Question Details

International and Comparative 
Human Resource Strategies
Submission of module assessment (4000 word essay)
please use only the academic resources recommended at the end of the file 
Topic Title: Human Resource Management issues in the USA.
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

The assessment for this module comprises a 4,000 word essay on an international HRM topic/ You are required to:
-	Discuss the nature and organisational implications of the selected topic.

Guidelines for essay assessment
Your essay should be written academically, in an essay style, and use the Harvard referencing system. 
Your essay should comprise:
- an introductory paragraph (clearly stating the topic and aim of the essay)
- main headings, and possibly sub-headings, in the main body of the essay.
- conclusions; and
- a full list of the references used (in the Harvard referencing style).
Examples of introductory paragraphs
*International business continues to grow (Dowling and Welsh, 2004), despite the global financial crisis. As managing people is a critical part of international business (D’Annunzio-Green et al., 2002) and contemporary work (Foot and Hook, 2011), it is important to critically analyse key concepts in international human resource management (IHRM). The aim of this essay is to discuss three key concepts of IHRM, namely the meaning of IHRM, national culture and cultural differences. Finally, conclusions are reached on the significance of these concepts within multi-national organisations.

Assessment Criteria and Feedback

The assessment criteria weightings for the essay are as follows:

Presentation - establishment of aim; overall structure of introduction, main body, conclusions; sequencing of content; academic writing and referencing style       20%
Development of discussion- use of appropriate secondary sources to build a clear line of discussion or analysis beyond describing and explaining information       70%
Conclusions - reasoned and reasonable extension of main discussion, relative to stated aim of the essay					10%
Essays are marked with reference to the marking guidelines overleaf.


Introduction section of essay
Is the essay topic and context expressly clear?
Is the aim (purpose) of the essay on the stated topic and context explicitly clear? 
Are key terms defined?
Is the structure of the rest of the essay outlined/ explained?
Main Body

Are the main (and sub-) headings clear?
Is the discussion laid out in a logical order, with paragraphs of text on key points?
Are academic references incorporated into the text in the Harvard referencing system?
Does the discussion flow beyond replication/ description/ explanation of reference sources?
Is the discussion balanced e.g. covering advantages and disadvantages?
Are (some of) the secondary reference sources critiqued?
Conclusions

Is the conclusion section clear? 
Does it extend - not repeat - the main body discussion?
Are the conclusions clearly linked back to the stated aim?
Finally, is a full reference list, in the Harvard referencing system, included?
Indicative Guide to Assessment Criteria for Masters Level Modules
Students’ final marks will normally have the majority of the characteristics in the final mark range

Characteristics	Very GoodPass
(60-69%)
Introduction/ Contextual Framework	Demonstrates a very good ability to place HR topic/ question within a wide organizational and contextual framework. 
Scope of knowledge, understanding & application	Displays very good breadth of knowledge, understanding & application in most, but not all aspects of the HR topic/ question. Has comprehensive, but not always ‘critical’ awareness of current published research in both highly research based and applied articles/ reports, however some reliance on textbooks is evident. 
Depth and linkages (where relevant) 
Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation

	Demonstratesvery good depth, and (where relevant), some integrative links across the various areas of the organisation(s) and HR subject area. 
Very good analysis, synthesis and evaluation of most of the possible range of relevant information such as specialised theories, principles and concepts. Utilises as appropriate, models and frameworks into an evidence-based argument however some issues remain unexplored.
Critical reflection on current work experience/ application if appropriate	Some evidence of reflection but not always critical on the application of theory to current work experience/ practice.
Marshalling of data and structure

	Marshalls data and structures it appropriately to develop (from introduction to conclusion) a mostly logical flow with generally good cohesion between sections.
Draws apposite, largely logical and justified conclusions and inferences. Recommendations are for the most part, focus relevant and convincing.
Academic style and presentation.	Observes academic style. Very good referencing 






Reading list:

The recommended textbook for module as a whole is:

Lucas R., Lupton B., and Mathieson H. (2006) Human Resource Management in an International Context, London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Also instructive is the following textbook:

Edwards T. and Rees C. (2011) International Human Resource Management: Globalization, National Systems and Multinational Companies (2nd edition), London and worldwide: Pearson.

If you have not previously studied an HRM module, the following two textbooks may be useful, especially if you select a particular HR activity/ function for your essay.

Foot M. and Hook C. (2011) Introducing Human Resource Management (6th edition), London: FT Prentice Hall.

Torrington D., Hall L., Taylor S. and Atkinson C. (2009) Fundamentals of Human Resource Management: Managing People at Work, London: FT Prentice Hall.

For the assessment, students are expected to source their own relevant secondary sources, in which current, academic journal articles should feature prominently.


Indicative Reading
(selected chapters)

Brewster C., Sparrow P. and Vernon G. (2007) International Human Resource Management, London: CIPD.

D'Annunzio-Green N., Maxwell G. and Watson S. (2005) Human Resource Management: International Perspectives in Hospitality and Tourism, UK: Thomson.

Dowling P.J. and Welch D.E. (2004) International Human Resource Management: Managing People in a Multinational Context, UK: Thomson.

Edwards T. and Rees C. (2006) International Human Resource Management: Globalisation, National Systems and Multi-national Companies, London: FT Prentice Hall.

French R. (2010) 2nd ed. Cross-cultural Management in Work Organisations, London: CIPD.

Lucas R., Lupton B., and Mathieson H. (2006) Human Resource Management in an International Context, London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Ozbilgin M. (2005) International Human Resource Management, Basingstoke: Palgrave.

Scullion H. and Linehan M. (2005) International Human Resource Management: A Critical Text, Basingstoke: Palgrave.

For students who have not previously studied an HRM module, the following two textbooks may also be useful:
Foot M. and Hook C. (2008) Introducing Human Resource Management (5th edition), London: FT Prentice Hall.

Torrington D., Hall L., Taylor S. and Atkinson C. (2009) Fundamentals of Human Resource Management: Managing People at Work, London: FT Prentice Hall.



International HRM Journals(selected and directed articles)

British Journal of Management; British Journal of Industrial Relations; Career Development International; Employee Relations; Equal Opportunities International; Human Resource Management Journal; International Journal of Human Resource Management; Personnel Review

Websites

Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) www.acas.org http://www.acas.org/

Equality and Human Rights Commission (UK) [email protected]/

International labour Organization www.ilo.org/

National Labor Management Association (USA) www.nima.org/


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