Assignment Prompt & Instructions
– ## HR584SampleProjectOutlineTemplate-2-1.docx
– ## CourseProjectProposalandOutlineWeek3.docx
**## HR584SampleProjectOutlineTemplate-2-1.docx**
Title Page (Separate Page)
Course Title
Student Name
Instructor Name
Date
Course Project Proposal and Outline
**Page 1:** Example Project Proposal (*Place YOUR chosen countries here)
**Note about Originality: This is a Master’s level course. All work must be by YOUR pen– use quoted materials sparingly (less than 20% of your content can be quoted materials).
Main Topic:
A Comparative Analysis of Human Resource Management Practices in Mumbai, India, and Bangkok, Thailand Comment by Danielle Camacho: insert your selected countries here.
Selected Countries and Cities for Comparison:
· India (Mumbai):
· India’s financial and business capital with a diverse labor market
· Complex, multi-layered labor laws influenced by both federal and state regulations
· Rapid growth in the tech and service industries
· Strong outsourcing hub with increasing HR digitalization
· Thailand (Bangkok):
· Economic center of Thailand with a high concentration of multinational companies
· Labor laws more centralized and government-regulated
· Strong manufacturing and service economy
· Efforts toward improving labor conditions and increasing HR compliance
**Ancillary Topics: (examples below- make sure to add depth to your draft).**
· Labor laws and compliance mandates
· Demographics and cultural influences
· Political and economic stability
· Language and communication practices
· HRM policies (recruitment, compensation, training)
· Unionization and labor relations
· Trends in HR digitalization and globalization
**Assumptions**:
· Local culture and economic development greatly influence HR practices.
· India’s size and diversity drive decentralized HR decision-making, while Thailand’s government-led policy structure promotes more centralized models.
**Expected Outcomes:**
· Clear distinctions in HRM due to legal, economic, and cultural factors.
· Identification of best practices and potential for future convergence.
· Final recommendation on the more favorable city for HR operations in the region.
**Peer-Reviewed and Scholarly References (Sample):**
***Make sure to share current/relevant references published in the past 3-5 years**
**Cite in Alpha-order per APA rules**
Bamber, G. J., Lansbury, R. D., & Wailes, N. (2024).
_International and Comparative Employment Relations: Globalisation and Change_. SAGE Publications.
Budhwar, P. S., & Debrah, Y. A. (2021).
_Human Resource Management in Developing Countries_. Routledge.
International Labour Organization (ILO) Country Reports – India and Thailand
Rowley, C., & Warner, M. (2022).
_Globalizing International Human Resource Management_. Routledge.
**Page 2: High-Level Outline (This is a sample- your outline will have more details)**
I. Introduction
· Purpose and significance of the analysis
· Overview of selected countries and cities
II. Country Context and Comparison
· Demographics
· Economic and political overview
· Currency, language, and business culture
III. Legal and Compliance Overview
· Employment law and labor regulations
· Mandated benefits and employer responsibilities
IV. HRM Policies and Practices
· Hiring practices and onboarding
· Compensation and benefits
· Training and development
· Performance management
V. Labor Relations and Unions
· Role of unions in each country
· Government-labor relations and union strength
VI. HR Department and Organizational Structure
· Centralized vs decentralized HRM
· HR’s strategic role in organizations
VII. Emerging HR Trends and Future Outlook
· HR digitalization and remote work
· Workforce globalization
· Convergence vs divergence of HR practices
VIII. Conclusion and Recommendation
· Summary of key comparisons
· Pros and cons of operating in each location
· Final recommendation for preferred city for HRM operations
**References**(Separate Page)
(Include full APA-style citations here.)
**## CourseProjectProposalandOutlineWeek3.docx**
**Course Project Proposal and Outline**
Please review the
[Individual Course Project Overview](https://devryu.instructure.com/courses/128179/modules/items/16626974) page in Introduction & Resources Module for additional information.
This assignment has two components—a proposal and an outline.
**Submit the outline and proposal as one document, totaling two pages, not including the title and reference page(s).**
**Page 1: Proposal**
The one-page proposal must include your main chosen countries, topic, any ancillary topics, three to four researched references (peer-reviewed) that show your proposed topic has academic-based articles available, and any assumptions that you may have concerning your topic, as well as possible expected outcomes or conclusions.
**Page 2: Outline**
The one-page outline draft should be high level, with the expectation that more detailed information will be included as you complete additional research.
**Submit the outline and proposal as one document with two pages, not including the title and reference page(s).**
**Sample document is here:** [**Files**](https://devryu.instructure.com/courses/128179/files) **and here:** [**HR584 Sample Project Outline Template.docx**](https://devryu.instructure.com/courses/128179/files/19189754?wrap=1) [**Download HR584 Sample Project Outline Template.docx**](https://devryu.instructure.com/courses/128179/files/19189754/download?download_frd=1)
**Rubric**
**HRM584: Week 3 Course Project**
| | | |
| — | — | — |
| HRM584: Week 3 Course Project |
| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Pts** |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTitle Page<br>Title Page is per APA 7th edition guidelines | **5 ptsFull Marks**<br>**0 ptsNo Marks** | 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProposal<br>A one-page proposal of your Course Project is due in Week 3. Include your main topic and any ancillary topics that you will include.<br>Include three to four researched references that show your proposed topic has academic-based articles available.<br>Include any assumptions that you may have concerning your topic as well as possible expected outcomes or conclusions. | **40 ptsFull Marks**<br>**0 ptsNo Marks** | 40 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOutline<br>A one-page draft of your Course Project outline is due this week. At this point, your outline is necessarily high level with the expectation that as you complete additional research, more detailed information may be included on an ongoing basis. | **40 ptsFull Marks**<br>**0 ptsNo Marks** | 40 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReference Page<br>Must have at least three references and properly formatted per APA 7th edition. Each reference must have an in-text citation in the body of the paper. | **10 ptsFull Marks**<br>**0 ptsNo Marks** | 10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDocumentation, APA Formatting, and Editing<br>The paper has been spelled-checked for accuracy. Properly referenced, formatted according to current APA,Style and free of grammatical errors. | **5 ptsFull Marks**<br>**0 ptsNo Marks** | 5 pts |
Course Project Overview
Introduction
This Course Project is an individual project. As such, your project will provide an in-depth look at how a major multinational company operates overseas in two separate countries. The country comparison project includes a seven- to eight-page paper to compare and contrast laws and regulations, mandated compliance issues, demographics, culture, currency, economic and political stability, language, labor relations (unions), HRM policies and practices, HR trends, the likely effects, and the characteristics of the HR department or function of two separate countries. Every member of your team should collaborate and select any two countries (within the seven regions listed) to compare and contrast.
