Q1. Why does an organization need to be culturally sensitive when dealing with international human resource management? How behavioral variation among cultures can be managed in IHRM? Q2. Who are expatriates and what recruiters can do to effective selection and management of expatriates in an organization? Discuss with the help of examples, Q3. What are the recent trends in training and development for the global workforce? To what extent e-CCT augment fast and effective training and development process? Cite relevant examples. Q4. Why global ethical environment is a big issue in … [Read more...]
MS 29 IGNOU MBA Assignments July – Dec 2018
Q1. What are the complexities associated with IHRM operating in different countries with different culture. Why cultural sensitivity is crucial when an organisation adopts international Human resource management system? Q2.Briefly explain culture shock. Explain how Degree of adjustment varies with time with the help of examples from different cultures. Q3. Explain cross cultural negotiation. Under globalised working environment how people from different culture go through negotiation process. Support your answer with the help of relevant examples. Q4. Describe some IR practices … [Read more...]
MS 29 IGNOU MBA Assignments July – Dec 2017
1) Briefly discuss the relevance of International Human Resource Management (IHRM) and its functions. Distinguish between domestic vs IHRM and the variables that moderate differences between Domestic and IHRM with examples. 2) Describe Hofstede’s framework of cultural difference and strategies for managing diversity with examples. 3) Briefly describe an expatriate and discuss the reasons for success and failures of an expatriate with examples. 4) Briefly discuss the characteristics of a Global Mind Set and describe the effective Training and Development Programmes for International … [Read more...]
MS 29 IGNOU MBA Assignments July – Dec 2016
1) Enumerate different approaches to organisational structures in MNCs. Discuss different modes of operation in MNCs citing suitable examples. 2) What are different approaches to staffing function in MNCs. Describe different staffing methods adopted by MNCs with the help of relevant organisational examples 3) Compare and contrast leadership style followed in Japanese and French firms citing suitable examples. 4) Explain the role of HR managers in mergers and acquisitions in international perspective. Discuss the issues and concerns arising out of these citing examples. … [Read more...]
MS 29 IGNOU MBA Assignments July-Dec 2015
1) Explain cultural differences and similarities in a global perspective. Enlist the strategies for dealing with cultural differences in global organisations citing examples. 2) Describe the ‘five-phase’ systematic approach to designing cross-cultural training programmes. What are the challenges faced in training expatriate managers? Cite illustrations. 3) Discuss the barriers to cross-cultural communication citing suitable examples. 4) Explain the issues and concerns of international industrial relations scenario with the help of relevant examples. … [Read more...]
MS 29 IGNOU MBA Assignments July – Dec 2014
1) Explain different approaches adopted by managers in building multinational organizations. Elaborate on control mechanism in international human resource management citing suitable examples. 2) Discuss the influence of cultural factors on international human resource management. What is culture shock? Narrate some experiences of culture shock with reference to job that you have faced or somebody has faced that you are aware of. 3) What are intra - company ethical issues in international business? Discuss how multinational companies face ethical dilemmas. Illustrate. 4) What is a … [Read more...]
MS 29 IGNOU MBA Assignment July – Dec 2013
1) Explain the term ‘International Human Resource Management’. Discuss in detail the differences between domestic and international HR practices. 2) a) Briefly explain the importance of Performance Management from international context. b) What criteria should be evolved before assessing an expatriate? c) Discuss an expatriate Performance Management Model. 3) Discuss in detail different barriers to cross-cultural communication and the challenges related to it. 4) Briefly discuss the issues relating to international Industrial relations. Give few examples as to how trade unions have … [Read more...]