Week 3 Discussion

Creating an Ethical Work Environment and Global HR Planning

As you re�ect upon unfair working conditions, what is the �rst timeframe and image that comes to your mind? There is a wealth of information regarding slavery in Egypt, Rome, the U.S., and other countries. Through the centuries, men, women, and children have been enslaved around the world and forced to work in horri�c conditions. Over the decades, people have fought for better labor laws as well as the safety and health of the workers. The MNCs in the U.S. are more than familiar with labor laws and OSHA guidelines. While these organizations are forced to adhere to these strict regulations in the U.S., the workers hired in other countries such as Indonesia, Africa, Latin America, South East Asia, Bangladesh, El Salvador, Mexico, and Cambodia may not be given the same opportunity. Gap has been recognized as one organization that has allowed unfair labor practices to persist. Evaluate the following organizations and determine what labor laws and safety conditions are being ignored to the detriment of the worker: Nestle, H&M, Walmart, Victoria Secret, Apple, Forever 21, Hershey, and Adidas. The global HR manager should clearly identify all employees and execute policies and procedures on a global scale.

Global Strategies for an Ethical Environment There are many factors for an HR professional to consider when developing strategies to create an ethical work environment. Peruse the topics and the articles in order to gain a more in-depth insight.

Global HR Strategies for an Ethical Environment

From the South University Online Library, read the following:

Formal written standards for an ethical workplace and workplace conduct

Ethical leadership

Uniform recruitment policy

Global employee handbook

Process to report violations

Global policy for training and performance evaluations

According to Vance & Paik (2015):

Before staf�ng and other detailed action plans are made, there should be thoughtful consideration, as part of careful global HR planning, about the nature of the present and future work demand and potentially viable sources of labor supply—wherever they may be, both in the short term and long term—that serve to achieve the strategic objectives of the �rm. (p. 144)

The HR professionals, leaders, and managers must develop, implement, and manage the cross-border compliance plan for the MNC. The MNC should adhere to the laws issued by the host county and other applicable laws that govern the day-to-day operations of the organization.

Expatriates and the Institutionalisation of HRM Practices  (https://www.thecampuscommon.com/library/ezproxy/ticketdemocs.asp? sch=suo&turl=http://search.ebscohost.com.southuniversity.libproxy.edmc.edu/login.aspx? direct=true&db=edb&AN=79890499&site=eds-live)

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Determining the Types of Training and Development Supports for Expatriates  (https://www.thecampuscommon.com/library/ezproxy/ticketdemocs.asp? sch=suo&turl=http://search.ebscohost.com.southuniversity.libproxy.edmc.edu/login.aspx? direct=true&db=edselp&AN=S1877042815004383&site=eds-live)

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Senior Expatriate Leadership's Effects on Innovation and the Role of Cultural Intelligence  (https://www.thecampuscommon.com/library/ezproxy/ticketdemocs.asp? sch=suo&turl=http://search.ebscohost.com.southuniversity.libproxy.edmc.edu/login.aspx? direct=true&db=edselp&AN=S1090951608000746&site=eds-live)

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Issues in Creating or Maintaining the Global HR

Policies According to Vance and Paik (2015):

"Changes in the contemporary global economy highlight many of the emerging challenges facing the management of human talent. It is not an exaggeration to say that the international success of most companies will be determined largely by how well HR issues are handled. (p. 113)

Issues in Creating or Maintaining Global HR Policies

From the South University Online Library, read the following:

Understanding global politics

Attracting top talent using predictive analytics

Placing political pressure on HR professionals regarding localization and making sure more skills are transferred to the host country operation site

Understanding labor laws of the host country

Challenges and Strategies for Global Human Resource Executives: Perspectives from Canada and the United States  (https://www.thecampuscommon.com/library/ezproxy/ticketdemocs.asp? sch=suo&turl=http://search.ebscohost.com.southuniversity.libproxy.edmc.edu/login.aspx? direct=true&db=psyh&AN=2013-02174-001&site=eds-live)

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Additional Materials

From your course textbook, Managing a Global Workforce: Challenges and Opportunities in International Human Resources Management, read the following chapter:

Global Human Resource Planning

From the South University Online Library, read the following articles:

Managing the Global Workforce (https://www.thecampuscommon.com/library/ezproxy/ticketdemocs.asp? sch=suo&turl=http://search.ebscohost.com.southuniversity.libproxy.edmc.edu/login.aspx? direct=true&db=ers&AN=89163848&site=eds-live)

Building Human Resources Strategic Planning, Process and Measurement Capability: Using Six Sigma as a Foundation

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Expanding Globally: Where in the World Should We Go Next? (https://www.thecampuscommon.com/library/ezproxy/ticketdemocs.asp? sch=suo&turl=http://search.ebscohost.com.southuniversity.libproxy.edmc.edu/login.aspx? direct=true&db=ofm&AN=108315675&site=eds-live)

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