Description
In the era of globalisation, workforces are increasingly becoming multicultural. Though for businesses it seems to be a profitable strategy to expand the business across geographical boarders, but in reality, it comes with lot of challenges i.e. cultural differences, language problem, variation in rituals and beliefs, instability in political circumstances etc.
To remain competitive and sustainable in the contemporary business world, there is need for organisations to understand the importance of cross-cultural issues to ensure better management of human capital. Therefore, there is immense pressure on managers to inculcate shared vision and values among the diverse workforce.
The Task
You are the newly appointed International Human Resource Manager for Hydro Generation (HG) Company (the case study organisation – on blackboard)
To complete this assessment, you are required to prepare a report to present to the Board on Cross Cultural Management issues HG is faced with.
Select two specific issues from the case study with a focus on cross-cultural management and leadership, applying different models and approaches that are relevant, from the following suggested topics to prepare a report for board of directors.
Organisational Culture and Structure
Communication
Leadership
Negotiation
Human Resource management
Motivation
Ethics
Intercultural competencies
Please ensure that your report is narrow and focused and that there is sufficient, current and relevant data available from academic and credible published sources for independent critical analysis and discussion.
Your report must include detailed critical analysis and discussions of the selected issue, making use of relevant theories and concepts to elucidate and support your analysis and arguments. Your report must demonstrate your extensive research on the chosen issue.
Note: Your report must include
An introduction/background,
Findings, critique,
Conclusion/s, and your recommendations.
Weighting: 50%; Word Count: 1500