Provide as much insight into and explain the differences or similarities as possible. Use your understanding of the impact of the contextual factors on the HR policies and practices to estimate what a country's HR policies and practices are likely to be, just in case you can't find specific information on them. Use this understanding in your discussion of each team's HR policies and practices to find the countries' contextual factors. Make predictions about future trends toward possible convergence of HR policies and practices. Integrate research from online sources and DeVry's online library to support your ideas and conclusions.
For each country, select a target city to use in your analysis. The following is a list of the seven regions that you can choose from.
1. Middle East (i.e., cities in Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia)
2. Asia I (i.e., cities in India, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia)
3. Asia II (i.e., cities in Japan, Korea, China)
4. West Europe (i.e., cities in France, Spain, Germany, Sweden, United Kingdom)
5. East Europe (i.e., cities in Poland, Bulgaria, Russia)
6. Africa (i.e., cities in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa)
7. Central and South America (i.e., cities in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba)
You have been asked to compare and contrast two city locations within a geographic region.
· You are to develop a paper regarding the pros and cons of each area from the international human resource management perspective.
· Providing a comparative HR analysis for each city.
· Ultimately, you should put forth its recommendations for a recommended city within the region.
The Comparative Analysis
Finally, after you have selected the countries and cities, you will use the following scenario as a point of reference to do your comparative HR analysis strategic plan.
Your organization is looking for a location for a new production facility in your geographic region. This production facility will hire many local workers for all aspects of the facility (e.g., production, supervision, quality, shipping, and other line functions). There may be a few (but only a few) traditional expatriates by the country's established regulations. Fill in details about your hypothetical organization to make the presentation more exciting and relevant.
Prepare a report comparing and contrasting the cities you have selected from the region. The report focuses on how managing your human talent will affect your ability to be successful in that region. You will need to discuss various issues to conduct a thorough analysis. The following is a list of the possible problems. These are only suggestions. You may not be able to cover everything. It is your prerogative to present the issues you believe are most relevant for the region. Give a well-justified decision regarding your selected location from an HR perspective.
Suggested Details
Here are some details that you can include in your research paper.
· Analysis of need/availability of talent (local, third-country nationals)
· Legal obligations and concerns affecting HR and labor relations
· Mandated regulatory compliance of the country
· Flexibility of the wage bill (ability to adjust hours and ability to adjust headcount)
· Labor and management relations challenges that impact the decision-making process of global leaders
· Employee relations
· Staffing and selection
· Compensation and benefit programs
· Competence of workforce (education/training)
· Turnover rates
· Medical and health systems
· Cultural dimensions
· How do they affect the practice of HR? How will they affect the functioning of the location?
· The way the organizations are structured in the country
· Political and economic stability, currency exchange issues
· Quality and performance standards to create the best place to work for
· Mechanisms to attract, recruit, select, and retain qualified talent
· Value, empower, motivate, and reward employees
· Generating a cohesive culture when leading the organization's vision and mission
· Nepotism
· Ethical concerns regarding hiring, child labor, bribery, and so forth
· Salary levels expected by host nationals
· Availability of housing, schools, benefits, and so forth, for expatriates
· Other compensation and benefit concerns
· Language
· Religion and level of orthodoxy
· Other norms of the business community (e.g., greetings, meetings, negotiation)
· Women in business
· Group norms (e.g., individualism/collectivism)
· Level of formality (i.e., deference, hierarchy)
· Value of time and time consciousness
The final paper should be prepared according to DeVry/Keller standards for academic integrity. In addition, each paper should be neatly typed, use appropriate graphics, and be approximately seven to eight pages long, not counting the title page, reference page(s), or appendices.
In addition, each paper should be free of grammatical and spelling errors, double-spaced, 12-point font Times New Roman, 1-in. margins, and adhere to current APA guidelines.
Papers will be graded according to the rigor of the questions, the research and information provided, how well the questions are answered in the study, and the depth and breadth of their research scope.
Informational papers must be rigorous enough to show academic understanding and strength. The paper should develops the strategic link between international human resources and global business strategy and follow the business strategy through to the human resources strategy and the specific issues and tactics.
Course Project Deliverables and Grading Rubrics
[Course Project Proposal and Outline (Due Week 3)](https://devryu.instructure.com/courses/129486/pages/course-project-overview?module_item_id=17009302)
This assignment has two components—a proposal and an outline. Submit the outline and proposal as one document, totaling two pages, not including the title and reference page(s).
**Proposal**
The one-page proposal must include your main topic, any ancillary topics, three to four researched references (peer-reviewed) that show your proposed topic has academic-based articles available, and any assumptions that you may have concerning your topic, as well as possible expected outcomes or conclusions.
**Outline**
The one-page outline draft should be high level, with the expectation that more detailed information will be included as you complete additional research.
