In groups (3 to 4 students), interview a HR Manager of a global company to collect the following information. Collect International HR related data with focus on international staffing methods, approaches towards training and development of staff for international assignment, performance management of expatriates, and compensation strategies. Analyze the data and apply relevant international HR concepts/theories/models discussed in class. Investigate the current International HR practices to identify the gaps and make appropriate recommendations to improve the existing practices

Individual Reflection: Oral Defense (10%)

Based on Group Project report, individual reflection based on the questions provided by the Instructor. The focus will be to evaluate the understanding of the process and concepts applied in the group project report.

A.PROJECT OUTLINE

 

You must conduct interview and be able to answer the questions: 

1: What are the different international staffing methods used to hire employees for international assignments?

2. 
What are the different training and development methods used by Global companies, both pre-departure and on-the-job, to prepare employees for international assignments?

3. 
How do companies manage the performance of international employees?

4. 
What are the compensation strategies for international employees?

 

You will also conduct secondary research on current international HR practices in the UAE/World. The data will be collected from general sources (internet sites, newspapers, group work). Your research will also include additional specifics on best HR practices as found in the academic and industrial journals. These are available in the Library databases. All sources must be fully referenced in APA format. 

Before the interviews you must prepare a list of 12 questions that will elicit meaningful answers about international HR practices from the interviewees. Your instructor will review these questions prior to interview. Your questions should explore the interviewees’ opinions and experiences about international staffing, training & development, performance management, and compensation strategies reflecting the current international HR practices, trends and challenges faced by international HR, and their opinions about the future HR practices. 

The above research and interview of HR leaders will be considered as foundation work that will support the group project report and individual reflection paper.

Procedure: 

1.      
Develop a list of 12 questions. 

2.      
Have the questionnaire approved by your instructor. (Foundation work for Project)

3.      
Identify a global HR leader/manager (possibly from your work experience placements or place of employment) and ask them if you can interview them. Show them the list of questions ahead of time. Make sure you have their permission for the interview. (Keep a copy of confirming emails as an appendix). (Foundation work for Project)

4.      
Summarize your findings, analyzing the responses, whilst applying relevant knowledge collected during class. 

5.      
Propose a plan to improve current international HR practices in alignment with best international HR practices.