Module Title: HRM

Coursework title: knowledge sharing strategies in Multinational Corporations

Submission date:

Task:

Critically discuss the knowledge sharing strategies that need to be employed by MNC (Multinational Corporation) organizations.
Analyse the main challenges for MNC organization in sharing knowledge across various countries of operations.

The answer should comprise a critical analysis and discussion based upon a review of recent academic literature and key seminal texts in the area of knowledge management. Support your answer with examples.

Length:
The paper should be around 3,000 words in length excluding references and any appendices.

Word Length: 3000

Assessment Criteria and Marking Scheme

The following learning outcomes will be assessed:

1 Critically discuss the foundations of HRM and its relationship to the traditional practice of personnel management and industrial relations, as applied within the western world and to explore if these foundations still have relevance in the face of emerging new economies and globalisation

2 Critically discuss the application of key areas of HR practice, such as strategic planning, resourcing, development, motivation and reward, and the role of Line Management in ensuring that these practices result in an empowered and engaged workforce
3 Analyse and evaluate HR practice in contemporary work situations, coming to critically argued conclusions and recommendations via HRM practice scenarios

The assessment will be done accordingly to the following criteria:

1. Identify the issues within the context of the assigned HRM question and from this to demonstrate a logical structure and layout for the paper (10 marks)
2. Apply research skills to examine and demonstrate a knowledge of relevant areas of HRMand of the literature relevant to the issues (25 marks)
3. Critically analyse and discuss literature and theory (30 marks)
4. Draw conclusions from this critical analysis and discussion (25 marks)
5. Correctly reference all sources included in the paper(10 marks)

PLAGIARISM WARNING! – Assignments should not be copied in part or in whole from any other source, except for any marked up quotations, that clearly distinguish what has been quoted from your own work. All references used must be given.

Relevant Reading/Viewing:

Use the following as essential point of references, along with any other relevant material(s) you may deem relevant:

Adenfelt, M., Lagerstrom, K. (2006). Knowledge Development and Sharing in Multinational Corporations: The Case of a Centre ofExcellence and a Trasnational team, International Business Review, 15: 381-400.

Hong, F.F.J., Snell, R.S. and Easterby-Smith, M. (2009). Knowledge Flow and Boundary Crossing at the Periphery of an MNC. International Business Review, 18: 539-54.

Ihlenfeld, J (2007), The Impact of Knowledge Sharing on Corporate Culture: An Outlook on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, VdmVerlagDr. Müller, Saarbrücken.

Jennex, M (2008), Current Issues in Knowledge Management, Information Science Reference (an imprint of IGI Global), London.

Kai Mertins, Peter Heisig, Jens Vorbeck (2003). Knowledge management: concepts and best practices. Berlin:Springer.

Liebowitz, J. and Frank, M (2011). Knowledge management and e-learning. Boca Raton, Fla.: AuerbachPublications.

Bratton J. and Gold J., (2007) Human resource management, theory and practice, 4. edition, Palgrave Macmillan, Hampshire, UK

Henderson, I. (2011), Human resource management for MBA Students, 2 edition, London: CIPD.