Submit the outline and proposal as one document with two pages, not including the title and reference page(s).
**Grading Rubric**
| | | |
| — | — | — |
| **Category** | **Description** | **Points** |
| Title Page | Title page is per APA seventh edition guidelines. | 5 |
| Proposal | A one-page proposal of your Course Project is due in Week 3. Include your main topic and any ancillary topics that you will include. Include three to four researched references that show your proposed topic has academic-based articles available. Include any assumptions that you may have concerning your topic, as well as possible expected outcomes or conclusions. | 40 |
| Outline | A one-page draft of your Course Project outline is due this week. At this point, your outline is high level with the expectation that as you complete additional research, more detailed information may be included on an ongoing basis. | 40 |
| Reference Page | Must have at least three references and properly formatted per APA seventh edition. | 10 |
| Documentation, APA formatting and Editing | The paper has been spell-checked for accuracy. Properly referenced, formatted according to current APA style, and free of grammatical errors. | 5 |
| **Total** | A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the previous requirements. | 100 |
**## CourseProjectProposalandOutlineWeek3.docx**
**Course Project Proposal and Outline**
Please review the
[Individual Course Project Overview](https://devryu.instructure.com/courses/128179/modules/items/16626974) page in Introduction & Resources Module for additional information.
This assignment has two components—a proposal and an outline.
**Submit the outline and proposal as one document, totaling two pages, not including the title and reference page(s).**
**Page 1: Proposal**
The one-page proposal must include your main chosen countries, topic, any ancillary topics, three to four researched references (peer-reviewed) that show your proposed topic has academic-based articles available, and any assumptions that you may have concerning your topic, as well as possible expected outcomes or conclusions.
**Page 2: Outline**
The one-page outline draft should be high level, with the expectation that more detailed information will be included as you complete additional research.
**Submit the outline and proposal as one document with two pages, not including the title and reference page(s).**
**Sample document is here:** [**Files**](https://devryu.instructure.com/courses/128179/files) **and here:** [**HR584 Sample Project Outline Template.docx**](https://devryu.instructure.com/courses/128179/files/19189754?wrap=1) [**Download HR584 Sample Project Outline Template.docx**](https://devryu.instructure.com/courses/128179/files/19189754/download?download_frd=1)
**Rubric**
**HRM584: Week 3 Course Project**
| | | |
| — | — | — |
| HRM584: Week 3 Course Project |
| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Pts** |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTitle Page<br>Title Page is per APA 7th edition guidelines | **5 ptsFull Marks**<br>**0 ptsNo Marks** | 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProposal<br>A one-page proposal of your Course Project is due in Week 3. Include your main topic and any ancillary topics that you will include.<br>Include three to four researched references that show your proposed topic has academic-based articles available.<br>Include any assumptions that you may have concerning your topic as well as possible expected outcomes or conclusions. | **40 ptsFull Marks**<br>**0 ptsNo Marks** | 40 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOutline<br>A one-page draft of your Course Project outline is due this week. At this point, your outline is necessarily high level with the expectation that as you complete additional research, more detailed information may be included on an ongoing basis. | **40 ptsFull Marks**<br>**0 ptsNo Marks** | 40 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReference Page<br>Must have at least three references and properly formatted per APA 7th edition. Each reference must have an in-text citation in the body of the paper. | **10 ptsFull Marks**<br>**0 ptsNo Marks** | 10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDocumentation, APA Formatting, and Editing<br>The paper has been spelled-checked for accuracy. Properly referenced, formatted according to current APA,Style and free of grammatical errors. | **5 ptsFull Marks**<br>**0 ptsNo Marks** | 5 pts |
Course Project Overview
Introduction
This Course Project is an individual project. As such, your project will provide an in-depth look at how a major multinational company operates overseas in two separate countries. The country comparison project includes a seven- to eight-page paper to compare and contrast laws and regulations, mandated compliance issues, demographics, culture, currency, economic and political stability, language, labor relations (unions), HRM policies and practices, HR trends, the likely effects, and the characteristics of the HR department or function of two separate countries. Every member of your team should collaborate and select any two countries (within the seven regions listed) to compare and contrast.
Provide as much insight into and explain the differences or similarities as possible. Use your understanding of the impact of the contextual factors on the HR policies and practices to estimate what a country's HR policies and practices are likely to be, just in case you can't find specific information on them. Use this understanding in your discussion of each team's HR policies and practices to find the countries' contextual factors. Make predictions about future trends toward possible convergence of HR policies and practices. Integrate research from online sources and DeVry's online library to support your ideas and conclusions.
For each country, select a target city to use in your analysis. The following is a list of the seven regions that you can choose from.
1. Middle East (i.e., cities in Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia)
2. Asia I (i.e., cities in India, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia)
3. Asia II (i.e., cities in Japan, Korea, China)
4. West Europe (i.e., cities in France, Spain, Germany, Sweden, United Kingdom)
5. East Europe (i.e., cities in Poland, Bulgaria, Russia)
6. Africa (i.e., cities in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa)
7. Central and South America (i.e., cities in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba)
You have been asked to compare and contrast two city locations within a geographic region.
· You are to develop a paper regarding the pros and cons of each area from the international human resource management perspective.
· Providing a comparative HR analysis for each city.
· Ultimately, you should put forth its recommendations for a recommended city within the region.
The Comparative Analysis
Finally, after you have selected the countries and cities, you will use the following scenario as a point of reference to do your comparative HR analysis strategic plan.
Your organization is looking for a location for a new production facility in your geographic region. This production facility will hire many local workers for all aspects of the facility (e.g., production, supervision, quality, shipping, and other line functions). There may be a few (but only a few) traditional expatriates by the country's established regulations. Fill in details about your hypothetical organization to make the presentation more exciting and relevant.
