International Recruitment
STRATEGIC HR MANAGEMENT
INSTRUCTOR’S MANUAL
International HRM
Case Study
By Fiona L. Robson
Project Team
Project leader:
Fiona L. Robson
Project contributor:
Bill Schaefer, SPHR
Nancy A. Woolever, SPHR
External contributor:
Sharon H. Leonard
Editor:
Courtney J. Cornelius, copy editor
Design:
Terry Biddle, graphic designer
© 2008 Society for Human Resource Management. Fiona L. Robson
Note to HR faculty and instructors: SHRM cases and modules are intended for use in HR classrooms at universities. Teaching notes are included with each. While our current intent is to make the materials available without charge, we reserve the right to impose charges should we deem it necessary to support the program. However, currently, these resources are available free of charge to all. Please duplicate only the number of copies needed, one for each student in the class.
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Phone: (800) 283-7476 Fax: (703) 535-6432
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08-0753
International HRM Case Study
By Fiona L. Robson
Instructor’s Manual
Strategic HR Management
Notes for Instructors
These notes provide resources that can be used to promote learning and understanding in the area of identifying and supporting expatriates on international assignments. Purpose of the Case Study
This case study is geared toward an undergraduate audience with a basic understanding of the issues involved in domestic recruitment and selection.
The case is based on a fictional organization in the United Kingdom’s hotel industry; however, the content covered is relevant internationally and among different industries. The material is presented in this manner to allow students to apply theory to a practical situation.
Learners will have an opportunity to think about the key decisions involved in international assignments. They will be
INSTRUCTOR’S MANUAL
International HRM
Case Study
By Fiona L. Robson
Project Team
Project leader:
Fiona L. Robson
Project contributor:
Bill Schaefer, SPHR
Nancy A. Woolever, SPHR
External contributor:
Sharon H. Leonard
Editor:
Courtney J. Cornelius, copy editor
Design:
Terry Biddle, graphic designer
© 2008 Society for Human Resource Management. Fiona L. Robson
Note to HR faculty and instructors: SHRM cases and modules are intended for use in HR classrooms at universities. Teaching notes are included with each. While our current intent is to make the materials available without charge, we reserve the right to impose charges should we deem it necessary to support the program. However, currently, these resources are available free of charge to all. Please duplicate only the number of copies needed, one for each student in the class.
For more information, please contact:
SHRM Academic Initiatives
1800 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
Phone: (800) 283-7476 Fax: (703) 535-6432
Web: www.shrm.org/hreducation
08-0753
International HRM Case Study
By Fiona L. Robson
Instructor’s Manual
Strategic HR Management
Notes for Instructors
These notes provide resources that can be used to promote learning and understanding in the area of identifying and supporting expatriates on international assignments. Purpose of the Case Study
This case study is geared toward an undergraduate audience with a basic understanding of the issues involved in domestic recruitment and selection.
The case is based on a fictional organization in the United Kingdom’s hotel industry; however, the content covered is relevant internationally and among different industries. The material is presented in this manner to allow students to apply theory to a practical situation.
Learners will have an opportunity to think about the key decisions involved in international assignments. They will be