Assignment: Managing Human Resources
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.
Format your assignment according to the following frmatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.