Problem 1:

a) Explain the various aspects of globalization, and analyze their impact on the international human resource management function.

b) Explore two issues (i) Female labour force (ii) Part-time employment from a global perspective.

c) With regard to the issues addressed in question (b) make a comparison with the Mauritian situation.

Problem 2:

a) Explain the importance of managing cultural diversity in an international business context.

b) Elucidate the salient features of the Hofstede's study on national cultural differences.

c) Explain its implications for human resource practices and managerial behaviour in an international business context.