National and global cultures
Part 2 (Due at the end of Week 5)
This assignment allows you to demonstrate mastery of course outcomes 2 and 4:
• Distinguish National and global cultures and the impact they have on the globalized workforce in order to contribute to human resource practices across countries and cultures
• Analyze and assess global human resource policies, practices, and functions in order to meet an organization\’s goals and objectives while maintaining the values and traditions of the local culture
The management team has now hired several customer service representatives in Malaysia. They are also hiring a call center manager, who will be an expatriate. You need to address the company’s compensation but also take into consideration the host country’s financial situation. You are asked to:
a. Put together a compensation plan along with a balance sheet (see example I week 5 and use this for your paper). Assume that the base salary of a manager in the U.S. is $5000 a month. What should you pay in Malaysia and why? Remember that you want to attract and retain a high-performing employee. Use the sample balance sheet provided.
b. List the top three benefits that should be offered to the expatriate. Explain why you chose these as the most important. Make sure the cost is included in your balance sheet.
Review the Balance Sheet Approach to Compensation in the course file “Global Compensation” in week 5 and use submit the balance sheet provided.
Use at least three course resources for this assignment.
Link:
https://www.whatishumanresource.com/global-employee-relations-issues
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