International Human Resource Management Assignment [PDF]

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International human resource management

International human resource management
Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................... 3
The profile of University of Melbourne and its mission and vision................................................3
The external environmental factors....................................................................................... 4
Jackson and Schuler model to analyze the external factors..........................................................5
Different functions of human resource management..................................................................7
Impact of each external factors on the HR functions of University of Melbourne...............................9
Conclusion................................................................................................................ 11
References............................................................................................................... 13
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International human resource management
Introduction
The main aim of this task is to provide a brief outline about the business activities and
operations of university. University of Melbourne has been selected in the task which is
incorporated in Australia. The university is working for welfare of the students by providing
good education to them. Along with this, the paper explains the external factors which could
affect the performance and productivity of university. It explains the significance of human
resource management in the organization. Human resource management is important part of each
and every organization. Various strategies, policies and plans are made by human resource
management in the firm. In addition, the paper explains that how external factors affect the HR
practices and functions. Moreover, here is the discussion about the functions of HRM and
Jackson & Schuler model. Further detail of the task has been stated below.
The profile of University of Melbourne and its mission and vision
The University of Melbourne is a specific research university which is situated in
Melbourne, Australia. The university was founded in 1853 by Hugh Childers and the academic
staff of the university is approx 4,068. It is the second oldest university in the world.
Melbourne’s main campus is situated in Parkville with some others campuses located in Victoria
(Australian’s leading university, 2018).
Mission: The main mission of the Melbourne is to provide high and quick quality of services and
consultancy to all levels of the university a psychological processes, development issues and
mental health especially in relation to learning environment.
Vision: The main vision of the University of Melbourne is to contribute in the development and
evolution of the university. Furthermore, the university wants to provide enduring and
meaningful networks with academic and other services areas. Being purposeful, accountable and
passionate in the work is another significant vision of Melbourne. Apart from this, the core
values include respect, professionalism and creating community which help to provide good
education to students in the world (Potts, 2012).
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International human resource management
The external environmental factors
There are various factors presented in Jackson and Schuler’s (1995) HRM model which
influence the operations activities and operations of University of Melbourne. The organization
needs to focus on the external factors to overcome the competitors in the marketplace (Budhwar,
and Debrah, 2013). The external factors have been stated below.
Industrial relations and union: It is one of the biggest external factors which influence the
activities and operations of human resource management. Various companies are not able to
maintain good relations with workers therefore; it affects the productivity and efficiency of the
employees. Labor union also plays a significant role to attain long term goals and objectives of
the firm. Trade union is an organization who have come work together to accomplish the
common objectives of the company. If the employees do not make trade union, then they are
unable to work together within the organization. As a result, it will affect the growth and success
of the firm. Apart from this, managers and leaders should maintain reciprocal relationship with
employees to attain mission and vision of the firm (Rainnie, 2016).
Industry and market conditions: It is an important external factor which may influence image
and goodwill of the company adversely. The success and growth of the firm depends on the
market condition. There are various competitors exist in the marketplace which could influence
the growth of the firm. Market conditions also affect the choices, preferences and wants of the
customers. New and innovative technologies also affect the market and industry conditions. The
firm should identify and evaluate the market conditions, risks and challenges to gain competitive
advantages. They should analyze the plans, policies and strategies of the competitors. No
company can explore and flourish its business without knowing competition and market
conditions in the world (Hines, 2012).
Global labor markets: The global labor markets influence the flexibility on consumers as well
as businesses. These flexible markets can lead to lower unemployment and higher performance
of the firm. The organization should maintain a good relationship between employee and
employer rights to maintain favorable working environment. Sometimes, flexible labor markets
affect the outputs of the firm. In flexible labor market, temporary and part time workers may not
get enough training from the company because they only have short term contracts.
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