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International HRM
C/HR/660. Employee recruitment in Saudi Arabia and UK: comparative analysis
- WORDS:
- 2550
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the features of the recruitment process in Saudi Arabia and in the UK making references to the theory of recruitment in human resource management (HRM). The stages of recruitment are detailed identifying related differences in business culture between the two countries.
KEYWORDS: Employee recruitment, Saudi Arabia, UK, HRM,
C/HR/650. Proposal. Effectiveness of expatriate remuneration in Unilever
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- 2750
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper proposes research into the effectiveness of expatriate remuneration in Unilever Corporation. The objectives of the research are identified, literature is briefly reviewed on expatriate benefits and compensation, the challenges of international remuneration, the methods of developing expatriate compensation plans, etc. Research methodology and data collection techniques are described.
KEYWORDS: Expatriate Remuneration, compensation, Proposal,
C/HR/649. Costs of expatriates vs. costs of host country employees
- WORDS:
- 2050
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper addresses the costing of expatriate managers as opposed to local labour using an example of a UK marketing director temporarily transferred to the German subsidiary of Sky TV. The costs of the British expatriate are examined along the lines of his salary, living allowances, legal costs, education, etc.
KEYWORDS: expatriate manager, local labour, cost, international HRM,
C/HR/620. Irish Industrial Relations Act 1990: Rationale and Impacts
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- 1750
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the changes in the regulation of industrial relations from ‘hard’ to ‘soft’ HRM approaches analysing the rationale for the introduction of the Industrial Relations Act 1990 in Ireland, and arguing that Irish economic boom was the result of the Act implementation.
KEYWORDS: Ireland, Unionisation, Industrial Relations Act 1990, economic boom, industrial relations,
C/B/2172. Intercultural communication in Airbus
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- 2900
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper addresses the challenges of cross-cultural communication in international joint ventures using a case study of Airbus. The background of the company is described covering the mergers that led to the creation of Airbus as a European consortium of French, German, Spanish and British companies. The culture of the International consortium is characterised using the model of Hofstede’s cultural dimensions.
KEYWORDS: cross-cultural, intercultural communication, Airbus, International consortium, Hofstede,
C/HR/616. Recruitment and staffing strategies of Chinalco, Congo
- WORDS:
- 1250
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines the practices of employee recruitment and staffing used by Chinalco company in Congo describing their ethnocentric, polycentric, geocentric and regiocentric staffing strategies.
KEYWORDS: Recruitment, staffing strategies, Chinalco, Congo,
C/OM/201. Dissertation. Innovation and HRM policies of Toyota
- WORDS:
- 10800
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 109.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates international HRM policies of Toyota with regard to their increasing tendency towards innovation. Literature is reviewed on the nature of innovation and its impact on organisations, the features of incremental innovation, the types and sources of innovation, etc. The research uses an interpretive approach to the analysis of secondary and primary data collected from a questionnaire and an in-depth interview aimed to identify the relationship between people management and innovation development. Conclusions are made about the specific methodology applied by Toyota to ensure continuous improvement of their performance, comparisons are drawn between innovation-related HRM policies of Toyota and those of Western companies.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, HRM, Toyota, Innovation,
C/HR/612. Staffing strategies in multinational companies
- WORDS:
- 1500
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the challenges of international HRM discussing staffing strategies used in multinational enterprises (MNE) including ethnocentric, geocentric and polycentric strategies. The link between staffing strategies and organisational life cycle is established.
KEYWORDS: Staffing strategies, multinational, MNE, organisational life cycle, international HRM,
C/HR/609. Effects of Globalization on HRM in Britain and Hong Kong
- WORDS:
- 3700
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper looks at the effects of globalization on HRM in the UK and Hong Kong organisations emphasizing that in organisational success largely depends on human resource. The roles of the HR manager are identified, HRM issues related to international business are addressed including cultural differences, the challenges faced by expatriates, the strategies of business outsourcing in the UK, labour migration, etc. The changes in HRM practices in Honk Kong are discussed.
KEYWORDS: Globalization, HRM, UK, Hong Kong, Labour market, expatriates,
C/HR/603. HR recruitment practices in France and Japan
- WORDS:
- 3050
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines traditional recruitment practices in France and Japan comparing the role of middle managers in the recruitment process, the changes in HR policies, the challenges of employee retention after recruitment, the importance of leadership, etc. Cultural differences in HRM approaches to labour diversity and gender-based employment are explored.