Prepare a report comparing and contrasting the cities you have selected from the region. The report focuses on how managing your human talent will affect your ability to be successful in that region. You will need to discuss various issues to conduct a thorough analysis. The following is a list of the possible problems. These are only suggestions. You may not be able to cover everything. It is your prerogative to present the issues you believe are most relevant for the region. Give a well-justified decision regarding your selected location from an HR perspective.
Suggested Details
Here are some details that you can include in your research paper.
· Analysis of need/availability of talent (local, third-country nationals)
· Legal obligations and concerns affecting HR and labor relations
· Mandated regulatory compliance of the country
· Flexibility of the wage bill (ability to adjust hours and ability to adjust headcount)
· Labor and management relations challenges that impact the decision-making process of global leaders
· Employee relations
· Staffing and selection
· Compensation and benefit programs
· Competence of workforce (education/training)
· Turnover rates
· Medical and health systems
· Cultural dimensions
· How do they affect the practice of HR? How will they affect the functioning of the location?
· The way the organizations are structured in the country
· Political and economic stability, currency exchange issues
· Quality and performance standards to create the best place to work for
· Mechanisms to attract, recruit, select, and retain qualified talent
· Value, empower, motivate, and reward employees
· Generating a cohesive culture when leading the organization's vision and mission
· Nepotism
· Ethical concerns regarding hiring, child labor, bribery, and so forth
· Salary levels expected by host nationals
· Availability of housing, schools, benefits, and so forth, for expatriates
· Other compensation and benefit concerns
· Language
· Religion and level of orthodoxy
· Other norms of the business community (e.g., greetings, meetings, negotiation)
· Women in business
· Group norms (e.g., individualism/collectivism)
· Level of formality (i.e., deference, hierarchy)
· Value of time and time consciousness
The final paper should be prepared according to DeVry/Keller standards for academic integrity. In addition, each paper should be neatly typed, use appropriate graphics, and be approximately seven to eight pages long, not counting the title page, reference page(s), or appendices.
In addition, each paper should be free of grammatical and spelling errors, double-spaced, 12-point font Times New Roman, 1-in. margins, and adhere to current APA guidelines.
Papers will be graded according to the rigor of the questions, the research and information provided, how well the questions are answered in the study, and the depth and breadth of their research scope.
Informational papers must be rigorous enough to show academic understanding and strength. The paper should develops the strategic link between international human resources and global business strategy and follow the business strategy through to the human resources strategy and the specific issues and tactics.
Course Project Deliverables and Grading Rubrics
[Course Project Proposal and Outline (Due Week 3)](https://devryu.instructure.com/courses/129486/pages/course-project-overview?module_item_id=17009302)
This assignment has two components—a proposal and an outline. Submit the outline and proposal as one document, totaling two pages, not including the title and reference page(s).
**Proposal**
The one-page proposal must include your main topic, any ancillary topics, three to four researched references (peer-reviewed) that show your proposed topic has academic-based articles available, and any assumptions that you may have concerning your topic, as well as possible expected outcomes or conclusions.
**Outline**
The one-page outline draft should be high level, with the expectation that more detailed information will be included as you complete additional research.
Submit the outline and proposal as one document with two pages, not including the title and reference page(s).
**Grading Rubric**
| | | |
| — | — | — |
| **Category** | **Description** | **Points** |
| Title Page | Title page is per APA seventh edition guidelines. | 5 |
| Proposal | A one-page proposal of your Course Project is due in Week 3. Include your main topic and any ancillary topics that you will include. Include three to four researched references that show your proposed topic has academic-based articles available. Include any assumptions that you may have concerning your topic, as well as possible expected outcomes or conclusions. | 40 |
| Outline | A one-page draft of your Course Project outline is due this week. At this point, your outline is high level with the expectation that as you complete additional research, more detailed information may be included on an ongoing basis. | 40 |
| Reference Page | Must have at least three references and properly formatted per APA seventh edition. | 10 |
| Documentation, APA formatting and Editing | The paper has been spell-checked for accuracy. Properly referenced, formatted according to current APA style, and free of grammatical errors. | 5 |
| **Total** | A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the previous requirements. | 100 |
**## HR584SampleProjectOutlineTemplate-2-1.docx**
Title Page (Separate Page)
Course Title
Student Name
Instructor Name
Date
Course Project Proposal and Outline
**Page 1:** Example Project Proposal (*Place YOUR chosen countries here)
**Note about Originality: This is a Master’s level course. All work must be by YOUR pen– use quoted materials sparingly (less than 20% of your content can be quoted materials).
Main Topic:
A Comparative Analysis of Human Resource Management Practices in Mumbai, India, and Bangkok, Thailand Comment by Danielle Camacho: insert your selected countries here.
Selected Countries and Cities for Comparison:
· India (Mumbai):
· India’s financial and business capital with a diverse labor market
· Complex, multi-layered labor laws influenced by both federal and state regulations
· Rapid growth in the tech and service industries
· Strong outsourcing hub with increasing HR digitalization
· Thailand (Bangkok):
· Economic center of Thailand with a high concentration of multinational companies
· Labor laws more centralized and government-regulated
· Strong manufacturing and service economy
· Efforts toward improving labor conditions and increasing HR compliance
**Ancillary Topics: (examples below- make sure to add depth to your draft).**
· Labor laws and compliance mandates
· Demographics and cultural influences
· Political and economic stability
· Language and communication practices
· HRM policies (recruitment, compensation, training)
· Unionization and labor relations
· Trends in HR digitalization and globalization
**Assumptions**:
· Local culture and economic development greatly influence HR practices.
· India’s size and diversity drive decentralized HR decision-making, while Thailand’s government-led policy structure promotes more centralized models.
