Faculty of Business, Environment and Society

1 piece of Coursework

[Contributes 100% to total module mark]         

 
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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

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International recruitment and selection

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Reward and compensation

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Performance management

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Industrial relations

(Recommended Word Length 2,500 words   Maximum/ Minimum/Range    +/- 10%)

In Part 1, you are expected to:

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Clear Introductory and Concluding statements.

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Define the main or key factors

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Explain the main arguments

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Apply theories and models in relation to the listed aspects

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Well supported by academic references- more of articles than textbooks

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Clear and concisely written discussion.

 

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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:

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Set out a clear Introduction and Concluding statement.

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Define the concept of repatriation.

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Clear and concise discussion of the myths surrounding repatriation

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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

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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)

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Consider the benefits of repatriation to the MNC e.g. knowledge transfer, the development of cultural competence, completion of assignment and so on

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Consider the issues involved in managing the repatriation process.

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Reference the discussion fully and clearly, and following the specified format.

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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.

Submission by 4pm on date:  11^th July 2014

This assignment must be submitted, with a BES coursework cover sheet attached, to William Morris and also via the module web (TURNITIN) by 16.00 on the above deadline.

Please note:

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 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.).

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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

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