International Human Resource Management

International Human Resource Management COURSE/UNIT INFORMATIONCourseMBA – UCAM Course LevelPostgraduateModule NameInternational Human Resource ManagementAwarding BodyCIQ/UCAMModule CodeGM701FacultyASSIGNMENT INFORMATIONFull/ Part AssignmentFullAssignment brief IV byDrVivek MohanAssessor Assignment due date Turnitin Class ID19578115Turnitin Enrolment KeyCIQGM700TO BE FILLED BY THE STUDENTStudent Name Student ID Email ID Date Submitted       TO BE FILLED BY THE ASSESSORAssessment typeMarksMarks AwardedExecutive Summary5Introduction20 Review25Application of Theory into Practice40Conclusion & Recommendation10Overall Marks achievedGRADE ACHIEVEDSummative Feedback by Assessor for further improvement   Comments for REDO submission (If applicable)GRADE DESCRIPTORS70% and above(Distinction)The assignment evaluated is of a high to an exemplary standard. The work addresses clearly and articulately the assignment requirements and meets and satisfies all the learning outcomes (either well or in an exemplary way). The work demonstrates clear knowledge, references to appropriate academic literature, analysis; critical evaluation; and originality of argument. It is structured and presented to a high (or exemplary) standard. Referencing conventions are fully observed.60 to 69%(Merit)The assignment evaluated is of a good to a high standard. Substantial knowledge, comprehension and analysis are evident throughout. The arguments presented are clear and focussed, with a logical structure in place. There is clear evidence of critical evaluation of a wide range of theories/perspectives from academic literature and some independent thought. The work is well-written and addresses well all of the learning outcomes. Referencing conventions are fully observed.50 to 59%(Pass)The assignment evaluated is of a fair to a good standard. Adequate knowledge, comprehension and analysis are evident throughout. The arguments presented have a logical structure and show some critical evaluation in places, although there may be limited evidence of an independent perspective. There is evidence of some good engagement with some of the appropriate literature. Learning outcomes have been largely met and to an appropriate degree. Referencing conventions are observed.40 to 49%(Fail/Redo)The assignment evaluated is of a basic standard. The arguments presented have some logical structure and are supported by academic literature in most cases. The academic literature used is outside of the suggestions made in the module guide but remains limited. Little critical evaluation is evident, and the work tends more widely towards a descriptive style.  Learning outcomes have been addressed in a basic but satisfactory way. Referencing conventions are mostly observed.Fail Grades30 to 39%(Module retake)The assignment evaluated is of a limited standard. Limited use of academic literature and as such knowledge and argument are very weak. A simple descriptive style with no evidence of critical evaluation throughout. Over-reliance on simplistic, limited sources. Referencing conventions may not be observed. Some learning outcomes met but weakly and simplistically. The work is needed to be developed in greater depth and detail to move to a passable standard at this level of study29% and Below(Module retake)The assignment evaluated is of an unacceptable standard. There is little or no evidence of knowledge and understanding that is required at this level. Referencing is inadequate or non-existent. The learning outcomes have not been addressed fully, and the work requires significant modification to bring it to a passable standard.INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTModule DescriptionThe objective of this module is to make students understand human resource management and equip them with knowledge, skill and competencies to manage people along with material, information, capital and knowledge asset in the organisation, to equip the students in formulating their own managerial and leadership, style, their assumptions and belief about ‘people’ and their behaviours in an organisation. Given the state of competition and globalisation, business environments are getting volatile and managing Human Resources is a challenge faced by present-day organisations in the both domestic and global scenario. This module helps students relate HRM practices in a globalised context, its significance, scope, and procedures related to International Human Resource Management.
Learning OutcomesLO1.Critically review and analyse the importance of HRM and its practices in an organisation and how it can be linked with organisational behaviour activities in overcoming business issues and challenges for a better performance of the organisation.
LO2.Critically review and analyse the leadership framework and consider the nature, strengths and weaknesses of the various approaches: traits; functional; behavioural; style; contingency. The continuum of leadership behaviour should be explored in some depth,considering the chosen leadership style factors.
LO3. Discuss the concept of organisational behaviour and its interface with management.
Review and critically synthesise the various influences on behaviour in organisations and the interface with management in integrating and balancing these.
