CA 001 – INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT ESSAY Type: Individual Weighting: 15% Length: 1,500 words Format & Instructions: Essay Essay: Q1: MNCs look to IHRM initiatives that will contribute to the building of global careers. Adjustments in international assignments, however, come with challenges and, in such scenario, the dual dependency of expatriate career development in both individual and organizational perspectives needs to be taken into account in any overseas postings. In the context of the above setting, what are the issues a company will have to consider when preparing and conditioning an expatriate from the parent company for assignments overseas? Include breifly the repatriation process and issues arising from this process as well. It is expected that you will use at least 7 academic references. Websites, such as Wikipedia, will not be accepted, other than for providing general details and these will not be counted in the minimum references required. Structure of Essay: Introduction – Indicates the ideas/perspectives to be discussed in the paper. Body – Main content of the topic; to provide good examples, support (references, statistics, corporate stories/cases etc) Conclusion - Brief summary of the main points (contains no new information) Common Faults: Remember that when you are writing as a student it is for a specific audience, who are usually knowledgeable in the topic. Try to avoid unnecessary background statements, unless you are supplementing, questioning or augmenting your answer. 1. Lack of Argument Argument is important. Consequently, a lack of argument or weaknesses in the arguments undermine your work. To avoid this: • Do not present lists of unconnected points as if they were an argument. • Consider the arguments (including counter-arguments) of others. • Ensure you critically examine the evidence. • Present a well-argued conclusion. 2. Lack of Relevance To avoid common faults concerning lack of relevance: • Be sure you answer the question. • Keep to the point. • Do not introduce irrelevant or unsubstantiated statements. Papers that have no internal referencing and/or no reference list will lose 2 marks of the 15 available marks Assessment Criteria: • Key issues relating to the question have been identified and addressed • Logical and well-constructed argument using appropriate support research • Referencing (in-text and list) • Clear expression, proper spelling, grammar and punctuation.