HRM4350 International Human Resources.

Environmental Scanning Article Review Assignment Instructions.

Purpose:

The purpose of the Environmental Scanning Article Review Assignment is to help students synthesize their understanding of the HRM4350 course outcomes to the current, real-world, HR environment of business.

Instructions:

  • Research a current event article related to the assigned topic. Students should focus their research on relevant HR trade or International Business publications such as Financial Times, HR Magazine and Workforce Magazine.
    • Topics:
      • Article Review 1 – Global Financial Issues (from a non-US based source)
      • Article Review 2 – Expatriate Compensation
      • Article Review 3 – Sustainability
      • Article Review 4 – Repatriation
  • Prepare a two-three paragraph summary of the article.
  • Explain in an additional two-three paragraphs your understanding of the article as it relates to the assignment topic.
  • Explain in an additional one-two paragraphs whether you agree or disagree with the author and why.
  • Explain in the final one-two paragraphs how knowledge of this topic will help you in your future HR career.

Format:

The completed assignment must be prepared in APA format, including the title page, reference page and in-text source citations. The Article Review will consist of 6-10 paragraphs of body – approximately 800-1000 words total, not including title and reference pages.