Part 1
Three (3) out of the four (4) listed international HRM concepts, critically examine and evaluate the challenges confronting multi-national companies and recommend what organisations can do to overcome the identified challenges

– International recruitment and selection
– Reward and compensation
– Performance management
– Industrial relations

(Recommended Word Length 2,500 words Maximum/ Minimum/Range +/- 10%)

In Part 1, you are expected to:
• Clear Introductory and Concluding statements.
• Define the main or key factors
• Explain the main arguments
• Apply theories and models in relation to the listed aspects
• Well supported by academic references- more of articles than textbooks
• Clear and concisely written discussion.

Part 2

Critically discuss and evaluate the concept of ‘repatriation’ and examine the types of support that organisations can provide to assist a successful repatriation process both from the repatriate’s and the organisation’s perspective.

(3, 500 words approx.)

In Part 2, you are expected to:
• Set out a clear Introduction and Concluding statement.
• Define the concept of repatriation.
• Clear and concise discussion of the myths surrounding repatriation
• Consider the impact and effectiveness of repatriation support provided by the organization such as in-country support, family support, career development, support with suitable and befitting positions, management of acquired knowledge transfer
• Consider the issue of reverse culture-shock and adjustments (including in relation to expectations of working with newly recruits, performance management, reward and compensation, and so on)
• Consider the benefits of repatriation to the MNC e.g. knowledge transfer, the development of cultural competence, completion of assignment and so on
• Consider the issues involved in managing the repatriation process.
• Reference the discussion fully and clearly, and following the specified format.
• Present the discussion in a clear and concise way.