The aim of this assignment is to enable you to demonstrate your understanding of challenges companies face in the realm of International HRM. This essay also enables you to apply the knowledge and skills you gain in the subject to real life issues in the work environment. When preparing this Essay, we hope that you will be able to:

• compare and contrast approaches to international human resource management practice,
• reflect, contrast and critically evaluate the differences and similarities in human resource management practices among different cultures,
• examine and justify criteria for selecting, preparing, managing and repatriating international managers.