Question
Task 1: Factsheet
The Head of OD has asked you to produce a series of factsheets that educates managers on the complexities of managing people in an international context.
Your focus for this brief factsheet is to look at the different types of organisational forms and what policies and practices are in place to help managers manage in an international context.
Your factsheet must include:
A review of the major alternative international organisational forms and their consequences for the management of people
When completing your review, you could include:
???? An analysis of the different ways in which organisations operate and trade overseas
???? An explanation of the different ways in which organisations expand their activities internationally
Task 2- Report
There can be major challenges and complexities facing organisations when they become international in their scope and activities. Comparative people management practice varies from country to country and People Professionals need to be equipped with the right level of knowledge and skill to help the organisation achieve its objectives by managing staff and employment practices as well and developing sustainable management activities.
You have been asked by your Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to produce a report to help them understand how people management practices vary in different countries and what people management activities they should be developing within their organisation.
This task needs to be split into three themes, looking at how people practices vary, focusing on managing talent in an international setting and challenges that organisations face when managing teams internationally.
Section 1 – Advise about the major ways in which people practice varies globally.
When providing advice, areas you could include are:
???? Appraise institutional arrangements in different countries in the fields of corporate governance, training, welfare, and trade unions.
???? Critically analyse research concerning the ways in which workplace cultures vary around the world.
Section 2 – Plan the effective management of talent in international organisations.
When putting your plan together areas you could include are:
???? Justify the case for diversity and inclusion in international contexts.
???? Look at what would be included in an international staffing strategy, including for expatriate staff. 6
Section 3 – Critically discuss the major challenges facing people practice managers in international organisations.
When providing a critical discussion, areas you could include are:
???? Influence effective communication practice in international organisations.
???? Assess the effective management of performance in international organisations. ???? Justify the need for flexible working initiatives in international organisations
In your report ensure that you have separated it out into the three key themes around how to manage people in an international context.
Your report should include a wide range of research, analysis, and original thinking. It is important you use your word count carefully and ensure your answers follow the assessment principles laid out on page 3.
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