LO4. Assess the role of IHRM and its impact on a global organisation. Identify some of the key HRM challenges facing organisations working internationally. Discuss the prevalent HRM practices and integrating the best practices in an international organisation.Expectations1. Materials Access
All learning materials are provided in the form of a module kit and can be accessed from the Learning Management system (LMS)2. Learning Hours
Students need to be aware of their commitment requirements regarding study time. To give you an indication of that, we have based the following information on the United Kingdom (UK) Higher Education Quality Assurance Agency guidelines. “The notional learning hours associated with qualifications, programmes and individual units of study are based on a broad agreement across institutions that students can expect to spend 10 hours learning on average to gain one academic credit unit” (QAA 2006).3. Re-sit
If you do not secure a pass, please read the feedback closely and speak with your Course leader(s) or faculty. After consulting the feedback, close attention is essential to rework on weaknessesand thenresubmit the work at the next opportunity. As per the QAA requirements, only one REDO is allowed where the marks will be capped at a Pass.4. Plagiarism
All forms of plagiarism are taken seriously, and any suspected cases will be investigated thoroughly. If a case is found proven, then the work will be graded as a fail, and the academic committee will review the case.5. Student appeals
There are no re-evaluations as the marks are graded and internally verified before release. However, as per our appeals policy, a student can appeal to the course leader, which the academic committee will then review (please check our educational policies and procedures manual for more information)6. Assignment submission extensionsStudents can apply for extensions via the LMS based on extenuating circumstances (if any) with evidence (proof) as per our extensions policy.General Guidelines1. Complete the ‘To be filled by the student section’ on the cover page.
2. All assignments must be submitted as an electronic document in MS word via the LMS (Use 12 Times New Roman script with 1.5 spacing between lines)
3. The results are declared only if the student has met the mandatory attendance requirement of 75% and a minimum of 50 % under extenuating circumstancesapproved and ratified by the academic committee and the examination board.
4. The assignment should not contain any contents with references cited from websites such as ukessays.com, styudymode.com, slideshare.net, scribd.com, Wikipedia but should contain references/citations from credible academic journal and articles.
5. Submit the assignment in MS word document with the file name being:
First Name Last Name _ Module Code
Example: John Smith_GM701Your assignment should meet the following requirements.
Please confirm this by ticking the boxes before submitting your assignmentChecklistoI have filled the student Information columns in the coversheet.oThe contents of my assignment have been submitted to Turnitin, and I have attached the Turnitin reportoI have strictly followed Harvard Referencing Style and Citations.ASSIGNMENT (6000 words)Case study:- Electric carmaker Tesla to build a factory in ShanghaiElectric carmaker Tesla has signed an agreement with Chinese authorities to build a factory in Shanghai. As the Vice-President of Human Resources, the Board has informed you of their internationalisation strategy. Furthermore, the Board has decided that all the functional heads, such as the Marketing or head for the Chinese operations, will be senior managers from the US, who will be expatriated to China to set up the operations. The rest of the staff for the Chinese operations would be the locals. You, along with the other senior managers, have been asked to strategise for the multinational nature of your organisation.You have been given two weeks to study the various HR-related aspects and submit a report that will likely influence Tesla’s HR strategies in the Chinese market.Please refer to the below links:
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-44789823
https://www.shrm.org/hr-today/news/hr-magazine/pages/the-road-to-inland-china.aspxThe details of the expected project report format are given below:1. Executive Summary (300 words)
Summarize the entire report in not more than one A4 size page. [5 marks]
2. Introduction: (1200 words)
Critically review and analyse the importance of HRM and its practices in an organisation with a specific focus on how it helps overcome business issues/ challenges for better performance.
a. Identify and critically discuss some of the key challenges that Tesla is likely to face in the international environment and critically analyse how that would affect the HRM practice at Tesla (the external environment in the international market)
[10 marks]
b. Critically review the different HRM policies that would be impacted by the internationalisation of Tesla and how these policies would enable Tesla to overcome the challenges faced in the new market
[10 marks]3. Review (1500 words)
You should conduct a review of relevant academic literature using at least 6-8 articles taken from reputed research journals/ article publications and consider any other secondary literature reports, company data,/ any other relevant data, to critically analyse the available literature. The literature review should discuss how differences among countries affect HRM at organisations with international operations
a. Discuss the cultural differences between the USA and China and use Hofstede’s cultural dimensions theory to analyse the same
[5 marks]
b. Review and critically synthesise the integrating cultural differences resulting from your internationalisation plans, and the organisation plans to respond to these challenges.
[10 marks]
c. Discuss the different strategies to attract and recruit local talent. What are the advantages of choosing a host-country national staffing strategy?
[10 marks]4. Application of theory into practice:
a. Discuss the behavioural dimensions that would be required in the management of human resources in the new foreign context of your organisation. (800 words)
i. Critically review any two theories of leadership (trait, behavioural, contingency). [5 marks]
ii. Assess the suitability of one of the leadership theory that you have analysed in the context of your organisation’s international plans and appropriate to the culture. The analysis should include careful consideration and justification of the factors determining the chosen leadership style. [10 marks]b. Assess the role of IHRM and its impact on the global organisation. Identify some of the key HRM challenges facing organisations working internationally. (1500 words)
i. Explain how the selection process of expatriates differs from a domestic process.
[5 marks]
ii. Discuss the possible expatriate training topics and the importance of each
[5 marks]
iii. What are the other activities that you would need to focus on related to expatriate management?
[5 marks]
iv. Analyse another MNC for their international HRM best practices, focusing on compensation and performance management of expatriate employees.
[10 marks]5. Conclusions and Recommendations: (700 words)
Conclude the report and provide recommendations for the change of practices and perspectives required in managing human resources in the shift from domestic to multinational set-up.
[10 marks]