Transnational Human Resource Management — DU Bachelor of Management Studies Previous Year Question Papers

S. No. of Q.uestion Paper : Transnational Human Resource Management : Bachelor of Management Studies Attempt AZZ .questions. 1. (a) Infosoft, an Indian tech company, is working on a joint- project with a team from a U.S.-based company. Both teams ar.e talented, but they're facing communication and work-style problems. The hdian tealn prefers to follow Clear instructions firom senior managers and avoids disagreeing openly in meetings. Trie Ameri.can team, h.owever, is more direct and informal. They expect everyone to speak up and make decisions independently, regardless of seniority. The HR inanager thinks that understand,i-ng cultural difference; using Hofstede's model Could help improve teamwork. Briefly describe the dimensions of Hofstede framework to resolve the issues faced by tears. 8 Outline the key phases of an international M&A and analyze.the human resource challenges and responsibilities associated. You are Donald, the HR head at. an MNC based in USA. You are in the process of opening a new subsidiary in India. You want to ensure that your intemational assignee Who will manage the Indian operations will be able to perform effectively in the new role. What aspects of cross cultural training will you consider to ensure his adaptation in the new culture.and his effective performance? 8 What are the advantages and disadvantages of P.CN, HCN and TCN for any. organization working in global environment ? Explain the concepts of tax protection and taLx equalization in the context of international compensation. How do these approaches help ensure fairness in expatriate compensation packages ? I11`ustrate your answer with suitable examples. (a) Issues concerning allowances can be\ vel.y challeriging to a film es.tabli,shing an overall compensation policy, partly because of the various forms of 9llowances that exist. Describe fo%r ty.pes of allowances internationally that should be cbnsiderad primarily. 8 4. (a;) Describe the key factors to consider when evaluating the performance of employees working in intemational assignlnents. (a) Conapare and contrast the Going Rate Approach and the Balance Sheet Approach in the context of international co`mpensation management.` .5. (a) What is meant by expatriate failure ? Discuss the common reasons behind expatriate failure and outline the key factors that contribute tot-the success of intemational assignments. Support your answer with examples. (b) What are international labor relations ? Discuss the key challenges multinational companies face in managing labor relations across different countries. 8 Write short notes on any two of the following : 5×2=10 (a) Strategic decision-making for IHRM issues (b) Challenges faced during the repatriation process (c) Ethical and legal issues in use of low-cost labour.