International Human Resource Management

Faculty of Business, Environment and Society Part 1 Three (3) out of the four (4) listed international HRM concepts, critically examine and evaluate the challenges confronting multi- national companies and recommend what organisations can do to overcome the identified challenges -International recruitment and selection -Reward and compensation -Performance management -Industrial relations (Recommended Word Length 2,500 words Maximum/ Minimum/Range +/- 10%) In Part 1, you are expected to: •Clear Introductory and Concluding statements. •Define the main or key factors •Explain the main arguments •Apply theories and models in relation to the listed aspects •Well supported by academic references- more of articles than textbooks •Clear and concisely written discussion. Part 2 Critically discuss and evaluate the concept of ‘repatriation’ and examine the types of support that organisations can provide to assist a successful repatriation process both from the repatriate’s and the organisation’s perspective. (3, 500 words approx.) In Part 2, you are expected to: •Set out a clear Introduction and Concluding statement. •Define the concept of repatriation. •Clear and concise discussion of the myths surrounding repatriation •Consider the impact and effectiveness of repatriation support provided by the organisation such as in-country support, family support, career development, support with suitable and befitting positions, management of acquired knowledge transfer •Consider the issue of reverse culture shock and adjustments (including in relation to expectations of working with newly recruits, performance management, reward and compensation, and so on) •Consider the benefits of repatriation to the MNC e.g. knowledge transfer, the development of cultural competence, completion of assignment and so on •Consider the issues involved in managing the repatriation process. •Reference the discussion fully and clearly, and following the specified format. •Present the discussion in a clear and concise way. (Total Recommended Word Length 6,000 words Maximum/ Minimum/Range +/- 10%) The word-count does not include your ref list or contents page; it does include in-text referencing. This assignment must be submitted, with a BES coursework cover sheet attached, to William Morris and also via the module web Please note: 1. All work submitted after the submission deadline without an approved valid reason (see below) will be given a mark of zero. (This is not the same as a non-submission, as a late submission counts as an attempt and a mark of zero may allow you to resit the coursework.). 2.Short deferrals (extensions) of up to three calendar weeks can only be given for genuine “force majeure” and medical reasons, not for bad planning of your time. Please note that theft, loss, or failure to keep a back-up file, are not valid reasons. The short deferral must be applied for on or before the submission date. You can apply for a short deferral by submitting an Examination/ Coursework Deferral Application Form. Application Forms along with the supporting evidence should go to the relevant Student Support Office (WM404). For a longer delay in submission a student may apply for a (long) deferral. Students MUST keep a copy and/or an electronic file of their assignment. Please also submit an electronic copy of your assignment via the module web. ( See instructions on module web) The electronic version of your assignment may be used to enable checks to be made using anti-plagiarism software and approved plagiarism checking websites. Learning Outcomes Assessed 1.Demonstrate sound knowledge of the relationship between and the impact of culture on organisational life. 2.Identify key areas of similarity and difference in HR practice between countries. 3.Link the choice of strategic international HR with international business strategy approaches. 4.Measure the impact and effectiveness of international assignments. Marking Scheme Please see attached below Please note – It is taken for granted that your work will be suitably academically underpinned. Work that is not suitably supported by suitable academic references will be subject to failure. Return of Marked Work Marked work will be returned in class. . PLAGIARISM WARNING ! – Assignments should not be copied in part or in whole from any other source, except for any marked up quotations, that clearly distinguish what has been quoted from your own work. All references used must be given, and the specific page number used should also be given for any direct quotations, which should be in inverted commas. Students found copying from the internet or other sources will get zero marks and may be excluded from the university. Coursework Submission Unless instructed otherwise by your module leader, assessed coursework must be submitted by the deadline to the relevant assignment handling point in the William Morris / George Eliot buildings. Students are required to attempt all assessed aspects of their course at the first opportunity. If you don’t, and you do not have a valid deferral, you will not be allowed a re-sit. Please see the ‘Make your Mark’ page on Coventry University’s Student Portal and Section C of the ‘Essential information for all students’ insert for further information. Any student who submits a first piece of work late, without an authorised extension (or deferral) will receive a mark of 0%. There is no longer any sliding scale of late penalties. However, if you miss a deadline it is still worth submitting a piece of coursework late for a zero mark so that you do not automatically lose any re-sit opportunity. Please see the ‘Make the Date’ page on Coventry University’s Student Portal and Section C of the ‘Essential information for all students’ insert for further information. Undergraduate Assignment Assessment Sheet Distinction (70-100)* Merit (60-69) Pass (50-59) Pass (40-49) Fail (0-39) Mark Nature of topic(s) (10%) 0 Identifies and describes the nature of topic(s) critically and thoroughly 0 Identifies and describes the nature of topic(s) correctly and critically 0 Identifies the nature of topic(s) correctly with adequate description 0 Identifies the nature of topic(s) correctly with some description 0 Fails to identify the nature of topic(s) correctly Literature review (30%) 0 Has evidence of reading on relevant material beyond those given in teaching sessions or exercises 0 Refers extensively to sources 0 Evaluates literature logically and critically 0 Shows evidence of accessing and reading on relevant material 0 Refers to adequate sources 0 Analyses literature clearly and critically 0 Demonstrates clear understanding of relevant theories, concepts and issues 0 Refers to some sources 0 Discusses literature thoroughly with some critical analysis 0 Presents some understanding of theories, concepts and issues 0 Refers to a few sources 0 Describes literature with limited critical analysis 0 Shows limited or no understanding of relevant literature 0 Refers to limited or no sources 0 Describes literature with no critical analysis Analysis and discussion (35%) 0 Presents strong and critical analysis and discussion well-grounded in literature 0 Shows both depth and breadth of understanding of the topic(s) 0 Has well-reasoned arguments shown in analysis and discussion based on literature 0 Presents appropriate understanding of the topic(s) 0 Has logical and clear arguments shown in analysis and discussion based on literature 0 Demonstrates clear understanding of the topic(s) 0 Demonstrates some arguments in analysis and discussion based on literature 0 Shows basic understanding of the topic(s) 0 Has unsubstantiated and invalid analysis and discussion based on anecdotes and generalisation 0 Presents limited or no understanding of the topic(s) Distinction (70-100)* Merit (60-69) Pass (50-59) Pass (40-49) Fail (0-39) Mark Conclusion and recommendation (15%) 0 Summarises the assignment thoroughly and critically 0 Provides realistic and feasible recommendations 0 Summarises the assignment clearly and critically 0 Provides logical recommendations 0 Summarises the assignment adequately 0 Provides some recommendations 0 Summarises the assignment briefly 0 Provides a few recommendations 0 Provides limited or no summary of the assignment 0 Presents limited or no recommendations Presentation and reference (10%) 0 Conveys all information clearly and completely with logical order 0 Displays excellent use of reference style 0 Delivers information clearly and accurately with sound structure 0 Shows correct use of reference style with minor errors 0 Conveys content consistently without misunderstanding 0 Displays correct reference style but a few inconsistencies 0 Conveys content adequately without misunderstanding 0 Displays correct reference style but some inconsistencies 0 Provides vague content with many errors 0 Presents limited or no referencing with incorrect style