International and comparative Human Resource Management Custom Essay

International and comparative Human Resource Management

This assignment requires you to provide a 3,000 word report reflecting upon the case study. The full assignment brief is shown below together with the criteria against which the assignment will be assessed.

This assignment is based on the case study of Crompton and Smythe Ltd. You should read and analyse the case study material and fully answer the assignment brief. In doing so, you should draw on academic

literature sources and research evidence to support your analysis and proposals. Avoid over-reliance on web-based sources of information.

Background to organisation in additional file.

You have been asked to write a report to the board of Crompton & Smythe detailing the requirements for successful transition of the three expatriates to their roles in the organisation in Germany.

It is essential that you make theoretical references and include sources using Harvard referencing. (Do not use Wikipedia).

1. Critically analyse and evaluate the employee relations strategy that the organisation could establish for the German operation and subsequent expansion into other countries? (Include and reflect on high, low

and medium behaviours/ societies; possible merger, acquisition, joint venture)
2. Assess the cultural differences and similarities that the three expatriates may face in Germany?
3. Identify the training and development required for the expatriates to fit in with their new colleagues?
4. Assess and describe the pay and benefits package that could be offered to the expatriates?
5. Analyse and explain the arrangements the organisation would need to make for the three staff for their successful repatriation to the UK?

Notes/ Guidance
? You are required to address each of the points raised in the brief.
? Provide definitions
? You need to incorporate theory and sources in your report
? Provide possible examples from the case study.
? Harvard referencing needs to be provided.
? Do not use Wikipedia.
? Do not simply copy and paste.

Suggested report format

Title Page
Contents page
1 Introduction
? Begin with brief details of the aims and objectives of the report.
? Provide background.

2. Report detail
? Reflect on theory, findings and observations. Balance these and compare.
? Reflect on each of the tasks/ headings and analyse/ evaluate/ compare.

3. Conclusion and recommendations
? Pull together your findings/ theories and observations.
? Provide recommendations.

Referencing (Harvard referencing)

Any relevant Articles / Appendix

Assessment criteria
Your assignment will be assessed against the following criteria;

1. Business awareness ? appreciation of international, national and organisational context 20%

2. Knowledge of the subject matter ? evidence of wide reading and a comprehensive familiarity with the topic reinforced by citations from appropriate third-party sources, research and relevant literature 30%

3. Critical thinking ? demonstration of the ability to analyse and evaluate both theory and research and to make objective and impartial judgements and proposals 30%

4. Application capability ?the development of firm conclusions which reflect the analysis undertaken 10%

5. Presentation and persuasion skills ? the systematic organisation and presentation of the report so that it is coherent, convincing, accurate, reader-friendly and businesslike 10%