International Human Resources Management

The reading material gives a brief introduction to International HRM and mainly acquaints one with the terminologies of IHRM (ref. Do You Speak the Language of International HRM); it also makes a mention of the common issues facing an HR manager in an international company. Instead of reproducing the definitions of the reading material, we decided to illustrate the importance of IHRM through an example of how IHRM should be in alignment with the strategy …

…give an evasive answer such as "It's very difficult." <Tab/>Don't cross your legs or expose the heel of your foot during a business meeting in the Middle East since they take this as a signal from you about them being worthy of being stepped on. <Tab/>Don't hold up your hand, palms outward, in Africa since such a gesture is considered rude and inappropriate.