Prepare an essay-style assignment (NOT a report) that critically evaluates evaluating how digital transformation is reshaping Global Talent Management (GTM) in multinational enterprises (MNEs).
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2025/26 BMG935 CRN 72125 (Sem. 1) - International HRM
Individual Assignment
SUBMISSION DETAILS
a)To be submitted/uploaded by 12 pm (Afternoon) on Friday 12th December 2025, via the relevant module area on Blackboard Learn
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ASSIGNMENT DETAILS
1.You are expected to use on-line and off-line facilities to obtain :
- Academic literature to provide research evidence to support your answers.
- Examples from web sites which support your answers.
2.Your assignment should include at least six relevant references to academic literature (in addition to any references made to commercial or other reference websites). Any references cited must be referenced appropriately, using the Harvard Referencing style. The quality of your references and bibliography will be considered in the assessment process.
3.All published information with regards to organisations which you have used in the preparation of your assignment, should be included in your appendices.
- This assessment is NOT a report and therefore doesn’t require an Executive Summary, nor a Contents/Index page.
This assignment is worth 100% of the overall marks available for this module.
QUERIES
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FEEDBACK
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PLAGIARISM
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MODULE ASSESSMENT : This module is 100% coursework assessed and comprises of one individual assignment. The assessment is to be completed on an individual basis. Full details of the assessment are available under the “Assignment” tool, within the module area on BlackBoard Learn
ASSIGNMENT TASK
"Global Talent Management in a Digital Age: Opportunities and Challenges for International HRM"
Prepare an essay-style assignment (NOT a report) that critically evaluates evaluating how digital transformation is reshaping Global Talent Management (GTM) in multinational enterprises (MNEs).
Guidance to answering this assignment:
Your analysis should consider
- Define and contextualise Global Talent Management within International HRM.
- Examination of the opportunities digitalisation presents for managing talent globally.
- The challenges and risks are associated with digital approaches to GTM.
- Recommendations for how IHRM can harness digital tools while mitigating risks.
It is essential that you use a wide range of multinational organisations to support your arguments and illustrate your understanding.
Students should be aware that this assignment requires the integration of the major themes of the module. Student skills such as researching materials, analysing, synthesising and critically evaluating the application of theory in practice will be assessed. A superior assignment will demonstrate relevant research skills, analysis and critical evaluation rather than just description.
The word count for this assignment is 3000 words with a +10% margin.
Word Count Restrictions - explanation
There will be no penalty applied where a student is short of the stated word count for an assessment. Students who do not utilise the full wordcount will effectively self-penalise with any shortfall.
Students are required to provide an accurate word count on their assessment. Students will be granted +10% leeway. If an assessment is in excess of the required word count, academic staff will note the point at which +10% is reached and they will not mark or provide feedback on any additional content in the interests of student equity.
Determining the word count : The permissible word count will primarily originate from content pages (i.e. the main body of the assignment and exclude title pages/cover sheet, appendices, bibliographies, reference lists, diagrams/graphs/images/tables.
You must include the appropriate word count on the front cover of your assignment.
Presentation style
1. This assignment must follow at least basic university presentation guidelines. Use at least 1.5 line spacing, size 12 and Ariel font.
- This assessment is NOT a report and therefore does NOT require an Executive Summary, nor a Contents/Index page.
- It is advised that students avail of the services of Turnitin prior to final submission, to check for similarity and any potential plagiarism issues.
- It is advised that students avail of the services of Studiosity prior to final submission.
- All assignments must display the final word count, on the cover page (excluding all references /bibliography lists, appendices
Assessment rubric to follow.
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Criteria
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Excellent (70%+)
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Very Good (60–69%)
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Pass (50–59%)
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Fail (<50%)
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Application of Theory
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Integrates multiple IHRM and adjustment theories critically
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Applies appropriate theories with some critical insight
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Demonstrates limited theoretical understanding
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Lacks theoretical foundation or misapplies theory
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Lifecycle Analysis
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Comprehensive analysis of all stages with insight and evidence
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Most stages covered in detail with minor gaps
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Basic understanding with limited depth
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Major gaps or misunderstandings
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Use of Examples
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Sophisticated use of relevant, real-world case studies
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Good examples, mostly relevant and clear
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Some examples, lacking depth or integration
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Few/no examples or poorly integrated
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Recommendations
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Innovative, realistic, well-supported
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Mostly practical and supported
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Somewhat generic, limited support
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Unrealistic or unsupported
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Structure & Writing
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Clear, logical, academic, well-referenced (Harvard)
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Well-structured and mostly clear
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Adequate organisation, some issues in writing or referencing
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Disorganised, weak academic writing, poor referencing
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Total Grade
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70–100
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60–69
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50–59
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0–49
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Useful Reading List.
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Books/Journal Article/Publications Recommended Reading (Should read)
Armstrong, M., & Taylor, S., (2023), Armstrong`s Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice: A Guide to the Theory and Practice of People Management, 16th ed., Kogan Page, ISBN 9781398606647 (e-book)
Brewster, C., Houldsworth, E., Sparrow, P., and Vernon, G., (2023), International Human Resource Management, 5th ed., Kogan Page, ISBN 9781398603547Carberry, R. & Cross, C., (2025) Human Resource Management, 3rd ed, Bloomsbury, ISBN 9781350331990 e-book
Reiche,B., Harzing, A., Tenzer, H., (2023) International Human resource Management, 6th Ed., Sage, ISBN 9781529763751 LIbrary
Soumyasanto, S. (2020), Digital HR strategy: achieving sustainable transformation in the digital age, Kogan Page, ISBN: 9781789661231 e-book
Tarique, I., Briscoe, D., Schuler, R., (2022), International human resource management: policies and practices for multinational enterprises, 6th ed., Routledge, ISBN 9781138489493 (e-book)
Torrington, D., Hall, L. and Taylor, S., Atkinson, C., (2020), Human resource management. 11th ed. Harlow: Pearson Education. ISBN9781292261669
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Additional reading:
Achinewhu-Nworgu, E., (2024) International Human Resource Management Made Simple,
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Useful Journals and Websites
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There are a number of indicative journals recommended for this module and are accessible electronically through the library link in BBL, or you can access them through the University Library webpage within the Portal. These include:
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
Human Resource Management International Digest
Human Resource Management Journal
Industrial Labour Organisation (ILO)
International Journal of Human Resource Management
Personnel Today
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