Critically analyse the role of HRM in your chosen organisation and address the challenges posed by the global nature of organisations, cross-cultural dynamics, and the multidisciplinary nature of management.
ASSESSMENT INSTRUCTIONS
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Your answer must not exceed 2500 words.
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ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Answer the following questions and produce an individual report of 2,500 words demonstrating your understanding of the key learning outcomes for this module. You are acting as a Human Resource Consultant for a multinational organisation. Your task is to evaluate and reflect on the role of Human Resource Management. (HRM) in managing global and cross-cultural workforces and supporting the organisation’s strategic goals.
Your report will be addressed to the HR Director.
You are required to select one real-world multinational organisation of your choice.
The organisation should have a significant international presence to allow for exploration of global HRM practices, cross-cultural challenges, and strategic HR interventions.
Your report must answer all three questions below, contextualised to the organisation you have chosen:
- Critically analyse the role of HRM in your chosen organisation and address the challenges posed by the global nature of organisations, cross-cultural dynamics, and the multidisciplinary nature of management.
- Discuss how HR interventions contribute to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of your chosen organisations, taking into account current problems, debates, issues, and insights in the field of HRM.
- Evaluate the importance of research, diagnostic analysis, and ethical considerations in supporting your organisations` strategic goals and navigating complex and unpredictable HRM contexts. Provide examples and demonstrate an understanding of relevant theories, concepts, and best practices in management.
Suggested Structure:
Introduction: Provide a brief overview of your chosen organisation (300 to 500 words).
Presentation and Analysis (main body of the report): Present a concise and comprehensive analysis of the relevant issues related to your chosen organisation (1500 words approximately 500 words per question).
Conclusion and Recommendations: Summarise the findings and provide recommendations based on the analysis (500 words).
References: Include a list of the sources referenced in the report (using
Harvard Referencing Method only).
Appendix (not part of the word count).
