International Human Resources Management

IHRM is more complex than domestic HRM because IHRM

• is influenced by diverse cultural, legal, and economic factors across different countries.
• is less affected by international regulations.
• focuses only on employee benefits in one country.
• is solely based on local employment laws.

International relocation involves:

• Traveling within the same country for a vacation.
• Moving to a different country and managing the associated logistics and adjustments.
• Buying a new home in your current city.
• Changing jobs without relocating to a new area.

Cross cultural management involved...?

• the management of cultural differences in a global business context.
• the elimination of cultural differences in the workplace
• the promotion of a single culture in business
• the study of historical cultural practices

What is Host-Country Nationals (HCNs)?

• Local contractors hired for specific projects in the host country.
• Employees who are citizens of the multinational company's home country.
• Host-country nationals (HCNs) are employees who are citizens of the country where a multinational company operates.
• Foreign nationals working in the host country on temporary visas.

What is Cross Border Mergers?

• Mergers that only occur within the same country.
• Mergers that involve only government entities.
• A merger is the result of an agreement between two companies to join their operations together. Partners are often equals.

• Mergers that are limited to online businesses.

What is acquisition?

• Acquisition is when one company buys another company with the interest of controlling the activities of the combined operations.

• Acquisition is a method of selling products.
• Acquisition refers to the process of losing ownership of an asset.
• Acquisition is the act of sharing resources among companies.

What is International Equity Joint Ventures

• International Equity Joint Ventures are collaborative business entities formed by parties from different countries, sharing ownership and resources.
• International Equity Joint Ventures are solely owned by one party.
• International Equity Joint Ventures are only formed within the same country.
• International Equity Joint Ventures do not involve sharing resources.

What is Polycentric?

• A governance model that eliminates all centers of power.
• A system with a single center of decision-making.
• A decentralized approach with no decision-making authority.
• MNE treating each subsidiary as a distinct national entity with some decision-making autonomy.

What are the difference between expatriate and non-repatriate?

• Expatriates are always citizens of the host country.
• Expatriates may return to their home country, while non-repatriates do not plan to return.
• Non-repatriates are required to return to their home country.
• Expatriates do not have any ties to their home country.

What is thee strategies for breaking the expatriate glass ceiling?

• Strategies include networking, mentorship, cultural competence, advocacy for diversity, and leadership demonstration.
• Avoiding networking opportunities
• Focusing solely on technical skills
• Ignoring cultural differences