1) What are the major alternative staffing approaches for international operations? Explain the relative advantages of each and the conditions under which you would choose one approach over the other. a) ethnocentric staffing approach- Parent-country nationals‚ or people from the home country of the corporation are employed to fill key managerial positions because they are familiar with the goals‚ policies and procedures‚ technology and products of the parent company. They are in a much better position
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Staffing Staffing deals specifically with the acquisition‚ training and allocation of the organization’s human resources. In both the domestic and the international context‚ the staffing process can be seen as a series of steps that are performed on a continuing basis to keep the organization supplied with the right people in the right positions at the right time. The steps in this process are: • human resource planning (this is part of the organization’s strategic plan) • recruitment
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CheckPoint – International Staffing HRM 240 - Human Resource Management October 23‚ 2010 International Staffing This paper was written for the purpose of exploring the cultural variances in international business and geographical locations of home offices‚ and remote locations in different countries. Currently organizations are realizing the significance challenges of working in a diverse and challenging environment. “Staffing a site internationally can add new responsibilities
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Importance of Training‚ Staffing‚ and Compensation for Global Operations Ruby Bucsit Abstract In 21st century‚ we are seeing a big leap in the globalization of business and with this‚ the ability of management of an organization to work effectively across the cultural and national borders is playing a critical role in business success. Staffing management of multinational companies is a complex issue to the international human resource management (IHRM). With this stated‚ the statement
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internal and external environment of the organization. Decisions: Address two basic questions: What industries should we compete in? How should we compete in those industries? These questions often involve an organization´s domestic and international operations Actions that must be taken. Firms bust take the necessary actions to implement their strategies. Second‚ why do some firms outperform others How should we compete in order to create competitive advantage in the market place? Managers
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Four approaches to international staffing‚ advantages and disadvantages. The globalisation of the world’s business economy has been particularly significant‚ resulting in an increase in the importance of‚ and interest in‚ international human resourcing. The international company is a type of multi-unit business organisation‚ which has a corporate centre in its home and its business units located in various host countries. International HRM distinguishes itself from domestic HRM primarily by having
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International Staffing and Managers BH3000: International Human Resource Management Word count: 3‚214 words* *(excluding a list of references and in text references) Table of Contents: 1 Introduction 3 1.1 IKEA Case Study: A brief overview 4 2 Staffing orientation: Expat vs. Local manager 4 2.1 Which style: Ethnocentric or Geocentric? 6 2.2 Case Study IKEA: Staff orientation and HR practices 7 3 The International Manager…………………………………………………………..7 3.1 Case Study IKEA: myth
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Chapter 9 – Staffing and Training for Global Operations Multiple Choice Questions 1. Ideally‚ the ____________ should dictate the organizational structure and staffing needed by a firm. a. clients served b. size of the firm c. strategy of the firm (moderate‚ page 390) d. management philosophy of the firm 2. Firms using the ____________ approach to staffing fill key managerial positions with persons from headquarters. a. polycentric b. regiocentric c. global d. ethnocentric (moderate‚ page 391)
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ADRIEN KARCHER EIM4 UB1 International Human Resources Management 2nd Assignment : Describe the main challenges in International Staffing. Ever since the globalization began‚ companies became more aware of the competitive environments they operate in. It is obvious that a competitive advantage such as technology‚ resources and quality can be imitated. It’s the peoples that a company employs that makes the difference. Making the right selection and most efficient use of it
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Distinguish between Ethnocentric and Polycentric Human Resource Management policies used by Multinational Corporations‚ clearly outlining the advantages and disadvantages of each. ETHNOCENTRIC POLICY The ethnocentric staffing policy refers to the strategy of a multinational company to employ managers for key positions from the parent headquarters instead of employing local staff. In the ethnocentric approach‚ the cultural values and business practices of the home
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