KEYWORDS: Recruitment, France, Japan, gender discrimination, labour diversity, HRM, recruitment,
C/HR/592. International Human Resource Management: Expatriate challenges in TY Malaysia
- WORDS:
- 4700
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 49.99 GBP
The paper looks at the HR challenges facing the UK company TY who are planning to expand their operations to Malaysia. Cultural differences that expatriates are likely to face in Malaysia are examined using the Hofstede model, recommenations are suggested about personal characteristics and job requirements for expatriates who are assigned for the work in the Malaysian subsidiary of TY.
KEYWORDS: TY Ltd Malaysia, IHRM, internaitonal culture, international HRM,
C/HR/582. Dissertation. Role of HRM in meeting globalisation challenges: case study of Barclays' global strategy
- WORDS:
- 15000
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 159.99 GBP
The dissertation looks at the phenomenon of globalisation and the importance of human resource management (HRM) in meeting globalisation challenges faced by organisations. Literature is reviewed on the theory of globalisation discussing its emergence and evolution, the factors that contribute to its development, the challenges posed to companies by the globalisation process, and the role of HRM in coping with these challenges. A case study of HRM practices in Barclays Bank is conducted exploring their motives for going global and investigating the practices of change management and performance management used by the bank. The methods of the research are based on secondary data and primary data obtained via a questionnaire distributed among Barclay’s employees to assess global HR practices of their company. Conclusions are made about the strengths and weaknesses of change management and performance management at Barclay’s Bank.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, globalization, human resource management, HRM, change management, performance management, Barclays Bank,
C/HR/581. Human resource management in international business: case study of Playfair & Co
- WORDS:
- 2950
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the human resource management (HRM) in the international IT consultancy company Playfair & Co. The challenges of an international business are outlined focusing on the company’s practices in the management of recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation and benefits. The role of HRM in achieving and maintaining a long-term competitive advantage is highlighted.
KEYWORDS: Playfair & Co, human resource management, HRM, recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation and benefits, international business,
C/HR/578. Challenges of expatriate repatriation
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- 2100
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the challenges faced by companies due to the return of expatriate managers from international assignments. The issues of pre-return and post-return adjustment are addressed, solutions to the expatriates’ e-entry problems are suggested using a case study of the expatriate repatriation process in Volvo Construction Equipment (VCE).
KEYWORDS: Expatriate repatriation, Volvo Construction Equipment, VCE, adjustment, international assignment,
C/HR/576. Cross cultural communication in project management
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- 2700
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper addresses the issues of multi-cultural project management (PM) providing theoretical information on the framework of project activities and PM areas, discussing the synergetic aspects of PM strategies in cross-cultural environment, and highlighting the significance of communication in cross-cultural projects.
KEYWORDS: Cross cultural communication, project management, synergy,
C/HR/575. Dissertation. Impact of culture on transformational leadership in UK and Kazakhstan
- WORDS:
- 14900
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 149.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates the impact of local culture on transformational leadership practices in the UK and Kazakhstan comparing behaviors of transformational leaders in the two countries. The review of literature touches on the theory of leadership identifying various types of leadership including transformational, transactional and charismatic leadership, Hofstede’s theory of cultural dimensions is reviewed, the link between culture and leadership styles is established. The methods of the research are based on the analysis of secondary and primary data collected through sampling and questionnaires. Conclusions are made about the demographic, cultural and psychological aspects of leadership in Kazakhstan and the UK, recommendations are suggested about the adjustment of leadership practices to local cultural peculiarities.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, leadership style, transformational leadership, Kazakhstan, UK, cultural dimensions,
C/HR/574. Dissertation. Challenges of multicultural leadership: case study of HSBC
- WORDS:
- 13900
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 139.99 GBP
The dissertation looks at the importance of human capital in short-term and long-term performance of multinational enterprises (MNE) using a case study of HSBC (Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corporation). The review of literature touches on the history of the company, the use of employee training and development programmes, the challenges of cross-cultural leadership, the features of multicultural teams, leader’s competences needed for multicultural teamwork, Hofstede’s theory of cultural dimensions, etc. The functioning of multicultural teams in HSBC is explored looking at the leadership skills that must be possessed by bank managers and the cultural attributes that can affect teams’ sensitivity to leadership approaches. The methods of exploratory research are employed combining analysis of secondary data and primary data obtained from interviews with 10 multicultural leaders of HSBC. Conclusions are made about the importance of effective communication and managers’ cross-cultural awareness for the success of multicultural teams within HSBC.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, MNE, multicultural, leadership, HSBC, teamwork,
