Assignment
The purpose of this assessment is to evaluate your understanding and critical analysis of the human resource
management (HRM) implications associated with Bartlett and Ghoshal’s (1989) model of the transnational
organization.
management (HRM) implications associated with Bartlett and Ghoshal’s (1989) model of the transnational
organization.
The essay wordcount – maximum 2000 words. No +/- 10%
LEARNING OUTCOMES TO BE ASSESSED
001 Demonstrate knowledge of major theories and research findings regarding the topics covered in the
module
module
002 Identify practical implications of major theories and findings for human resource management and
human resource development
human resource development
003 Discuss the impact of different human resource management and human resource development
approaches upon employee performance and creativity
approaches upon employee performance and creativity
004 Critically evaluate and compare the effectiveness of various human resource management and
human resource development practices
human resource development practices
005 Identify, synthesise and structure relevant academic and practitioner content (empirical studies,
reviews, book chapters) and communicate ideas effectively in writing
reviews, book chapters) and communicate ideas effectively in writing
What to include in the assignment
1. Identify and Evaluate HRM Implications: Analyse the main HRM challenges and considerations that
arise within transnational organizations as described by Bartlett and Ghoshal. This involves
understanding how these organizations operate across borders and the complexities involved in
managing human resources in such settings.
arise within transnational organizations as described by Bartlett and Ghoshal. This involves
understanding how these organizations operate across borders and the complexities involved in
managing human resources in such settings.
2. Concentrate your analysis on these 3 topics:
- strategic HRM
- Performance
- Ethics
3. Conduct Thorough Academic Research: This means going beyond the provided sources to include additional academic references
that support your arguments.
that support your arguments.
4. Demonstrate Critical Thinking and Argumentation: This involves presenting a clear thesis in your
introduction, supporting it with evidence and analysis in the body, and summarizing your findings in
the conclusion.
introduction, supporting it with evidence and analysis in the body, and summarizing your findings in
the conclusion.
5. Apply Theory to Practice: You’re expected to link theoretical concepts to real-world HR practices.
6. Reflect on Contemporary HR Practices: By incorporating examples of current HR practices, you
demonstrate an understanding of how theoretical concepts are applied in today’s global business
environment.
demonstrate an understanding of how theoretical concepts are applied in today’s global business
environment.