Foreign Company

Question 1

ONE of the following questions should be addressed:

1. Imagine you are the HR director of a foreign company subsidiary in your country. In what major HR areas would you consider to be in a better position than your bosses at the headquarters to decide on policies and practices in the subsidiary?

2. Explain the main HRM models and in your home country do companies have an HRM department and if yes, which HRM model do they usually follow?

3. Some researchers talk about ‘reverse culture shock’ experienced by foreign assignees on their return home at the end of a spell of expatriation. What do you think reverse culture shock means and how can it be avoided or reduced?

Question 2

A Survey on Internet Usage among the People of Micronesia

Micronesia is an island with a population of 120,000 people and one-third are between 18 and 30 years of age. You have been given the task to find out about internet usage among 18 to 30- year olds. Due to time and financial constraints, you are able to access to only 1% of the population.

[Note: You have to decide what is meant by ‘reading habits and interests’]

1. Explain how you intend to select the sample to ensure it is representative of the population.

2. Suggest FIVE research questions for the study.

3. Name FIVE demographic variables you would include in your study.

4. Besides the demographic variables write down TEN Questions you would include in the questionnaire.

5. Explain why you have chosen these TEN questions