Human resource

BU5577 Managing Human Resources

Assessment 2: Individual essay

(This essay comprises 70% of the total course marks).

What are some of the key HRM issues a Non-European multinational (i.e. an Asian

or US-based organisation) may face in setting up an office in Aberdeen?

Identify a large, well known multinational company of your choice that does NOT

currently have a base in Aberdeen. The purpose of this assignment is to review and

evaluate some of the HRM issues it would face if it decided to open an office in

Aberdeen. You have to focus on two topics, outlined below, each of which should be

evaluated in equal depth. In evaluating each topic, you should link to, and utilise

relevant HRM literature, concepts, and examples to develop and illustrate your

argument

This is a 2,500 word assignment (plus or minus 10%), which is made up of two parts,

each of which have a maximum word length of 1,000 words. (You should have a brief

introduction and conclusion, of about 250 words each).

Part 1: International HRM and expatriates

A key issue involved with a non-European multinational setting up an office in

Aberdeen is the need for some expatriate workers (such as senior corporate

management) to move to, and work in the city. Using your knowledge of relevant

academic literature discuss some of the most significant HRM issues a foreign

multinational is likely to face in moving overseas, expatriate workers to work in

Aberdeen.

Part 2: Training and Development

Using your knowledge of relevant academic literature discuss the training and

development issues a non-European multinational is likely to face in setting up an

office in Aberdeen. In addressing this topic, think about the training and development

needs that may be necessary for expatriate workers moving to Aberdeen to make

working there effective and successful.

Submission Procedure and Dates:

You should submit only an electronic copy of your assignment. Electronic copies

should be uploaded to MyAberdeen.

Submission deadline:

For students attending courses taught only via block teaching: completed

essays must be submitted by 10am, Monday 4th March 2019

For Global Health and part-time students your essay must be submitted by

10am Monday 11th March 2019.

Criteria for Assessment: Your essay will be marked against the elements outlined

in the table 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:

Element Criteria

Knowledge

Knowledge of academic literature, concepts, and examples on the topics of international HRM, management of expatriate workers, training and development

Structure

Essay format required. Structure contributes to clarity in answering the question. Logical presentation of concepts.

Argument

Identification and discussion of key issues and topics Conclusions summarise arguments.

Presentation

Neatness, spelling and grammar. Appropriate use of language.

Sources

Reading, understanding and practical application of academic textbooks and articles and other relevant sources. Harvard style of citation required as per Business School guidelines.

BU5577: Assessment 2: Essay Feedback Sheet Student number..........................................

CGS Indicative Grade Band

Marking element and Criteria

A B C D Fail

KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of academic literature, concepts, and examples on the topics of international HRM, management of expatriate workers, training and development

STRUCTURE Essay format required. Structure contributes to clarity in answering the question. Logical presentation of concepts.

ARGUMENT Identification and discussion of key issues and topics Conclusions summarise arguments.

PRESENTATION Neatness, spelling and grammar. Appropriate use of language.

SOURCES Reading, understanding and practical application of academic textbooks and articles and other relevant sources Harvard style of citation required

General Comments

Overall Specific CGS Grade:

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