Analyzing HR Issues in Case Study for International and Comparative Human Resource Management Assignment

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Before 10am on: 20 working days after deadline (L4, 5 and 7)
15 working days after deadline (L6)
10 working days after deadline (block delivery)
Unit title & code International and Comparative Human Resource Management & SHR081-6
Assignment number
and title
Assessment Two and analyzing the HR issues in the case study
Assignment type Individual Case study (WR-I)
Weighting of
assignment
60%
Size or length of
assessment
3,500 words
Unit learning
outcomes
1. Demonstrate a critical appreciation of theoretical knowledge in strategic
international or comparative human resource management designed to
improve performance in an organizational context
2. Analyse and evaluate strategic international or comparative HRM
strategies and practices in an organisational context using relevant
theoretical frameworks, current research and good practice to identify
solutions to potential problem areas and the likely consequences if these
are not addressed.
What am I required to do in this assignment?
Assessment 2- You have to write an individual case study-based report (3500 words) using theoretical perspectives and current
research on international HRD and/or international HRM elaborating comparative HR practices to inform your in-depth analysis
of the issues raised by the case study and propose recommended actions for the organization.
Past performance may have little to no bearing on an expatriate’s ability to achieve a task in a foreign setting, but cross-cultural
suitability definitely does.
Question
1. Critically discuss the adjustment variables an MNE employee must satisfy to perform well on an international
assignment.
a. Your discussion should include attributes of intercultural competence.
b. Antecedents and adjustment modes.

c. Psychological and socio-cultural adjustment.
d. Any diagrams you can draw to illustrate your discussion are a plus
What do I need to do to pass? (Threshold Expectations from UIF)
 Critically evaluate approaches to strategic international and comparative human resource management and
development
 Formulate strategies and practices designed to enhance organisational and individual performance.
 Present a logical solution to the given context
How do I produce high quality work that merits a good grade?
 GUIDANCE NOTES
 Section / Title Details / Guidance
 Title page: Include name, student ID number, unit title and code, assessment title, date of submission.
 Executive Summary: Your report should include an Executive Summary at the front of the report (BEFORE the
Contents Page) which summarizes the main points including key recommendations.
 Contents Page Include page numbers.
 Introduction: Short introduction to the report setting out what the aims and objectives of the report are, what the report
will cover and why.
 Case study analysis: This is the main body of your report. Critically discuss the adjustment variables an MNE
employee must satisfy to perform well on an international assignment.
 Conclusion: The conclusion should briefly and clearly synthesize the key points of your analysis.
 Recommendations: You should propose recommendations based on your analysis.
 Your proposals should be realistic and show consideration for cost, timescales and priority.
 Reference List You need to support your work with reference to academic sources (e.g. books and journal articles) as
well as examples of organisational good practice (e.g. practitioner magazine articles / websites – chosen carefully). Use
Harvard style (see the Learning Resources website: http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/guides/referencing).
How does this assignment relate to what we are doing in scheduled sessions?
1. This aligns with what we do at the scheduled sessions considering that they enable you apply key concepts and
theoretical perspectives to describe the HR policies and practices of employers in specific country situations, and to the
responses of the workforce to these
2. Enable you use key concepts and theoretical perspectives, compare and contrast similarities and differences between
countries and regions in respect of employment and HR practices.
3. Enable you compare the HR policies and practices of particular MNCs in various operational locations and reflect on
similarities and differences.
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