7BSP1303 International and Comparative HRM.

7BSP1303: International and Comparative HRM - University of Hertfordshire

PG Human Resource Management and Strategy

Learning Outcome 1: the theoretical and empirical work of key writers, both classical and contemporary, on different aspects of international human resource management as a distinctive field of study and practice;

Learning Outcome 2: the strategic orientations of multinational corporations (MNCs) and related HR policy/employment considerations;

Learning Outcome 3: comparative and diverse contexts impacting HRM and its related practices in various regions.

Learning Outcome 4: demonstrate an ability to critically appraise, evaluate and synthesise different writers` theoretical and empirical contributions to the study of international human resource management

Learning Outcome 5: critically evaluate and apply relevant theory to practice to the complex interrelationship of human resource factors within multinational corporations

Learning Outcome 6: communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and work effectively in diverse groups.

Detailed Brief for Individual Assessment

Assignment Title:An INDIVIDUAL Essay

Description of the assignment:A 2000 (+/- 10%) word individual essay on either of the following topics:

Topic A

Drawing upon relevant theory, critically evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of Multi-National Corporations (MNCs) employing expatriate managers to run their subsidiaries and examine the strategies they may use to avoid the consequences of expatriate failure.