Assignment: Future of HRM & Industrial Relations
The CEO has asked you and Jane to create a chart that he might use as part of his decision process in deciding what countries in which to locate overseas factories. He also wants an accompanying recommendation summary from an HR perspective.
I. Prepare a 6-column, 5-row chart for the following countries and parameters:
A. Columns (countries) are:
a. Japan
b. Mexico
c. India
d. China
e. Italy
f. Germany
B. Rows (factors to research) for each country are:
a. Average manufacturing wage
b. Country's minimum wage
c. Typical restrictive work rules where there are unions
d. How unions enhance or detract from company results
e. Country's unemployment rate
C. It is unlikely that you will find all of the necessary data in one online database. Instead, you will have to research a number of different ones.
D. In addition, in some cases you may have to make calculations from a "base=100" report to get an actual dollar figure.
II. Ensure that you cite the references used, in proper APA format.
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.