**Expected Outcomes:**
· Clear distinctions in HRM due to legal, economic, and cultural factors.
· Identification of best practices and potential for future convergence.
· Final recommendation on the more favorable city for HR operations in the region.
**Peer-Reviewed and Scholarly References (Sample):**
***Make sure to share current/relevant references published in the past 3-5 years**
**Cite in Alpha-order per APA rules**
Bamber, G. J., Lansbury, R. D., & Wailes, N. (2024).
_International and Comparative Employment Relations: Globalisation and Change_. SAGE Publications.
Budhwar, P. S., & Debrah, Y. A. (2021).
_Human Resource Management in Developing Countries_. Routledge.
International Labour Organization (ILO) Country Reports – India and Thailand
Rowley, C., & Warner, M. (2022).
_Globalizing International Human Resource Management_. Routledge.
**Page 2: High-Level Outline (This is a sample- your outline will have more details)**
I. Introduction
· Purpose and significance of the analysis
· Overview of selected countries and cities
II. Country Context and Comparison
· Demographics
· Economic and political overview
· Currency, language, and business culture
III. Legal and Compliance Overview
· Employment law and labor regulations
· Mandated benefits and employer responsibilities
IV. HRM Policies and Practices
· Hiring practices and onboarding
· Compensation and benefits
· Training and development
· Performance management
V. Labor Relations and Unions
· Role of unions in each country
· Government-labor relations and union strength
VI. HR Department and Organizational Structure
· Centralized vs decentralized HRM
· HR’s strategic role in organizations
VII. Emerging HR Trends and Future Outlook
· HR digitalization and remote work
· Workforce globalization
· Convergence vs divergence of HR practices
VIII. Conclusion and Recommendation
· Summary of key comparisons
· Pros and cons of operating in each location
· Final recommendation for preferred city for HRM operations
**References**(Separate Page)
(Include full APA-style citations here.)
**## CourseProjectProposalandOutlineWeek3.docx**
**Course Project Proposal and Outline**
Please review the
[Individual Course Project Overview](https://devryu.instructure.com/courses/128179/modules/items/16626974) page in Introduction & Resources Module for additional information.
This assignment has two components—a proposal and an outline.
**Submit the outline and proposal as one document, totaling two pages, not including the title and reference page(s).**
**Page 1: Proposal**
The one-page proposal must include your main chosen countries, topic, any ancillary topics, three to four researched references (peer-reviewed) that show your proposed topic has academic-based articles available, and any assumptions that you may have concerning your topic, as well as possible expected outcomes or conclusions.
**Page 2: Outline**
The one-page outline draft should be high level, with the expectation that more detailed information will be included as you complete additional research.
**Submit the outline and proposal as one document with two pages, not including the title and reference page(s).**
**Sample document is here:** [**Files**](https://devryu.instructure.com/courses/128179/files) **and here:** [**HR584 Sample Project Outline Template.docx**](https://devryu.instructure.com/courses/128179/files/19189754?wrap=1) [**Download HR584 Sample Project Outline Template.docx**](https://devryu.instructure.com/courses/128179/files/19189754/download?download_frd=1)
**Rubric**
**HRM584: Week 3 Course Project**
| | | |
| — | — | — |
| HRM584: Week 3 Course Project |
| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Pts** |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTitle Page<br>Title Page is per APA 7th edition guidelines | **5 ptsFull Marks**<br>**0 ptsNo Marks** | 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProposal<br>A one-page proposal of your Course Project is due in Week 3. Include your main topic and any ancillary topics that you will include.<br>Include three to four researched references that show your proposed topic has academic-based articles available.<br>Include any assumptions that you may have concerning your topic as well as possible expected outcomes or conclusions. | **40 ptsFull Marks**<br>**0 ptsNo Marks** | 40 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOutline<br>A one-page draft of your Course Project outline is due this week. At this point, your outline is necessarily high level with the expectation that as you complete additional research, more detailed information may be included on an ongoing basis. | **40 ptsFull Marks**<br>**0 ptsNo Marks** | 40 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReference Page<br>Must have at least three references and properly formatted per APA 7th edition. Each reference must have an in-text citation in the body of the paper. | **10 ptsFull Marks**<br>**0 ptsNo Marks** | 10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDocumentation, APA Formatting, and Editing<br>The paper has been spelled-checked for accuracy. Properly referenced, formatted according to current APA,Style and free of grammatical errors. | **5 ptsFull Marks**<br>**0 ptsNo Marks** | 5 pts |
Course Project Overview
Introduction
This Course Project is an individual project. As such, your project will provide an in-depth look at how a major multinational company operates overseas in two separate countries. The country comparison project includes a seven- to eight-page paper to compare and contrast laws and regulations, mandated compliance issues, demographics, culture, currency, economic and political stability, language, labor relations (unions), HRM policies and practices, HR trends, the likely effects, and the characteristics of the HR department or function of two separate countries. Every member of your team should collaborate and select any two countries (within the seven regions listed) to compare and contrast.
Provide as much insight into and explain the differences or similarities as possible. Use your understanding of the impact of the contextual factors on the HR policies and practices to estimate what a country's HR policies and practices are likely to be, just in case you can't find specific information on them. Use this understanding in your discussion of each team's HR policies and practices to find the countries' contextual factors. Make predictions about future trends toward possible convergence of HR policies and practices. Integrate research from online sources and DeVry's online library to support your ideas and conclusions.
For each country, select a target city to use in your analysis. The following is a list of the seven regions that you can choose from.
1. Middle East (i.e., cities in Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia)
2. Asia I (i.e., cities in India, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia)
3. Asia II (i.e., cities in Japan, Korea, China)
4. West Europe (i.e., cities in France, Spain, Germany, Sweden, United Kingdom)
5. East Europe (i.e., cities in Poland, Bulgaria, Russia)
6. Africa (i.e., cities in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa)
7. Central and South America (i.e., cities in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba)
You have been asked to compare and contrast two city locations within a geographic region.
