What are the different conceptual approaches International Human Resource Management (HRM) takes when examining HRM in an international context.

Assessment 1

The essay has two questions, and focuses on the theoretical aspects of IHRM.

Question 1: What are the different conceptual approaches International Human Resource Management (HRM) takes when examining HRM in an international context. Illustrate your answer with references to conceptual ideas and empirical evidence from the literature.

Question 2: “Globalisation means that eventually HR policy and practice will converge into a single ‘best practice’ everywhere in the world.” Discuss and evaluate this claim. Illustrate your answer with reference to conceptual ideas and empirical evidence from the literature.