Most future managers will either have an opportunity to work on an overseas assignment or will work with colleagues from another country

?Most future managers will either have an opportunity to work on an overseas assignment or will work with colleagues from another country. Having a greater understanding of employment relations in these countries may improve manager effectiveness?. Critic
The purpose of this assessment is to critically examine employment relations research as it relates to your home country and another country of relevance to you.
Literature Review: ? Select your home country and a country in which you are likely to work in the future, or a country from which you are likely to have co-workers.
? Review the research literature on employment relations in these two countries. ? Identify and explain at least two key themes in the literature that you review
. ? Your analysis should demonstrate a clear understanding of the relevant academic literature. ? Your analysis should include at least two theorists.
? a thorough analysis often means that you will be citing at least 20 articles from peer-reviewed journals. If appropriate, you should include references to additional credible sources (e.g., case studies, company reports, practitioner-focused articles).
Structure
Abstract ? Introduction ? Background to the Study ? Review of the Literature ? Recommendations ? Conclusion
What to cover:
Key Actors
? Transnational regulatory bodies
? International Labour Organisation (ILO)
? World Trade Organisaton (WTO)
? European Union ? EU
? World Bank ? International Labour Movements
? International Trade Unions and Global Union Federations (GUFs)
? European Trade Union Confederation
? Associations
? Associations of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
? World Health Oganisation (WHO)
? Government Websites
? Other

? Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
? North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
? Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development (OECD)
? United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)