· You are to develop a paper regarding the pros and cons of each area from the international human resource management perspective.
· Providing a comparative HR analysis for each city.
· Ultimately, you should put forth its recommendations for a recommended city within the region.
The Comparative Analysis
Finally, after you have selected the countries and cities, you will use the following scenario as a point of reference to do your comparative HR analysis strategic plan.
Your organization is looking for a location for a new production facility in your geographic region. This production facility will hire many local workers for all aspects of the facility (e.g., production, supervision, quality, shipping, and other line functions). There may be a few (but only a few) traditional expatriates by the country's established regulations. Fill in details about your hypothetical organization to make the presentation more exciting and relevant.
Prepare a report comparing and contrasting the cities you have selected from the region. The report focuses on how managing your human talent will affect your ability to be successful in that region. You will need to discuss various issues to conduct a thorough analysis. The following is a list of the possible problems. These are only suggestions. You may not be able to cover everything. It is your prerogative to present the issues you believe are most relevant for the region. Give a well-justified decision regarding your selected location from an HR perspective.
Suggested Details
Here are some details that you can include in your research paper.
· Analysis of need/availability of talent (local, third-country nationals)
· Legal obligations and concerns affecting HR and labor relations
· Mandated regulatory compliance of the country
· Flexibility of the wage bill (ability to adjust hours and ability to adjust headcount)
· Labor and management relations challenges that impact the decision-making process of global leaders
· Employee relations
· Staffing and selection
· Compensation and benefit programs
· Competence of workforce (education/training)
· Turnover rates
· Medical and health systems
· Cultural dimensions
· How do they affect the practice of HR? How will they affect the functioning of the location?
· The way the organizations are structured in the country
· Political and economic stability, currency exchange issues
· Quality and performance standards to create the best place to work for
· Mechanisms to attract, recruit, select, and retain qualified talent
· Value, empower, motivate, and reward employees
· Generating a cohesive culture when leading the organization's vision and mission
· Nepotism
· Ethical concerns regarding hiring, child labor, bribery, and so forth
· Salary levels expected by host nationals
· Availability of housing, schools, benefits, and so forth, for expatriates
· Other compensation and benefit concerns
· Language
· Religion and level of orthodoxy
· Other norms of the business community (e.g., greetings, meetings, negotiation)
· Women in business
· Group norms (e.g., individualism/collectivism)
· Level of formality (i.e., deference, hierarchy)
· Value of time and time consciousness
The final paper should be prepared according to DeVry/Keller standards for academic integrity. In addition, each paper should be neatly typed, use appropriate graphics, and be approximately seven to eight pages long, not counting the title page, reference page(s), or appendices.
In addition, each paper should be free of grammatical and spelling errors, double-spaced, 12-point font Times New Roman, 1-in. margins, and adhere to current APA guidelines.
Papers will be graded according to the rigor of the questions, the research and information provided, how well the questions are answered in the study, and the depth and breadth of their research scope.
Informational papers must be rigorous enough to show academic understanding and strength. The paper should develops the strategic link between international human resources and global business strategy and follow the business strategy through to the human resources strategy and the specific issues and tactics.
Course Project Deliverables and Grading Rubrics
[Course Project Proposal and Outline (Due Week 3)](https://devryu.instructure.com/courses/129486/pages/course-project-overview?module_item_id=17009302)
This assignment has two components—a proposal and an outline. Submit the outline and proposal as one document, totaling two pages, not including the title and reference page(s).
**Proposal**
The one-page proposal must include your main topic, any ancillary topics, three to four researched references (peer-reviewed) that show your proposed topic has academic-based articles available, and any assumptions that you may have concerning your topic, as well as possible expected outcomes or conclusions.
**Outline**
The one-page outline draft should be high level, with the expectation that more detailed information will be included as you complete additional research.
Submit the outline and proposal as one document with two pages, not including the title and reference page(s).
**Grading Rubric**
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| **Category** | **Description** | **Points** |
| Title Page | Title page is per APA seventh edition guidelines. | 5 |
| Proposal | A one-page proposal of your Course Project is due in Week 3. Include your main topic and any ancillary topics that you will include. Include three to four researched references that show your proposed topic has academic-based articles available. Include any assumptions that you may have concerning your topic, as well as possible expected outcomes or conclusions. | 40 |
| Outline | A one-page draft of your Course Project outline is due this week. At this point, your outline is high level with the expectation that as you complete additional research, more detailed information may be included on an ongoing basis. | 40 |
| Reference Page | Must have at least three references and properly formatted per APA seventh edition. | 10 |
| Documentation, APA formatting and Editing | The paper has been spell-checked for accuracy. Properly referenced, formatted according to current APA style, and free of grammatical errors. | 5 |
| **Total** | A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the previous requirements. | 100 |
**## HR584SampleProjectOutlineTemplate-2-1.docx**
Title Page (Separate Page)
Course Title
Student Name
Instructor Name
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Course Project Proposal and Outline
**Page 1:** Example Project Proposal (*Place YOUR chosen countries here)
**Note about Originality: This is a Master’s level course. All work must be by YOUR pen– use quoted materials sparingly (less than 20% of your content can be quoted materials).
Main Topic:
A Comparative Analysis of Human Resource Management Practices in Mumbai, India, and Bangkok, Thailand Comment by Danielle Camacho: insert your selected countries here.
