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C/HR/1227. Case study analysis. LVMH: Career Development Through International Mobility

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2300
DATE:
2012
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This paper looks at LVMH, and examines the case study by Cerdin (2003) titled “LVMH: Career Development Through International Mobility”. The paper answers the following questions: What are the challenges faced by LVMH regarding international mobility? Why did LVMH draw up its ‘International Transfer Policy’ charter? Was such a policy inevitable? How does LVMH tackle the issue of international adjustment? How is its international transfer policy different from those of other multinational organisations? Acting as a consultant, what would be your input in order to improve LVMH’s strategy of career development through international mobility? Each question is answered in detail, and the paper references a range of literature to support the answers.

 

KEYWORDS: LVMH, LVMH: Career Development Through International Mobility, international mobility, International Transfer Policy, international adjustment, international mobility,

 

C/HR/1226. An examination of Jaguar Land Rover's staff relocation to China

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2500
DATE:
2012
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This paper focuses on the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) staff relocation to China, and begins by detailing the context of the issues. The most important human resource issues related to the JLR situation are detailed, and the paper provides recommendations for HR professionals in similar situations.

 

KEYWORDS: Jaguar Land Rover, China, staff relocation, human resource,

 

C/HR/1225. Human resource management practices in the UK, US, Germany, and Japan

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2850
DATE:
2012
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This paper looks at different human resource management (HRM) practices in relation to the UK, US, Germany, and Japan. Management practices in each country is examined, and the paper then discusses pay and performance, employee relations, training, development, and organisational learning. The paper then carries out a comparative analysis between the US and Japan, and the UK and Germany.

 

KEYWORDS: human resource management, HRM, US, Germany, Japan, UK, employee relations, training, development, organisational learning, pay and performance!,

 

C/HR/1218. Competitive advantage through HRM in international organisations

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1350
DATE:
2012
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the concept of human resource management (HRM) providing its definitions and examining the role of HRM in achieving competitive advantage for organisations. The features of HRM in international companies are discussed addressing the differences in HRM practices between subsidiaries and the parent company.

 

KEYWORDS: Competitive advantage, HRM, international organisations,

 

C/M/2486. Cross cultural management at Mitsubishi

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3700
DATE:
2012
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39.99 GBP

This paper looks at the Mitsubishi Group in relation to organisational culture aspects, namely cross cultural management. The paper begins by presenting background information on the organisation and on the study, and details the theoretical framework. Mitsubishi in relation to cross cultural management is then discussed, and the issue is analysed in detail. Mitsubishi and the Japanese high context culture are discussed, followed by the five dimensions of culture framework. Conclusions are made regarding recommendations for the effects of cross cultural management at Mitsubishi.

 

KEYWORDS: Mitsubishi Group, organisational culture, cross cultural management, five dimensions of culture,

 

C/HR/1212. HRM in international and cross cultural contexts

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8350
DATE:
2012
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89.99 GBP

The paper looks at human resource management (HRM) in the international business environment addressing cultural challenges faced by expatriates in their international exposure. The importance of work-life balance in the management of expatriates is considered evaluating the role of health, welfare and family in international mobility strategies. Advantages and disadvantages of short-term commuter and frequent flyer assignments are outlined. Workforce diversity issues are addressed explaining why there are few women on international assignments, discussing the increase of ethnic diversity in international organisations, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: International HRM, cross cultural, expatriates, international mobility, ethnic diversity, women participation,

 

C/HR/1204. Cultural impacts on HRM in Nigeria

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530
DATE:
2012
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9.99 GBP

The paper looks at human resource management (HRM) in domestic and international contexts discussing the culture of Nigeria along the lines of the Hofstede’s model, and considering its influence on human resource practices. The paper has no references.

 

KEYWORDS: Cultural impacts, HRM in Nigeria,

 

C/HR/1202. Influence of Culture on International HRM: case of Unilever in Bangladesh

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2050
DATE:
2012
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the impacts of local culture on human resource management (HRM) in a foreign country reporting on HRM practices used by the British-Dutch multinational corporation Unilever in Bangladesh. Bangladeshi culture is analyzed along the lines of Hofstede’s model. The adjustment of Unilever’s culture in the UK to the Bangladeshi culture is addressed investigating the company’s HRM practices in the areas of employee compensation, training and development, recruitment, selection, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Culture, International HRM, Unilever, Bangladesh, Hofstede,

 

C/HR/1201. HR function in Germany and UK

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1250
DATE:
2012
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the differences in the approaches to human resources management (HRM) in Germany and in the UK. Both approaches are examined in respective socio-political contexts, their effectiveness is compared.

 

KEYWORDS: HR function, Germany and UK,

 

C/HR/1200. Cross-cultural issues of international HRM

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6950
DATE:
2012
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69.99 GBP

The paper looks at international human resource management (IHRM) discussing managerial challenges of cultural diversity, reviewing Holbeche’s theory on potential barriers to success in strategic IHRM, arguing whether cultural differences are more significant than organisational and gender differences, outlining the limitations of the cultural typologies proposed by Hofstede and Trompenaars, and considering whether multi-national companies will want to centralize HRM functions because of the ongoing globalization.

 

KEYWORDS: Cross-cultural, international human resource management, IHRM, cultural diversity,

 

C/HR/1182. An examination of talent transfer at Jaguar Land Rover

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2150
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper focuses on Jaguar Land Rover in relation to human resource (HR) issues. The paper begins by detailing what the issues are in detail, which includes talent transfer to the Chinese operations of Jaguar Land Rover, employee motivation and moving talent overseas, and managing the move of individuals and their families to a new environment in China Jaguar Land Rover. The paper then evaluates the literature surrounding the issues, and conclusions are made regarding recommendations.

 

KEYWORDS: Jaguar Land Rover, expatriates, human resources, HR, talent transfer!,

 

C/HR/1178. Proposal. HRM in state-owned construction company in China

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1650
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper proposes research into the practices of human resource management (HRM) used by China Highway Engineering Consulting Group Company (CHECC) presenting a brief overview of the organisation, formulating the aims and objectives of the research, describing its methodology, and identifying the areas of the literature review on the theory of strategic HRM and Chinese businesses.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, HRM, construction company, China,

 

C/HR/1171. Impact of national culture on HRM in Japanese international organisations

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3300
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

The paper explores the role of national culture in the management of local companies presenting an overview of the Japanese national culture and culture-related approaches to human resource management (HRM) including the approaches to recruitment and selection (R&S) and training and development (T&D) in Japanese companies and their subsidiaries abroad, particularly in the UK and Australia.

 

KEYWORDS: Japanese national culture, international HRM,

 

C/HR/1169. Challenges of HRM in India

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2350
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper offers an overview of the economic and socio-cultural background of India to explain the problems faced by Indian companies in the area of human resource management (HRM). Indian practices of employee recruitment, training, performance management, compensation, etc. are examined highlighting accompanying difficulties and summing them up along the lines of the PEST model.

 

KEYWORDS: HRM, human resource management, India, PEST,

 

C/HR/1162. Management Development and International HRM in Organon Laboratories

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2300
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper addresses the issues of management development (MD) in Organon Laboratories, a UK pharmaceutical business division of the Dutch multinational company Akzo Nobel, located in Scotland. Literature is reviewed on the theory of HRM and MD, problems of international HRM at Organon are examined discussing cross-cultural challenges faced by expatriates, difficulties of talent management in multinational organisations, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Management development, international HRM, Organon Laboratories, Akzo Nobel, expatriates,

 

C/HR/1160. International human resource management and features of cross cultural manager

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2300
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper addresses the needs of international human resource management (IHRM) explaining its link with the corporate culture of an international business, and examining the role of cross-cultural competence in IHRM. References are made to Hofstede’s theory of cultural differences indicating types of managers characteristic of various nationalities, and explaining the functions of a global HR manager towards cultural diversity in a multinational organization

 

KEYWORDS: International human resource management, IHRM, cross cultural manager,

 

C/B/4232. HRM in China: international business perspective

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2250
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the practices of human resource management (HRM) in China to identifying cultural differences between HRM approaches in China and the UK. The profile of China is presented, factors influencing Chinese HRM are explored including the state and legal framework, management-employee relations and management styles. Recommendations are suggested about HRM issues that should be considered by the fictional electronic company ABC International, planning to expand to China.