C/HR/569. Dissertation. HR practices in India and their contribution towards business success in Indian pharmaceutical industry
- WORDS:
- 19700
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 199.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates the influence of human resource management (HRM) practices on the individual performance and organisational outcome of the pharmaceutical companies in India. The Introduction provides the rationale for the research subject choice describing the situation within Indian pharmaceutical industry and related HRM issues. The review of literature touches on the theory of HRM including strategic HRM, HRM tools and practices, etc. The methods of the research are based on qualitative and quantitative analysis including statistic analysis of the primary data obtained via an online questionnaire. Conclusions are made about the perceptions, attitudes and experiences of managers and employees in Indian pharmaceutical companies regarding the impact of HRM practices on the organisational performance.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, HRM, pharmaceutical industry, India, organisational performance,
C/B/1769. International Assignments: challenges of expatriate managers
- WORDS:
- 2700
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the nature of international assignments in MNEs focusing on their strategic benefits and the challenges faced by international managers. Literature is reviewed on the features of international business, international assignments and expatriate managers. Practical suggestions are made about the ways to improve the management of international assignments.
KEYWORDS: International assignment, international managers, expatriate,
C/B/1768. Within the framework of knowledge management what are the strategic benefits of assessing the effectiveness of a MNE's international assignments and what practical suggestions can you offer to improve the management of international working?
- WORDS:
- 2700
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the nature of international assignments in MNEs focusing on their strategic benefits and the challenges faced by international managers. Literature is reviewed on the features of international business, international assignments and expatriate managers. Practical suggestions are made about the ways to improve the management of international assignments.
KEYWORDS: International assignment, international managers, expatriate,
C/HR/545. Distinctive Features of Human Resource Management in India
- WORDS:
- 2000
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the importance of Human Resource Management (HRM) in competitive business world examining the features of HRM systems in Indian firms, and comparing them with HRM systems in the UK along the lines of Recruitment and Selection, Training and Development, Performance and Reward Management, etc.
KEYWORDS: Human Resource Management, HRM, India, Recruitment and Selection, Training and Development, Performance Management, Reward,
C/HR/542. Strategic HRM approach to enhancing employee commitment in Indian and UK organisations
- WORDS:
- 3800
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper addresses the issues of strategic HRM in Indian and UK call centres reporting on the primary research findings obtained from a questionnaire among call centre staff. The topics related to employee commitment are discussed touching on business communication, management, employer and employee obligations, employee motivation, etc.
KEYWORDS: Strategic HRM, Indian and UK call centres, employee commitment,
C/B/1750. Dissertation. How can organisations manage cross-cultural values to benefit their business?
- WORDS:
- 9500
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 99.99 GBP
The dissertation looks at the importance of managing cross-cultural values examining their impact on the performance of UK organisations. The review of literature touches on the cross-cultural values in the working environment comparing Indian, Chinese and Western business cultures. The methods of the research include analysis of the primary data obtained from in-depth interviews with managers of UK firms. Conclusions are made about the key implications of the study suggesting recommendations about the management of cross-cultural workforce.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, cross-cultural, multinational, HRM, cultural diversity, international business,
C/HR/516. IHRM in UK, Sweden and Japan: recruitment and selection practices
- WORDS:
- 2500
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper compares the practices of International Human Resource Management (IHRM) in the UK, Sweden and Japan, focusing on two HR functions: recruitment and selection. References are made to the theory of culture discussing the influence of political, economic and social factors on business culture and HRM.
KEYWORDS: IHRM, International human resource management, Recruitment, Selection, culture,
C/HR/515. Role of HR across national and cultural boundaries
- WORDS:
- 2200
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper evaluates the extent to which HR policies and theories are universally applicable over national and cultural borders arguing that effective management techniques often depend on the cultural and political contexts in which people live. Differences of HRM practises between various countries are described highlighting the crucial role of human resource (HR) with regard to cross border mergers and acquisitions and the work of expatriate managers.
KEYWORDS: HRM, mergers and acquisitions, human resource, HR, cross cultural, expatriate,
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