MBA HRM Assignment

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MBA HRM Assignment
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Table of Contents
Assignment Task 1..........................................................................................................................2
1. Comparing offices of Google all over the world.....................................................................2
2. Reviewing work culture at Zappos..........................................................................................2
3. Comparing leadership styles of Zappos and Google...............................................................3
Assignment Task 2..........................................................................................................................3
1. Designing a pre-departure training programme.......................................................................3
Assignment Task 3..........................................................................................................................4
1. Explaining the difference in HR strategies of Mazda and Chrysler........................................4
2. Comparing cultural difference of Mazda and Chrysler...........................................................5
Assignment Task 4..........................................................................................................................6
1. Advantages and disadvantages of Ethnocentric, Polycentric and Geocentric staffing policies
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2. Examples of global organisations practising the policies........................................................7
3. Explaining the benefits of outsourcing....................................................................................8
Reference.........................................................................................................................................9

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Assignment Task 1
1. Comparing offices of Google all over the world
From the analysis of the description provided in favour of Google it could be said that the
environment of Google provides its employees with opportunities to have fun along with work. It
can be said that in the US branch of the company, people are provided with opportunities to have
free meal and visit the gym at the time of leisure. The video provides evidence that the free food
provided by the company complement the existing culture of different countries (YouTube.com
2018). In China, the meetings between the people are held in science parks that provides the
employees with a relaxation from the tedious work that they need to undertake. In Switzerland,
the happiness of the employees was the main concern and so psychiatrists were appointed. The
result showed that exotic fishes in an aquarium could help to calm the minds of the people
working in the company (Google.com 2018). Hence, these activities undertaken by Google
provide evidence that it has improved since its initial foundation and have started to focus more
on the satisfaction of employees rather than just on the profitability of the business.
2. Reviewing work culture at Zappos
The work culture at Zappos can be considered as friendly as well as define the core
values of the organisation. The value from which the company has developed the culture, the
brand and business strategies defines the work ethics that defines the existence of the company
(Zappos.com 2018). The company follow ten core values that are essential for the development
of its growth and ensure that the demands of the customers are entertained. These include
1. Delivering good quality through services
2. Embrace and drive the change required for success in the business

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3. Create a fun workplace
4. Remain open minded and take adventurous staffs into consideration
These actions define the work culture of Zappos and the employees working in the company
remain satisfied with the initiatives that are undertaken. Hence, implementation of these
strategies in other companies can help in the retention of employees. Therefore, it can be said
that the work culture of Zappos can be implemented as a benchmark process in other
organisations.
3. Comparing leadership styles of Zappos and Google
Having analysed the leadership styles of Google and Zappos it can be said that both the
companies have different methods in engaging in the satisfaction of the employees. In the case of
Google, the employees are provided with the liberty to access their performances, improve their
state of mind and gain access to free food (Google.com 2018). In the case of Zappos, it is seen
that the company promotes a fun workplace for the employees and encourages them to keep an
open mind so that they may take adventurous opportunities while working in the organisation
(Zappos.com 2018). Therefore, it can be said that the leadership styles adopted by both the
organisations are similar in trying to upload the interests of the employees and at the same time
ensure that a sense of being in a family is prevalent for the development of a suitable
organisational culture. Such actions can even help in increasing the morale of the employees to
remain loyal and work hard in the organisation.
Assignment Task 2
1. Designing a pre-departure training programme
The pre-departure training programme for the family includes: