International Human Resource Management Strategies that Would Add Value to an International Business

Topic: Identify and discuss three International Human Resource Management strategies that would add value to an international business. You should analyse the potential value that effective International Human Resource Management Strategies can provide to an international business organization. In making your arguments you should make use of relevant academic literature, concepts and examples. You should NOT focus on one particular company or sector exclusively, but should use examples to illustrate your arguments. You should ensure that your assignment covers International Human Resource Management and three relevant topics covered in the module, such as: 

▪ Recruitment and Selection 

▪ Training and Development 

▪ Equality and Diversity 

▪ Performance and Reward Management from an International Human Resource perspective. 

Criteria for Assessment: Your assessment will be marked against the elements outlined in the list below and the associated criteria. It should be noted that additional emphasis will be placed on the ‘Knowledge’ and ‘Argument’ criteria in determining your overall grade: 

Criteria 

• Demonstrate knowledge of relevant academic literature, concepts, and examples on the selected topics. 

• Identification and discussion of key issues and topics 

• Ability to analyse and draw on the relevant academic literature 

• Ability to develop and present a critical argument 

• Harvard style of citation required. 

• Structure 

• Appropriate use of language. 

• Word limit of 2.500 (+/- 10%) 

You should try to adopt an impersonal writing style by writing in the third person. For example, this would involve using the phrase ‘the author’ as opposed to ‘I’ or ‘me’. Please take special care with your spelling, grammar and punctuation. 
Your answers to the question will be assessed on the basis of: 

Focused response to essay topic – Does your essay answer the question asked or go off the topic into irrelevant arguments? Theoretical/ conceptual model emphasis Do you refer to existing theory/ies model/s in developing your arguments? Critical and analytical ability Do you analyse existing arguments and think what is good/ bad/ missing/ limiting about them? Writing style and flow Do you use appropriate English, paragraphs, and linkage sentences? Is your essay structured and organised to aid comprehension? Introduction and conclusion? Academic style of writing? Sources Do you reference quality sources (e.g. books and research articles) and include a wide range of relevant sources? Are your references cited appropriately? In terms of the Structure, students are reminded that essays should be written in a business like, professional style with an executive summary, and points and ideas clearly enumerated and explained. Think about the structure of the note with particular focus on the sections that you think are important. Don’t forget to include a conclusions and recommendations section. You may also want to include an appendix section for additional and supporting material that may be of use to the reader. 

In terms of the Content, students must demonstrate: [i] knowledge of the Business Management model/concept in question;

[ii] the ability to search out additional (relevant) material to that given in lectures;

[iii] the ability to collate material into logical and coherent lines of reasoning in a critical and analytical fashion; and

[iv] the ability to inform the reader whilst answering the question. A suggested format is the following: • Introduction o Define IHRM o Outline which three topics are to be examined • Main body o Analytical review on three selected IHRM topics regarding their value to business organizations o It is suggested that you look at each topic separately. o You should provide (Harvard style) academic references. • Conclusion o A brief, one page summary about the potential value of IHRM strategies to business organizations • References o A full list of references that are cited in your presentation, using Harvard referencing style
General Instructions • As noted above, your essay should be 2,500 words in length (±10%), using 12 font, Ariel, 1.5 line spacing and a 4 cm margin on the right-hand side of the page. All pages must be numbered. Do not exceed the maximum word limit. This excludes Table of Contents, References and Appendices. Word count should not be exceeded (an allowance of +/ - 10% of the stated value is allowed). • Include a total ‘word count’ at the start of your essay (excluding your bibliography but including any footnotes or endnotes) immediately after the title of yourwork. • Figures & Tables: All figures and tables should have a number, clear description and note any source reference(s) used in their creation. • References – When you directly or indirectly refer to an academic source within your essay it is imperative that use the Harvard System of Referencing. Please ensure that your work is written in your own words. A written piece of work cannot be a simple ‘cut and paste’ of material found on the web or in journals or books. Moreover, you must accurately acknowledge the contributions of others (i.e. your work must properly reference quotes, ideas etc.). A full list of the references you use (listed alphabetically and by surname) must be included at the end of your work. • Assignments will be marked with reference to the University’s Common Grading Scale (CGS).