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Course/Programme:
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MSc International Business and Management (IBM)
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Level:
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7
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Module Title:
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Managing People Effectively in an International Context (MPE)
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Assignment title:
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Formal Report
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Assignment number:
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1
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Weighting:
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100% of overall module grade
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Date given out:
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18 January 2025
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Submission date:
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11 April 2025
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Eligible for late submission (3 calendar days, with penalty)?
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Yes
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Method of submission:
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X
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Online only
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Online and paper copy
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Special instructions for submission (if any):
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Completed assignment is to be submitted to the UoS Brightspace only
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Date for results and feedback:
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9 May 2025
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Learning outcomes assessed:
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On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
• Critically evaluate and compare the effectiveness of international HRM policies and practices.
• Assess the impact of global resourcing and talent management strategies in securing a sustainable high-performance workplace.
• Critically review a range of organizational global diversity and equality management practices in relation to securing meaningful, enduring and respectful relationships across different cultures.
• Analyse international performance management systems as a tool to securing competitive advantage and a return on investment.
• Identify and assess both planned and emergent approaches to change management techniques in an international context.
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Learning outcome(s) assessed by this assignment:
All learning outcomes were assessed.
At the postgraduate level you are expected to:
• show evidence of assignment planning.
• have a high standard of presentation, structure, layout, and design.
• demonstrate appropriate coverage, critical appreciation, and evaluation of relevant literature.
• demonstrate a critical understanding of key concepts and the application of theory to practical solutions.
• show evidence of originality of thought and approach, and creative problem-solving ability.
The mark awarded for this piece of work remains provisional until ratified by the Assessment Board.
Assignment brief:
Formal Report Submission:
This component of your module assessment is an individual formal report that addresses learning outcomes (LOs) 1,2,3, 4 and 5 of your module requirements. Carefully read through to understand the tasks questions to be completed, through the research of relevant academic literature.
Drawing on your experience of your selected organization/industry context, and subject knowledge of managing people resource across diverse national contexts, produce 3,500 words (+/-10%) individual formal report addressing the following questions:
1. Evaluate the need for an inclusive and/or exclusive approach to a Talent Management strategy, implementation, and practices within your selected organization/industry operating across international/global contexts. Focus on analysing the challenges, opportunities and implications for globalized and/or regional context. [20 marks]
2. To discuss the relevant approaches, discussions and rationale of understanding in securing a sustainable high-performance workplace culture. Demonstrate understanding and application through the research of relevant academic literature. [20 marks]
3. How might the role of learning and development interventions and initiatives build the relevant capabilities and competencies across geographical regions and global? To present a comparative analysis of stakeholders’ (Senior Executives, Line Managers, Individual Employees and HRD practitioners) expectations of HRD and contribution to achieve a competitive advantage based on your selected organization. [20 marks]
4. How might improving the performance management approaches differ between local and global employees with the selected organization. Recommend suitable performance intervention strategies and approaches to address and align the performance management intervention in this context. [20 marks]
5. Propose 3-4 key recommended change management techniques to drive organizational growth needed and supported by all leaders and employees in your organization to enhance its overall performance and practices to improve its overall competitive advantage global industry and/or the APAC region. [20 marks]
Format - further guidance:
• Assignment Cover Sheet
o Module Name
o Assessment Title
o Word Count
o Student ID number
• You will include a correctly formatted reference list and in-text citations using UoS Harvard referencing format. Refer to
http://libguides.uos.ac.uk/friendly.php?s=academicskills/referencing.
• Your work should be presented in a report format, using headings and including a content page and page numbers.
• Pleae choose a clear font (either Arial or Times New Roman) using size 12.
• Please ensure your work is 1.5 spacing.
• Your total word limit is approximately 3,500 words (+/-10%).
Employability Skills
This module will provide students with opportunities to acquire and demonstrate the following employability skills: independent learning; research; critical thinking and analysis; problem- solving; interpersonal skills and communication skills (written and oral).
Assessment Criteria (part 1/2):
The assessment guidelines below offer guidance on marking criteria and outline expectations in this module regarding word limit, presentation time, referencing, and consequences for non- compliance. Submissions exceeding the word count by more than 10% will be penalized. Presentations exceeding the allotted time will lose marks. Claims without proper in-text citations and referencing will result in automatic failure.
Review guidelines carefully and consult library referencing guidance to avoid penalties.
Referencing:
Ensure that all submissions are appropriately referenced and adhere to academic integrity guidelines. All claims and facts in your academic submission must be supported by references in Harvard style. Any work submitted without in-text citations and a reference list will result in an automatic refer. Simply listing references at the end without using them as in-text citations throughout your work will also result in a refer. Refer to library guidance on the proper use of in-text citations and referencing.
http://libguides.uos.ac.uk/friendly.php?s=academicskills/referencing
Wordcount:
Written submissions within (+/- 10%) of the stated word limit will not be penalized. Submissions exceeding the word count by more than 10% will be penalized by deducting 10% from the overall marks. Any content exceeding the maximum word count by over 10% will neither be read nor contribute toward assignment marks. Word count excludes references and executive summary.
Presentation Length:
Presentations must be within the allotted time. Presentations will be stopped at the end of the allotted time. 5% will be deducted from the total marks for presentations which go over the allotted presentation time.
Using AI: On this module, you may use AI appropriately in your assessments, such as Grammarly for grammar corrections or ChatGPT for generating ideas. However, AI should not be used to generate the final text—whether written, verbal, or in video format— submitted for assessment. All work must be expressed in your own words, developed and constructed by you. If there are concerns about inappropriate AI use, you may be required to have a conversation with your module leader(s) to discuss your approach to the assessment.