Lesson Overview

To this point we have focused on functional responsibilities consistent with law and custom in the United States. A growing number of companies in this country (and around the world) must populate facilities overseas. These multi-national corporations will often assign home country nationals to these facilities. This lesson addresses the variety of ways an organization can insure these expatriate assignments are as successful as possible.

Lesson Objectives

Upon successful completion of this lesson, you should be able to

• identify variables that affect HR practices globally;
• compare and contrast HR policies and practices when managing within the global environment; and
• apply the distinction between Liberal Market Economics (LME) and Coordinated Market Economies (LME) when considering HR related options affecting HR responsibilities in the global economic environment.

Lesson Readings & Activities

By the end of this lesson, make sure you have completed the readings and activities found in the Lesson 14 Course Schedule.