Human Resource Management Essay

Topic:  

 

 “One of the central questions in the literature on multinational companies (MNCs) is the extent to which MNC subsidiaries act and behave as local firms versus the extent to which their practices resemble those of the parent company”.  

 

Think of a particular MNE of your choice and discuss the above statement by using the recommended readings, relevant theory, and academic frameworks. Explain your answer by providing practical examples from the MNE that you have chosen.    

 

Break down of this assignment   

 

1. To what extent do MNE’s globally standardize their work practices and HRM?  

 

Does a Multinational Enterprise like kfc adapt global standards?  

                

What are the factors driving Standardization?  

 

To what extents are MNE’s locally responsive to work practices?   

 

2. Does a Multinational Enterprise like kfc adapt local standards?  

Do you think it practices global HRM standards or local adaptations or a combination of both?  

 

 

What are the factors driving localisation?  

 

You are asked to discuss this statement using the example of a MNE of your choice and attempt to incorporate the theoretical concepts that we have covered so far?  

Linking theory to this assignment?

Applying Hofstede’s theory and other theories covered will help a MNE’s HRM division to understand what to expect in unknown cultures and how to train and prepare its employees.