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Lesson 02 - Strategic International Human Resources Management and Employee Relations (SIHRM/ER)

Lesson 02 Assignments

1. Participate in the Lesson 02 Internationalization Analysis CLASS Discussion

Participate in this discussion, sharing your thoughts regarding the concepts illustrated in the Lesson 02 Commentary/animation and the course readings for this lesson. Such concepts include but are not limited to:
  • international human resources management (IHRM);
  • strategic international HRM approaches (autonomous, receptive, active);
  • multinational corporations (MNCs);
  • stages of business internationalization (e.g., multi-domestic, global, transnational); and
  • business strategy orientation (ethnocentrism, poly/regiocentrism, geo-centrism).

You will be evaluated on your participation in responding to fellow students and how thoughtful your contributions are in the Discussion Forum.

 

2. Access and submit your Lesson 02 Internationalization Analysis Assignment.

  • Write the following in 750 words plus or minus 10%:

    Diagnose your company’s stage of internationalization or research another company you wish to know more about. Identify the company's corresponding organizational structure and IHR strategy with clear reference to the readings and make appropriate use of the key terms and models for understanding MNE business strategy and SIHRM (e.g., Briscoe et al., Chapter 2, Figures 2.2 - 2.7 and Chapter 3, Figure 3.1).

    Also make sure to address:

    • strategic stage of internationalization
    • organizational structure
    • strength of linkage between international subsidiaries (if applicable)
    • actual (versus recommended) IHRM strategies
    • present or future challenges faced in the internationalization process

 

This is the end of Lesson 02. Check your Syllabus for the time frame for the next lesson.

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