Overview
INTERNATIONAL HR PROJECT
(Complete, Updated & Final Requirements)
1. Assignment Information
Assignment Title: International HR Project Course: International Human Resources Course Code: M 9212 Programme: EMIHM Type: Individual Final Project Weight: 40% of the final grade
Submission Deadline: 8 February 2026 at 23:59 Submission Method: Upload to Turnitin via Moodle Upload Type: Single file upload File Format: Word document only
Late submission results in a grade of 0
2. General Expectations of the Project
The project must demonstrate:
- Reading, research, evaluation, and application
- Use of course materials (lectures, slides, Moodle content)
- Additional external academic research
- Practical examples to justify or critically evaluate HR practices
- Analytical and critical thinking, not only description
3. Purpose of the Project
The purpose of the project is to:
- Apply and reinforce HR knowledge gained during the semester
- Analyze and evaluate HR practices in an organization
- Develop analytical and critical thinking skills in an international HR context
4. Learning Outcomes (Must Be Clearly Reflected in the Report)
The report must clearly demonstrate the ability to:
- Examine, apply, and improve HR tools and processes in an international environment
- Explain the strategic importance of compensation in a global and diverse workforce
- Explain the importance of diversity management and employee engagement
5. Required Structure of the Report
(The report must follow this order exactly)
1.Cover Page
2.Table of Contents
3.Introduction
4.Part 1: Recruitment and Selection Management
5.Part 2: Compensation and Benefits Strategy
6.Part 3: Performance Management System
7.Part 4: Recommendations for Improvement
8.Conclusion
9.References
10.Statement of Authorship (signed)
6. Formatting Requirements
- Clear headings and subheadings
- Font: Any readable font
- Font size: 10–12
- Line spacing: Single spacing
- Consistent formatting throughout the document
7. Detailed Content Requirements for Each Section
7.1 Cover Page
Must include:
- Student name
- Student number
7.2 Table of Contents
- List all sections and subsections
- Include page numbers
7.3 Introduction
(Organizational Overview & Role Description)
This section must include:
- A concise overview of the organization:
- Industry
- Size
- Mission
- Strategic objectives
- A brief explanation that the organization operates in an international and/or multicultural context, where HR practices must address global workforce challenges.
- Description of the role in the organization:
- Real role or assumed role for academic purposes
- Clear explanation of how this role relates to HR functions
- Purpose of the project
- Relevance of the project to Human Resource Management studies
The introduction should clearly show how HR practices support the overall organizational strategy.
7.4 Part 1: Recruitment and Selection Management
Analyze the organization’s recruitment and selection processes, including:
- Workforce planning and talent needs
- Recruitment strategies and sourcing methods
- Selection tools and criteria:
- Interviews
- Assessments
- Testing
- Challenges in attracting and selecting qualified candidates
- Alignment of recruitment practices with organizational strategy
This section must go beyond description and include critical evaluation of effectiveness.
7.5 Part 2: Compensation and Benefits Strategy
Examine the organization’s compensation and reward system, including:
- Compensation philosophy and objectives
- Pay structure:
- Base pay
- Variable pay
- Incentives
- Benefits and non-financial rewards
- Internal equity considerations
- External equity considerations
Explain the role of compensation in:
- Employee motivation
- Retention
- Performance
Compensation should be discussed from a global and diverse workforce perspective.
7.6 Part 3: Performance Management System
Evaluate the organization’s performance management system, including:
- Performance appraisal methods and criteria
- Goal-setting and performance measurement processes
- Feedback and performance review practices
Explain the linkages between:
- Performance
- Rewards
- Career development
- Strengths of the current system
- Limitations or weaknesses of the current system
This section must clearly explain how performance outcomes influence rewards and career progression.
7.7 Part 4: Recommendations for Improvement
Based on the analysis in Parts 1–3, provide recommendations that:
- Are realistic and feasible
- Are aligned with organizational goals
- Directly address identified gaps or weaknesses
- Are supported by HR theories, models, or best practices
- Consider potential implementation challenges
Each recommendation must be clearly linked to an issue identified earlier in the report.
7.8 Conclusion
The conclusion must:
- Summarize key findings and insights from the project
- Reflect on how recruitment, compensation, and performance management contribute to effective HRM
- Include reflective learning, explaining the value of the course to:
- Academic development
- Professional development
This section must include reflection, not only a summary.
7.9 References
- Include a references section
- Use APA referencing style
- Include:
- In-text citations
- Full reference list
- Reference:
- Course materials (lectures, slides, Moodle content)
- External academic sources
Wikipedia is not allowed
7.10 Statement of Authorship (Mandatory)
At the end of the report, include a separate page with the following statement exactly as written, and sign it:
Statement of Authorship
“I certify that this assignment is my own work and contains no material which has been submitted as part of an assignment in any institute, college or university. Moreover, to the best of my knowledge and belief, it contains no material previously published or written by another person, except where due reference is made in the text of the assignment.”
Include:
- Signature
- Name
- Student number
8. Academic Integrity Rules
- Plagiarism is strictly prohibited
- Any assignment containing plagiarism receives a grade of 0
- Students may be asked to defend their work orally
9. Assessment Criteria and Weighting
- Organizational Overview & Role Description: 10%
- Recruitment & Selection Management: 20%
- Compensation & Benefits Strategy: 20%
- Performance Management System: 20%
- Recommendations for Improvement: 20%
- Conclusion & Reflective Learning: 10%
Final Writing Guidelines (Very Important)
- The project must clearly reflect an international HR perspective throughout all sections
- Writing must be analytical and critical, not descriptive
- HR practices must be clearly linked to organizational strategy
- Relevant HR theories and models should be integrated where applicable
- The report should aim for high academic quality suitable for a top grade (A / B+)