BUS 325 BUS325 All Discussions Weeks 1-11 Answers (Strayer)

BUS 325 All Discussions Weeks 1-11 (Strayer)

WEEK 1 Discussion: When you think of a global organization, what company do you think of and why? What do you believe has made them successful on a global level?

WEEK 2 Find a recent article (within the last year) that discusses company culture. Summarize the article, and explain the main point you believe the article was trying to convey.

WEEK 3 Based on your reading this week, determine two (2) of the challenges facing intercultural teams, and suggest how to overcome each of those challenges.Share a current event article with the class that relates to the concepts covered in this week’s reading. Write a brief summary, and explain why you felt the article was relevant. 

WEEK 4 Based on Chapters 3 and 4, analyze two (2) of the major hardships facing expatriates on their return home after a lengthy assignment. What would your biggest challenge be if you were an expatriate?

WEEK 5 What are some of the key factors to consider when recruiting in a global workplace?

WEEK 6  If you were the manager of a global operation, how would you ensure that an employee’s culture did not negatively impact the selection assessment?

Week 7Why would you want to have a thorough on-boarding process in place at your company? 

 Week 8 What training would you suggest for an employee who has been assigned to the Middle East on a new project

Week 9 Based on Chapter 9, discuss two to four (2-4) strategies to use surveys to help a global business, especially regarding ethical behavior, labor relations, and work conditions. 

Share a current event article with the class that relates to the concepts covered in this week’s reading. Write a brief summary, and explain why you felt the article was relevant.

WEEK 11 In an international organization, which HR practice do you believe would be most useful to the employees?