Selected Countries and Cities for Comparison:
· India (Mumbai):
· India’s financial and business capital with a diverse labor market
· Complex, multi-layered labor laws influenced by both federal and state regulations
· Rapid growth in the tech and service industries
· Strong outsourcing hub with increasing HR digitalization
· Thailand (Bangkok):
· Economic center of Thailand with a high concentration of multinational companies
· Labor laws more centralized and government-regulated
· Strong manufacturing and service economy
· Efforts toward improving labor conditions and increasing HR compliance
**Ancillary Topics: (examples below- make sure to add depth to your draft).**
· Labor laws and compliance mandates
· Demographics and cultural influences
· Political and economic stability
· Language and communication practices
· HRM policies (recruitment, compensation, training)
· Unionization and labor relations
· Trends in HR digitalization and globalization
**Assumptions**:
· Local culture and economic development greatly influence HR practices.
· India’s size and diversity drive decentralized HR decision-making, while Thailand’s government-led policy structure promotes more centralized models.
**Expected Outcomes:**
· Clear distinctions in HRM due to legal, economic, and cultural factors.
· Identification of best practices and potential for future convergence.
· Final recommendation on the more favorable city for HR operations in the region.
**Peer-Reviewed and Scholarly References (Sample):**
***Make sure to share current/relevant references published in the past 3-5 years**
**Cite in Alpha-order per APA rules**
Bamber, G. J., Lansbury, R. D., & Wailes, N. (2024).
_International and Comparative Employment Relations: Globalisation and Change_. SAGE Publications.
Budhwar, P. S., & Debrah, Y. A. (2021).
_Human Resource Management in Developing Countries_. Routledge.
International Labour Organization (ILO) Country Reports – India and Thailand
Rowley, C., & Warner, M. (2022).
_Globalizing International Human Resource Management_. Routledge.
**Page 2: High-Level Outline (This is a sample- your outline will have more details)**
I. Introduction
· Purpose and significance of the analysis
· Overview of selected countries and cities
II. Country Context and Comparison
· Demographics
· Economic and political overview
· Currency, language, and business culture
III. Legal and Compliance Overview
· Employment law and labor regulations
· Mandated benefits and employer responsibilities
IV. HRM Policies and Practices
· Hiring practices and onboarding
· Compensation and benefits
· Training and development
· Performance management
V. Labor Relations and Unions
· Role of unions in each country
· Government-labor relations and union strength
VI. HR Department and Organizational Structure
· Centralized vs decentralized HRM
· HR’s strategic role in organizations
VII. Emerging HR Trends and Future Outlook
· HR digitalization and remote work
· Workforce globalization
· Convergence vs divergence of HR practices
VIII. Conclusion and Recommendation
· Summary of key comparisons
· Pros and cons of operating in each location
· Final recommendation for preferred city for HRM operations
**References**(Separate Page)
(Include full APA-style citations here.)
**## CourseProjectProposalandOutlineWeek3.docx**
**Course Project Proposal and Outline**
Please review the
[Individual Course Project Overview](https://devryu.instructure.com/courses/128179/modules/items/16626974) page in Introduction & Resources Module for additional information.
This assignment has two components—a proposal and an outline.
**Submit the outline and proposal as one document, totaling two pages, not including the title and reference page(s).**
**Page 1: Proposal**
The one-page proposal must include your main chosen countries, topic, any ancillary topics, three to four researched references (peer-reviewed) that show your proposed topic has academic-based articles available, and any assumptions that you may have concerning your topic, as well as possible expected outcomes or conclusions.
**Page 2: Outline**
The one-page outline draft should be high level, with the expectation that more detailed information will be included as you complete additional research.
**Submit the outline and proposal as one document with two pages, not including the title and reference page(s).**
**Sample document is here:** [**Files**](https://devryu.instructure.com/courses/128179/files) **and here:** [**HR584 Sample Project Outline Template.docx**](https://devryu.instructure.com/courses/128179/files/19189754?wrap=1) [**Download HR584 Sample Project Outline Template.docx**](https://devryu.instructure.com/courses/128179/files/19189754/download?download_frd=1)
**Rubric**
**HRM584: Week 3 Course Project**
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| HRM584: Week 3 Course Project |
| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Pts** |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTitle Page<br>Title Page is per APA 7th edition guidelines | **5 ptsFull Marks**<br>**0 ptsNo Marks** | 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProposal<br>A one-page proposal of your Course Project is due in Week 3. Include your main topic and any ancillary topics that you will include.<br>Include three to four researched references that show your proposed topic has academic-based articles available.<br>Include any assumptions that you may have concerning your topic as well as possible expected outcomes or conclusions. | **40 ptsFull Marks**<br>**0 ptsNo Marks** | 40 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOutline<br>A one-page draft of your Course Project outline is due this week. At this point, your outline is necessarily high level with the expectation that as you complete additional research, more detailed information may be included on an ongoing basis. | **40 ptsFull Marks**<br>**0 ptsNo Marks** | 40 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReference Page<br>Must have at least three references and properly formatted per APA 7th edition. Each reference must have an in-text citation in the body of the paper. | **10 ptsFull Marks**<br>**0 ptsNo Marks** | 10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDocumentation, APA Formatting, and Editing<br>The paper has been spelled-checked for accuracy. Properly referenced, formatted according to current APA,Style and free of grammatical errors. | **5 ptsFull Marks**<br>**0 ptsNo Marks** | 5 pts |
Course Project Overview
Introduction
This Course Project is an individual project. As such, your project will provide an in-depth look at how a major multinational company operates overseas in two separate countries. The country comparison project includes a seven- to eight-page paper to compare and contrast laws and regulations, mandated compliance issues, demographics, culture, currency, economic and political stability, language, labor relations (unions), HRM policies and practices, HR trends, the likely effects, and the characteristics of the HR department or function of two separate countries. Every member of your team should collaborate and select any two countries (within the seven regions listed) to compare and contrast.
