People & Organisation

INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - A3

Global Mentoring Program Proposal

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A/ ASSIGNMENT RECAP

You are the HR Director at GM, a multinational company in the power and renewable energy sector. GM wants to create a new global mentoring program to address various HR challenges:

-          The challenges include attracting mentors, high employee stress due to COVID, lack of integration with HR functions, focus on HQ employees, and more.

-          In your proposal, you need to define the program's purpose, target audience, structure, and benefits, and follow a report format with proper referencing and academic integrity.

 

 

Suggested Structure: (Word limit: 2,200)

 

    I.             Introduction

   II.            Body

A.        Design

1.        Purpose

2.        Target

3.        Program Structure

B.       Attract Participants

1.        Recruitment and Selection

2.        Training

C. Connect

1.        Matching

2.        Implementation

 III.            Conclusion

IV.             Reference

 

 

B/ KEYWORD EXPLANATIONS

Essential keywords relating to Internation Human Resources Management:

1.        International Human Resource Management (IHRM): The process of managing people in international settings.

2.        Mentoring: A relationship where a more experienced individual (mentor) provides guidance and support to a less experienced individual (mentee).

3.        Global Mentoring Program: A mentoring program designed for employees in a multinational corporation, considering cross-cultural and international aspects.

4.        Balanced Scorecard: A strategic planning and management system used for aligning business activities with the organization's vision and strategy.

5.        E-mentoring: A mentoring relationship that is conducted using digital communication tools.

6.        Cross-Cultural Competency: The ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures.

7.        Feedback Mechanisms: Systems or processes used to collect and analyze feedback from program participants for improvement.

8.        Ethical Implications: Considerations related to the moral aspects of program decisions and actions.

9.        Leadership Involvement: The role and engagement of organizational leaders in supporting and driving a program.

10.    Host Country Nationals (HCNs): Employees who are citizens of the country where the multinational corporation operates, but not the corporation's home country.

11.    Parent Country Nationals (PCNs): Employees who are citizens of the country where the multinational corporation is headquartered.

12.    Multinational Corporation (MNC): A company that operates in multiple countries beyond its home country.

13.    Cultural Sensitivity: Awareness and understanding of the cultural differences and similarities within and between groups.

14.    Hybrid Mentoring: A combination of e-mentoring and face-to-face mentoring methods.

15.    Talent Development: Organizational efforts focused on enhancing the skills and capabilities of employees.

 

C/ DETAILED OUTLINE

 I.            Executive Summary (Suggested 200 words)

Suggested Flow:

        First 1-2 Sentences: Introduce the Global Mentoring Program as a strategic initiative for GM to address its international human resource challenges and meet its global strategic objectives.

Example: "In line with modern International Human Resource Management (IHRM) tactics as outlined by Dasgupta, Carbery, and McDonnell (2022), General Motors has launched its Global Mentoring Program. This initiative aims to tackle the distinct human resource challenges faced by multinational companies, aligning with their worldwide strategic goals."

        Next 2-3 Sentences: Explain the program's application, emphasizing its role in navigating the challenges and opportunities of global HRM (ADP, 2020).

Example: "The Global Mentoring Program is structured to manage worldwide human resource management issues. It capitalizes on international resources and responds to changes in work dynamics caused by the pandemic (ADP, 2020)."

        Following 2-3 Sentences: Discuss expected outcomes, such as enhanced remote working capabilities and adapting to international HR challenges (ADP, 2020).

Example: "Expected results of the program encompass improved management of remote work and greater flexibility in handling diverse human resource challenges within multinational environments (ADP, 2020)."

        Final 2-3 Sentences: Discuss both internal and external factors that will influence the implementation and success of the Global Mentoring Program at GM.

Example: "The effectiveness of the program relies on the strategic utilization of technology to address global HRM challenges, along with recruitment strategies that are compliant with the legal frameworks of various national jurisdictions (ADP, 2020)."

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