Diversity and Global Issues in the Workplace

You have been hired as the new Global Director of HR for Mystique Cosmetics. The Board of Directors is looking for a proposal to Mr. Dunne, the President and CEO. Be sure that you reflect on all of the questions and provide a comprehensive and supporting argument for each. 1. From a HR perspective , what are the pro’s and con’s on expanding globally? 2. If you had to recommend expanding into one country more than the other, which would you select, Germany or Japan and why? 3. What kind o cultural differences do you anticipate having to navigate and embrace with this type of expansion? 4.The fact that Mystique is a non-union workplace, are there any concerns with the expansion? If so, what exactly are those concerns? (Be specific) 5. Would you recommend using a Home Country National or hiring an Expat to help run each of the new facilities opening? Why? 6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using an Expatriate for management role(s) at each facility? 7. Upon reading the email from Mr. Dixon, how would you respond? 8. How would you alleviate the concern employees have regarding the expansion and what vehicle would you use o communicate to employees? 9. Of the 5 resumes, who would you hire for the Global Director of Operations and why? 10. Please draft a recruiting advertisement that would appear on our new global website to hire staff for the stores.
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