Provide as much insight into and explain the differences or similarities as possible. Use your understanding of the impact of the contextual factors on the HR policies and practices to estimate what a country's HR policies and practices are likely to be, just in case you can't find specific information on them. Use this understanding in your discussion of each team's HR policies and practices to find the countries' contextual factors. Make predictions about future trends toward possible convergence of HR policies and practices. Integrate research from online sources and DeVry's online library to support your ideas and conclusions.
For each country, select a target city to use in your analysis. The following is a list of the seven regions that you can choose from.
1. Middle East (i.e., cities in Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia)
2. Asia I (i.e., cities in India, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia)
3. Asia II (i.e., cities in Japan, Korea, China)
4. West Europe (i.e., cities in France, Spain, Germany, Sweden, United Kingdom)
5. East Europe (i.e., cities in Poland, Bulgaria, Russia)
6. Africa (i.e., cities in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa)
7. Central and South America (i.e., cities in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba)
You have been asked to compare and contrast two city locations within a geographic region.
· You are to develop a paper regarding the pros and cons of each area from the international human resource management perspective.
· Providing a comparative HR analysis for each city.
· Ultimately, you should put forth its recommendations for a recommended city within the region.
The Comparative Analysis
Finally, after you have selected the countries and cities, you will use the following scenario as a point of reference to do your comparative HR analysis strategic plan.
Your organization is looking for a location for a new production facility in your geographic region. This production facility will hire many local workers for all aspects of the facility (e.g., production, supervision, quality, shipping, and other line functions). There may be a few (but only a few) traditional expatriates by the country's established regulations. Fill in details about your hypothetical organization to make the presentation more exciting and relevant.
Prepare a report comparing and contrasting the cities you have selected from the region. The report focuses on how managing your human talent will affect your ability to be successful in that region. You will need to discuss various issues to conduct a thorough analysis. The following is a list of the possible problems. These are only suggestions. You may not be able to cover everything. It is your prerogative to present the issues you believe are most relevant for the region. Give a well-justified decision regarding your selected location from an HR perspective.
Suggested Details
Here are some details that you can include in your research paper.
· Analysis of need/availability of talent (local, third-country nationals)
· Legal obligations and concerns affecting HR and labor relations
· Mandated regulatory compliance of the country
· Flexibility of the wage bill (ability to adjust hours and ability to adjust headcount)
· Labor and management relations challenges that impact the decision-making process of global leaders
· Employee relations
· Staffing and selection
· Compensation and benefit programs
· Competence of workforce (education/training)
· Turnover rates
· Medical and health systems
· Cultural dimensions
· How do they affect the practice of HR? How will they affect the functioning of the location?
· The way the organizations are structured in the country
· Political and economic stability, currency exchange issues
· Quality and performance standards to create the best place to work for
· Mechanisms to attract, recruit, select, and retain qualified talent
· Value, empower, motivate, and reward employees
· Generating a cohesive culture when leading the organization's vision and mission
· Nepotism
· Ethical concerns regarding hiring, child labor, bribery, and so forth
· Salary levels expected by host nationals
· Availability of housing, schools, benefits, and so forth, for expatriates
· Other compensation and benefit concerns
· Language
· Religion and level of orthodoxy
· Other norms of the business community (e.g., greetings, meetings, negotiation)
· Women in business
· Group norms (e.g., individualism/collectivism)
· Level of formality (i.e., deference, hierarchy)
· Value of time and time consciousness
The final paper should be prepared according to DeVry/Keller standards for academic integrity. In addition, each paper should be neatly typed, use appropriate graphics, and be approximately seven to eight pages long, not counting the title page, reference page(s), or appendices.
In addition, each paper should be free of grammatical and spelling errors, double-spaced, 12-point font Times New Roman, 1-in. margins, and adhere to current APA guidelines.
Papers will be graded according to the rigor of the questions, the research and information provided, how well the questions are answered in the study, and the depth and breadth of their research scope.
Informational papers must be rigorous enough to show academic understanding and strength. The paper should develops the strategic link between international human resources and global business strategy and follow the business strategy through to the human resources strategy and the specific issues and tactics.
Course Project Deliverables and Grading Rubrics
[Course Project Proposal and Outline (Due Week 3)](https://devryu.instructure.com/courses/129486/pages/course-project-overview?module_item_id=17009302)
This assignment has two components—a proposal and an outline. Submit the outline and proposal as one document, totaling two pages, not including the title and reference page(s).
**Proposal**
The one-page proposal must include your main topic, any ancillary topics, three to four researched references (peer-reviewed) that show your proposed topic has academic-based articles available, and any assumptions that you may have concerning your topic, as well as possible expected outcomes or conclusions.
**Outline**
The one-page outline draft should be high level, with the expectation that more detailed information will be included as you complete additional research.
Submit the outline and proposal as one document with two pages, not including the title and reference page(s).
**Grading Rubric**
| | | |
| — | — | — |
| **Category** | **Description** | **Points** |
| Title Page | Title page is per APA seventh edition guidelines. | 5 |
| Proposal | A one-page proposal of your Course Project is due in Week 3. Include your main topic and any ancillary topics that you will include. Include three to four researched references that show your proposed topic has academic-based articles available. Include any assumptions that you may have concerning your topic, as well as possible expected outcomes or conclusions. | 40 |
| Outline | A one-page draft of your Course Project outline is due this week. At this point, your outline is high level with the expectation that as you complete additional research, more detailed information may be included on an ongoing basis. | 40 |
| Reference Page | Must have at least three references and properly formatted per APA seventh edition. | 10 |
| Documentation, APA formatting and Editing | The paper has been spell-checked for accuracy. Properly referenced, formatted according to current APA style, and free of grammatical errors. | 5 |
| **Total** | A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the previous requirements. | 100 |
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