Human Resource Management in International Context

Title: Discuss HRM practice in two different regions or countries and evaluate the factors which influence HRM practice in these regions or countries Brief : You are expected to provide a comparative analysis on HRM context and practice in two countries or regions as the evidence to support your arguments. Your answer must take the form of an essay of 2,000 words (+/- 200 words) excluding a list of references (a list of which must be included at the end of the assignment to indicate the sources used). You must state the word count on the cover sheet. You are expected in your analysis to cover a range of material which may include books, journal articles, government publications, other published studies/reports, as well as ‘quality’ business magazines and newspapers. Reference should be made to at least 5-7 readings or sources in writing the essay. Presentation, Structure and Style Is the essay clearly and laid out? Does it have a clear and logical structure with an appropriate balance between sections? Indicative Marking Criteria Following the above points, the list below outlines the main parameters that will be used to mark the essays. Is the essay easy to read? Is the essay concise and to the point rather than overly long and convoluted? Relevance/Focus Have the key issues/tasks raised in the question been identified and addressed? Does the essay remain focused on the key issues? Research and References Is there evidence of the sufficient reading on the topic? Are the arguments, assertions and analysis provided supported by appropriate reference to the views/research of academic theorists and practitioners? Are the sources clearly and fully referenced using standard conventions, i.e. the Harvard system, footnotes or end notes? Analysis and Evaluation Have the implications of the issues under discussion been explored? Have different viewpoints been considered? Is the approach analytical rather than purely descriptive? Conclusions Do the conclusions follow logically from the preceding analysis? -- Essay should have a clear structure comprising an introduction, where the essay title or topic is introduced and content of the essay outlined; main body, containing the substantive evidence and discussion of the issues raised in the title (i.e. this is the main part of the essay); and conclusion, in which a summary of the main points arising from the essay and a conclusion regarding the essay title are outlined. It is often useful to use headings or sub-headings in the main part of the essay in order to focus on or discuss particular themes and to provide structure. It is expected that essays will effectively identify the central issues raised in the title, demonstrate that these have been considered and researched and, importantly, discuss the issues at hand in an evaluative or analytical manner in such a way as to develop or construct a coherent analysis or argument. While part of the essay may consist of the relatively straightforward presentation of facts, figures and trends, the inclusion of evaluative analysis will therefore be encouraged.