in other operations of the organization.
Scope of IHRM
 It deals with the management of the issues related to the global work force
 Comparative analysis of the HRM in different countries.
 Managing the MNE’s throughout the world (Hernández and Poulose, 2018).
Through analyzing the scope of the IHRM in the global business we can ensure that it
contributes to the sustainable operations of the business internationally.
Purpose and objectives of IHRM
The study on the international human resource management has provided me with sufficient
exposure to identify the purpose and the objective of the IHRM. This understanding has enabled
me to know the concepts and the theories of IHRM perfectly.
 Provisioning the organizations with appropriate support and resources so that it can
achieve success in its foreign assignments.
 Achieving competitive advantage through handling the HR, legal and regulatory frame
work, business environment etc (Glaister et al, 2018).
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