Chapter 11 - International HRM - TM Flashcards
HR Challenges in international HRM International business strategies and the HR approaches Concepts of HCNs etc. and why they are needed Recruitment, training, post assignment activities and career* development, performance management in SIHRM* Various strategies (or stages of growth) of an organization operating internationally and the best HR strategies to use
List 5 Key Challenges to Strategic International HRM
Workforce diversity Employment legislation The role of the HR function Flexibility Security
Do Workforce Diversity Issues face organizations operating in Canada?
Yes re: # of older workers, gender issues, EEs with different abilities, ethnic / cultural differences
Why are employment laws in Canada a bit more complex?
b/c there are generally provincial and federal laws
The ability to respond to various demands from a dynamic and competitive environment is known as
Flexibility
What are some SECURITY procedures and policies that should be take in SIHRM? (6)
- Risk Assessments
- Precautionary Measures
- Safety Procedures
- Contingency Plans for EEs and their families
- Establishing relationships w/ CND Gov’t reps (embassies, consulates, chambers of commerce, etc.)
SIHRM Planning involves [BLANK] global competence supply and [Blank] global competence needs
SIHRM Planning involves PROJECTING global competence supply and FORECASTING global competence needs
Fit is
how well the NEEDS, DEMANDS, GOALS, OBJECTIVES and STRUCTURES fit with the needs, demands, goals, structures etc. of another component
Wha focusses on the organization- the overall corporate international strategies, the type of product or service, and the organizational structure and culture?
INTERNAL FIT
What focusses on local environment - local legal, political, economic, and cultural factors?
EXTERNAL FIT
What are the 4 Stages of Growth as Multinational Corporations evolve?
- Domestic Strategy
- Multi-domestic Strategy
- Multinational Strategy
- Global Strategy
Which Strategy of the 4 Stages of Growth as a multinational corporation is this?:
Exports good abroad in order to seek new markets
Main focus is on domestic markets, e.g. in Canada only
Does not alter products to suit foreign market
No subsidiary on foreign country – initial step of operating internationally
DOMESTIC STRATEGY (HR strategy normally used: Very little demand on HR operate any differently from domestic market)
Which Strategy of the 4 Stages of Growth as a multinational corporation is this?:
Concentrates on the development of foreign markets by selling to foreign nationals
Many ways to do business
Cultural sensitivity is important
Culturally appropriate products
MULTI-DOMESTIC Strategy (HR Strategy normally used = Adaptive IHRM approach
Adopt local practices in host country subsidiaries
Local executive/manager hired to take care of local subsidiaries)
Which Strategy of the 4 Stages of Growth as a multinational corporation is this?:
Many MNCs in one market forcing organization to standardize products and services around the world for efficiency
Price sensitive perspective with less focus on cultural differences
MULTINATIONAL STRATEGY ( HR Strategy - Exportive IHRM approach: Transferring home HRM systems to foreign subsidiaries without modifying or adapting to the local environment)
Which Strategy of the 4 Stages of Growth as a multinational corporation is this?:
Aims to introduce culturally sensitive products in chosen countries with the least amount of cost
Reallocates resources and material globally to be able to produce and the lowest cost
Geocentric perspective – measured from the head office’s view
GLOBAL Strategy
(HR Strategy normally used - Integrative IHRM approach:
Combining home HR practices with local practices)
what are the 5 types of international assignments?
Frequent Flyers International Commuters Short-term Assignments (< 1 year) Expatriate Assignment Permanent Transfer
