managing global human resources

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Answer the following questions:

1. What are some of the specific, uniquely international activities an international HR manager typically engages in?

  1. What intercountry differences affect HRM? Give several examples of how each may affect HRM.
  1. You are the HR manager of a firm that is about to send its first employees overseas to staff a new subsidiary. Your boss, the president, asks you why such assignments often fail, and what you plan to do to avoid such failures. How do you respond?
Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality of Writing and Proofreading
2.5 pts

Written responses are free of grammatical spelling or punctuation errors. The style of writing facilitates communication.

 2.0 pts

Written responses are largely free of grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. The style of writing generally facilitates communication.

 1.5 pts

Written responses contain a few errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation, etc. Some errors but not so many to indicate repetitive distractions.

 1.0 pts

Written responses include some grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. The errors distract the reader.

 0.5 pts

Uses incorrect grammar and incorrect sentence structure consistently. The errors interfere with the communication process.

2.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeComprehension of material
3.0 pts

The writer understands significant ideas relevant to the issue under discussion. This is indicated by correct use of terminology, precise selection of information components required to make a point. Correct use of examples .

 2.4 pts

Able to distinguish and comprehends a deeper meaning on most occasions. Ideas are reasonably clear. Some subjective evaluation is necessary to determine what the writer means.

 1.8 pts

Comprehends the surface level meaning of the material and begins to relate issues to general knowledge and experience

 1.2 pts

Demonstrates some basic comprehension of the material . Does not make connections with the bigger picture.

 0.6 pts

Not comprehending or reflecting on what is read or viewed

3.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength, content and ability to interpret and answer assignment
1.5 pts

Work demonstrates that all tasks were completed Showed some originality and extra initiative in completing assignment.

 1.2 pts

Work demonstrates that significant effort was made to attempt all aspects of the assignment. Ideas connected clearly.

 0.9 pts

Work demonstrates that some effort was made to attempt all tasks that were assigned. Occasional sense of engagement of writer with the subject matter.

 0.6 pts

Little effort was made to attempt all tasks that were assigned. Ideas were connected but weak

 0.3 pts

Very little effort was given to the task assignment. No response was given.

1.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelevance of answers, opinions and ideas.
3.0 pts

Student is clearly expressing arguments, opinions and responses in answering assignments. Superior ideas and insights. Answers are clear and complex.

 2.4 pts

Student is more consistent in expressing arguments, opinions and responses when answering assignments

 1.8 pts

Student is learning to develop and express arguments, opinions and responses in answering assignments. More complex and insightful answers.

 1.2 pts

Not developing their ability to express arguments, ideas or opinions. Ideas are not complex or insightful. May include some information that distracts from central purpose.

 0.6 pts

Student is not able to express opinions, ideas, and responses due to inadequate writing skills. Ideas are unclear.

3.0 pts

Total Points: 10.0