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Essay

Identify a large, well known multinational company of your choice. (chosen Lenovo)

Managing people at work - L&D in Qatar Petroleum

The purpose of this assignment is to review and evaluate some of the HRM issues it would face if it decided to open an office in Aberdeen. You have to focus on two topics, which are outlined below, each of which should be evaluated in equal depth. In evaluating each topic, you should link to, and utilise relevant HRM literature, concepts, and examples to develop and illustrate your argument.

This is a 2,500 word assignment (plus or minus 10%), which is made up of two parts, each of which have a maximum word length of 1,000 words. (You should have a brief introduction and conclusion, of about 250 words each).

Part 1: International HRM and expatriates
A key issue involved with a non-European multinational setting up an office in Aberdeen is the need for some expatriate workers (such as senior corporate management) to move to, and work in the city. Using your knowledge of relevant academic literature discuss some of the most significant HRM issues a foreign multinational is likely to face when supporting the movement of expatriate workers to Aberdeen.

Part 2: Training and Development
Using your knowledge of relevant academic literature discuss the training and development issues a non-European multinational is likely to face in setting up an office in Aberdeen. In addressing this topic, think about the training and development needs that may be necessary for expatriate workers moving to Aberdeen to make working there effective and successful.

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