1. What are the factors driving MNCs to either standardise or localise their HR practices in subsidiaries?

2. Citing any one (1)MNC from list below, explain why some of the HR practices cannot be standardized in one chosen subsidiary/ overseas branch.

The essay should cover the following as a minimal:

Introduction
Factors driving Standardisation
Factors driving Localisation
Brief background of MNC & subsidiary chosen
List and describe any two HR practices (see list below)that cannot be standardised in the subsidiary
Give reasons for (5) above
Conclusion

List of MNCs – select only 1 MNC:

Amazon
Charles & Keith
Citibank
Google
Haidilao
IBM
IKEA
Samsung
Toyota
Volkswagen

List of HR Practices – select only 2 practices:

Recruitment & Selection
Training & Development
Compensation
Performance Management
Industrial Relations