Assignment

Globalization has had a profound impact on organizations and HRM practice. As you review the readings on global HRM issues, you'll observe two areas of focus. First, you will note how talent can be managed effectively in an organization operating across the globe. Keep in mind that shifting from a domestic to a more balanced global position naturally presents some HR challenges along with the opportunities. Second, scholars have explored the variations in HR practices throughout the globe, attempting to identify those which have demonstrated the ability to create and sustain value given the unique settings of various regions or countries. You will see those throughout this week's resources, as well as in your own research.

As this Project gets underway, consider whether the research on HR practices and their effectiveness in specific countries has implications for the practice of HR in your own home country and for an organization reaching out to global markets. Some scholars will argue the strategic HRM implications for a global organization are not significantly more complex than those facing an exclusively domestic organization.

Others will argue the opposite. Either way, consider norms, customs, culture, regulations, and even competition across regions of the globe, then whether you believe global operations present a significant challenge or opportunity to strategic HRM. In this assignment, you will conduct an annotated bibliography, which you will first complete individually.

Your group will complete a finalized annotated bibliography based on each individual's research and to which you all agree best represents research best addresses your region or your country's needs. The finalized annotated bibliography will aide in the completion of the Final Group Project.

Some academic journals you might consider for your research include: International Journal of Human Resource Management, International Business Review, Journal of World Business, Journal of International Business Studies, and the Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources.

Each group member is to post an annotated bibliography of 5-7 references relevant to JAPAN.

The group will review, consider/discuss, and consolidate their references into its preferred bibliography and post the finalized annotated bibliography as one paper to the Group Discussion area for everyone to review and agree upon.