Competencies
A possible topic might be to discuss the strategic importance of behavioural competencies for international managers in multi-national companies and the challenges that this presents when operating across national borders.
Knowledge Transfer
Again you could discuss the strategic importance of knowledge management in multi-national companies and the challenges that this area of HRM presents when operating across national borders.
Recruitment and Selection
You could consider the appropriateness and problems of different recruitment and selection methods in international organisations and for international managers, assessing the validity and reliability of these different techniques
Performance management
You could discuss the challenges of introducing and operating an effective performance management system for international managers working in multinational organisations
Second Assignment
Part One Contemporary Issue
Required Structure of the Draft Submission
1.Working Title of the Contemporary HR Issue being researched
2. Rationale for the chosen issue
One paragraph. Place your work in the context of previous literature (see point five) on the topic here.
3.Some key areas/ debates/ questions you are addressing
Outline Notes
4. Outline Structure
5. Key academic references
Four or five literature references: Provide reference list.
( Who are the key researchers in this area who are informing thinking/ practice? )
ASSESSMENT MATRIX FOR THE FIRST ASSIGNMENT
Assessment Criteria Below 40% - Fail 40% - 49% 50% -59% 60% - 69% 70% and over
Search for relevant references in presentation Insufficient evidence of relevant material Evidence of access to necessary basic reading An adequate selection of references has been used A wide selection of references has been used A comprehensive selection of references has been used
Synthesis and evaluation of current research on national business environment No meaningful synthesis or evaluation of national business environment A basic attempt to make connections between different sources, to evaluate research and draw conclusions about the environment A good attempt to make connections between sources, to evaluate opportunities and threats in the new environment conclusions A very good attempt to make connections between sources, to evaluate opportunities and threats in the new environment An excellent synthesis and evaluation of material leading to insightful and intelligent conclusions from the material
Identification of implications for the work organisation and employer relations Implications of the investigation for the work organisation and employer relations are not identified Some basic implications for the work organisation and employer relations are drawn out of the investigation Implications which follow from the investigation for the work organisation and employer relations are identified and sound recommendations made Comprehensive attempt at drawing implications from the investigation for the work organisation and employer relations which leads to well justified recommendations Excellent discussion of implications of the investigation for the work organisation and employer relations, together with convincing recommendations
Design of an effective presentation (by whole group) Confused, inadequate preparation, poorly thought through Adequate preparation leading to reasonably well organised presentation supported with visual aids Good preparation leading to well organised presentation supported with effective visual aids. Account taken of how to involve the audience Very good preparation, very well organised presentation supported with interesting visual aids. Good account given to audience involvement Excellent preparation leading to excellent design and visual aids. Creativity in design, visual aids and methods planned for involving the audience
