NMIMS Global Access

School for Continuing Education (NGA-SCE)

Course: International HR Practices
Internal Assignment Applicable for December 2018 Examination

Assignment Marks: 30

Instructions:

 All Questions carry equal marks.

 All Questions are compulsory
 All answers to be explained in not more than 1000 words for question 1 and 2 and for
question 3 in not more than 500 words for each subsection. Use relevant examples,
illustrations as far as possible.
 All answers to be written individually. Discussion and group work is not advisable.
 Students are free to refer to any books/reference material/website/internet for
attempting their assignments, but are not allowed to copy the matter as it is from the
source of reference.

 Students should write the assignment in their own words. Copying of assignments from
other students is not allowed.

 Students should follow the following parameter for answering the assignment questions.

For Theoretical Answer For Numerical Answer

Assessment Parameter Weightage Assessment Parameter Weightage
Introduction 20% Understanding and usage 20%
Concepts and Application 60% of the formula
related to the question Procedure / Steps 50%
Conclusion 20% Correct Answer & 30%
Interpretation

Q.1) ABC Corporation is leading FMCG company in India. They are about to set up its
first unit in South Africa. The company has decided to send 50 employees of Indian unit
on an international assignment. You are given a task of designing training program for
these expatriates. For designing the training program, you need to identify the job related
 NMIMS Global Access
School for Continuing Education (NGA-SCE)
Course: International HR Practices
Internal Assignment Applicable for December 2018 Examination
factors on which training should be provided. Identify and explain these job related factors.
(10 Marks)

Q.2) Starfox Ltd is new publishing house in India. The company is planning to expand its
activities in Europe. The company needs your assistance in designing the compensation
program for its employees in Europe. The company has asked you to identify the internal
factors that may affect the compensation of employees in Europe. Identify those factors.
(10 Marks)

Q.3) TVM Motors has started its automobile manufacturing plant in Indonesia. The
company has decided to keep employee relations as one of the top priority in Indonesian
plant. For this you are hired as a consultant. In this background, answer the following:

a) Help the company identify four issues in international employee relations.

(5 Marks)
b) Discuss the importance of unions in international relations with the company.
(5 Marks)

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