INTERNATIONAL
HUMAN
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
ASSIGNMENT
(PROFESSOR CLIFF LOCKYER)
Group No. 7
Kwesi
Gift Anderson
Rajendra Kumar
Sahil Kumar Jain
Hitesh Ahuja
Introduction:
In the 1980 there was a vigorous and academic debate about the nature of the American
models of HRM and their relevance to UK situation. The US value system which is not
truly reflected in the UK, and is certainly not reflected in continental Europe. There were a
number of similarities in 1980 between the UK and the US. Despite its cultural distance
from many European countries, the nature of HRM in the UK is significantly different
from the rest of Europe. As a member of European Union and a significant target for
Foreign Direct Investment practisers in the UK are undergoing as much change as are
those in continental Europe.
As a wholly-owned large fabrication plant based in the Filton, United Kingdom, we would
be producing core components (turbine blades) for a broad range of aero and related
engines. In order to gain a competitive advantage over our competitors, it is very important
for us to develop and encounter key human resource issues and strategies. After a long
series of researches, United Kingdom was an easy choice as the ideal location to set up our
plant due to the various reasons. Firstly, in the United Kingdom, the government laws
relating to setting up a new plant are quite flexible, compared to most other countries in the
European Union. Also, the infrastructure, as in, the technology, communication and
transport systems are highly developed. Thus setting up a new plant would be easier and
faster as compared to other under-developed countries. Secondly, the trade unions in the
United Kingdom are not as strong as they are in a few other European Union countries
(For example, Germany). So, it is easier to deal and negotiate with trade unions. Thirdly,
there is easy availability of skilled labour. With the European Union working for close
integration between countries, it is also easy to acquire labour and staff from all over the
European Union. Fourthly, language is not going to be a barrier in United Kingdom, as
English is widely spoken all over the country. Cost of production is obviously, one of the
most important issues when considering setting up a new unit. We believe that cost is
going to be an issue in the United Kingdom, but the corporate strategy model we have
implemented is a low cost model because we do not have a large requirement for skilled
