1. International HRM OS352 HRM Fisher Nov. 25, 2003

2. 2 Agenda Video on HR in Mexico vs. US Discuss scavenger hunt articles – Expatriates – Military

3. 3 Video introduction FRISA, a manufacturing firm located in Monterey, Mexico. – Produces parts for high-cost equipment such as heavy machinery, locomotives. – Recently bought a company located in Detroit that produces the same items. How do their Mexican and US workers differ? How might these differences affect HR practices?

4. 4 Factors affecting international HR Culture – Values, beliefs, etc. – Blend of organizational and country Education Economic system – Wage scale, labor costs – Tax systems Political and legal system

5. 5 Two levels of analysis Systems – Company based in one country opens a plant or subsidiary in another country Individual – One or more individuals are sent to work in a foreign operation How are the issues different depending on which level we are examining?

6. 6 Discussion of articles Situation described Issues raised Interventions proposed

7. 7 Selection Practices and laws vary from country to country – Graphology is very popular in France Also need to consider selecting people for their ability to work in a multicultural setting

8. 8 Training Topics can include – Culture – Language – Day-to-day behaviors (shopping, transportation) Intended outcome is to minimize culture shock, enhance adjustment Can be very expensive to replace someone who can ’ t adjust

9. 9 Compensation Norms for pay and benefits vary widely from country to country What is the relevant comparison for equity concerns?

10. 10 For next class Topic: Course integration and application – Video case study – Bring book and notes