Practical Boardroom Briefing

Topic-Practical
Boardroom Briefing

Table of Contents
1.Describe what is a Multinational Enterprise (MNE) and Transnational and the
difference between these types of enterprises.................................................................................3
2.Describe the key differences between International Human Resource Management (IHRM) and
Human Resource Management (HRM)...........................................................................................3
3.Outline the four different staffing approaches for international , including a brief definition of
each..................................................................................................................................................4
4.Outline the advantages of Regiocentrism. Including a brief definition........................................4
5.Outline the disadvantages of Polycentrism. Including a brief definition......................................4
6.HRM is significantly affected by formal and informal rules at both home and
overseas, specifically with regards to employment law and practice.
Regarding collective bargaining between the UK and Germany, briefly
outline any main differences...........................................................................................................5
7.Outline the importance of understanding national culture. Summarise any
key issues that may affect work relationships. Provide an example in your
answer.............................................................................................................................................5
8.Outline the key factors when recruiting and selecting an international
assignee...........................................................................................................................................6
9.Another approach to International
is to identify and develop
talent of host country nationals. Outline, in brief, your recommendations on
key management development initiatives.......................................................................................6
10.Following an oversees
a returning employee can offer
considerable insights and knowledge of host country to head office and
management. Outline your proposal and recommendations on what
policies and procedures should be in place for the return of expatriate
employees........................................................................................................................................7
11.International organisations need to consider their responsibilities when
sending employees to other countries. Outline any policies and procedures

that should be considered by the Board providing analysis on your
recommendations. ..........................................................................................................................7
12.One of the main concerns for international organisations regarding equality
is the different labour laws that exist in different countries. Briefly outline
two key differences and/or similarities between France and UK...................................................7
References .......................................................................................................................................9
1.Describe what is a Multinational Enterprise (MNE) and Transnational and
the
difference between these types of enterprises.
 Multinational enterprise- These are defined as those organisations which
operate in other countries other than home country around the world. It has
a centralized office where global management in coordinated.
 Transactional enterprise- These are defined as those companies or
organisation which operate in more than one country. It do not have a
centralized management system.
basis Multinational enterprise Transnational enterprise
Meaning Organisation that has facilities
in more than one countries
with centralized office
Organisations that has
facilities in more than one
countries without any
centralized office.
Operations Having subsidiaries in other
countries
Does not subsidiaries in other
countries.