 

KEYWORDS: HRM in China, international business, ABC International, cultural differences,

 

C/HR/1150. Human Resource Management in India

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2700
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the changes within the Indian workforce and the introduction of Human Resource Management (HRM) in India. Theory of HRM is reviewed and applied to the context of employee development, recruitment and retention in India. An adapted version of HRM for Indian workers is argued.

 

KEYWORDS: Human Resource Management, HRM, India, employee development, recruitment, retention,

 

C/HR/1148. International HRM strategies for Barcardi Martini India Ltd (BMIL)

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3400
DATE:
2011
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This paper discusses international human resource management, and focuses on Barcardi Martini India Ltd (BMIL). The paper begins by providing background information on the company, and follows with a discussion regarding growth strategies and HR implications. The drivers for Barcardi’s internationalisation strategy are discussed, and the paper evaluates the reasons why they chose this particular international location. Staffing strategies are discussed, and the paper examines different people management styles and mechanisms in the Indian head office. The paper then provides recommendations for the company to help them achieve their objectives.

 

KEYWORDS: International human resource management, Barcardi Martini India Ltd, BMIL, Growth strategies, HR implications, internationalisation strategy, people management, people management mechanisms,

 

C/HR/1135. Presentation and report. Appraisal of India and Germany based on IHRM issues. Case study ACN Ltd

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2800
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10 SLIDES
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This presentation and report presents an appraisal of different countries based on IHRM issues. The paper looks at ACN Ltd as a case study, and India and Germany are the two possible areas of expansion for the company. The study begins by detailing the basic concepts involved when looking at IHRM, and then examines India and Germany based on aspects of Hofstede’s cultural dimensions. The various implications of cultural differences for HR practices are assessed, and some of these include training and development, job security, and recruitment.

 

KEYWORDS: Presentation, IHRM, international human resource management, ACN Ltd, India, Germany, Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, HR practices, training, development, job security, recruitment,

 

S/HR/330. Presentation. HR in International Acquisition: Kraft and Cadbury

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0
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11 slides
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This is a presentation of the study “HR in International Acquisition: Kraft and Cadbury” containing a brief overview of Kraft Food’s and Cadbury’s vision statements, values, sustainability commitments and leadership imperatives. An overview is provided of the limitations imposed on HRM by the movement of Western companies to Eastern Europe, recommendations to the managers of Western companies are outlined. The study has no references.

 

KEYWORDS: Presentation, HR in International Acquisition, Kraft and Cadbury,

 

C/HR/1126. An evaluation of cultural theories and IHRM managers

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2500
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper examines cultural theories in relation to International human resource managers (IHRM). The paper begins by evaluating different theories, namely Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, Trompenaar’s cultural dimensions, and the Globe project. The way in which cultural theories can be applied to the practice of IHRM is discussed in reference to international labour markets and workplace organisation.

 

KEYWORDS: Cultural theories, International human resource managers, IHRM, managers, Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, Trompenaar’s cultural dimensions, Globe project, international labour markets!,

 

C/B/4162. Presentation + report. Does globalisation mean that human resource management should be conducted globally?

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800
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10 SLIDES
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This presentation examines human resource management and aims to examine whether globalisation means that HRM should be conducted globally. The presentation examines cultural variations, payment methods, and the implications for management teams before conclusions are made. The attached report reviews the delivery of the presentation, and discusses its strengths and weaknesses.

 

KEYWORDS: Presentation, human resource management, globalisation, HRM,

 

C/HR/1121. An examination of human resource management in the public and private sector in China

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2450
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper examines human resource management (HRM) in China and aims to see if there are any differences between the public and private sector. The paper begins by providing a theoretical overview of HRM, and follows with an examination of the economic transformation in China. The impact this has had on HRM models is also discussed. The different HRM approaches to private and state owned companies in China are also examined before conclusions are made.

 

KEYWORDS: human resource management, HRM, China, public sector, private sector, HRM models,

 

C/HR/1115. An examination of international human resource management

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2900
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper discusses international human resource management (IHRM), and aims to assess the culture of a country and the effects it has on the organisation. The culture of a country and the relationship it has to organisational behaviour is also discussed, along with the affects that organisational culture has on IHRM

 

KEYWORDS: Organisational culture, international human resource management, IHRM, HRM, organisational behaviour,