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International HRM

International HRM. OS352 HRM Fisher Nov. 25, 2003. Agenda. Video on HR in Mexico vs. US Discuss scavenger hunt articles Expatriates Military. Video introduction. FRISA, a manufacturing firm located in Monterey, Mexico.

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International HRM

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  1. International HRM OS352 HRM Fisher Nov. 25, 2003

  2. Agenda • Video on HR in Mexico vs. US • Discuss scavenger hunt articles • Expatriates • Military

  3. Video introduction • FRISA, a manufacturing firm located in Monterey, Mexico. • Produces parts for high-cost equipment such as heavy machinery, locomotives. • Recently bought a company located in Detroit that produces the same items. • How do their Mexican and US workers differ? How might these differences affect HR practices?

  4. Factors affecting international HR • Culture • Values, beliefs, etc. • Blend of organizational and country • Education • Economic system • Wage scale, labor costs • Tax systems • Political and legal system

  5. Two levels of analysis • Systems • Company based in one country opens a plant or subsidiary in another country • Individual • One or more individuals are sent to work in a foreign operation • How are the issues different depending on which level we are examining?

  6. Discussion of articles • Situation described • Issues raised • Interventions proposed

  7. Selection • Practices and laws vary from country to country • Graphology is very popular in France • Also need to consider selecting people for their ability to work in a multicultural setting

  8. Training • Topics can include • Culture • Language • Day-to-day behaviors (shopping, transportation) • Intended outcome is to minimize culture shock, enhance adjustment • Can be very expensive to replace someone who can’t adjust

  9. Compensation • Norms for pay and benefits vary widely from country to country • What is the relevant comparison for equity concerns?

  10. For next class • Topic: Course integration and application • Video case study • Bring book and notes

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