SAFETY
1. What is the difference between a permit-required confined space and a non-permit required confined space? Provide examples that illustrate the difference. Once employees are authorized to enter a permit-required space, what ongoing measures must be in place to ensure their continued safety?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
2. Discuss three ways that information on the hazards of chemicals used in the workplace must be provided to employees. Describe the four main topic areas that must be addressed in hazard communication training for employees.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
1. Country of origin can strongly influence a firm's approach to organization structure. As MNEs from China and India internationalize, to what extent are they likely to differ from Japanese, European, and U.S. MNEs?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
2. How can a social relationship be considered a control?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
3. What are issues of standardization and localization in general for MNEs, and how do they particularly manifest themselves in the IHRM activities?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
4. What are the specific HRM challenges in a networked firm?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.