This case study allows students to analyze the countries North America, Canada, and Mexico; summarizing key facts about wage and salary, paid time-off benefits, and protection programs. It also allows them to make analytical decisions, regarding compensation expatriates. Be sure to read Chapters 13 and 14 as you prepare to complete this case study.

• Read the assigned case analysis and answer the questions that follow.
• Research in the university's electronic library to find your references from journals, books, websites, and so forth, and use them in your case study analysis.

North American Expansion for Threads Apparel

Organizations that expand their operations internationally must understand the basic legal requirements as well as norms for pay and benefit in the country where they are doing business. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has increased trade between the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and as a result, more organizations are doing business in one or both of these countries. However, employment practices in Canada and Mexico still differ from the United States and a company entering into one of these countries must understand the labor environment. Answer the questions below. Each answer must be at one full paragraph of elaboration.

1. What are some labor-related factors that Threads should consider when comparing Mexico and Canada?
2. What are some labor-related factors that would favor Canada as the location of the new facility? Mexico?

Expatriate Problems at Global Appliance

There are many human resource management practices that affect the success of international assignments, including the selection and training of expatriates. The design of the compensation package also has a significant effect on the success of international assignments. There must be incentives for employees to take international assignments and also financial risk to the employee should be minimized. In ensuring the success of expatriates, careful attention should be paid to the pay and benefits given to those asked to work in an international assignment. In this case, the human resources director most likely needs to speak with more employees and current expatriates to understand their concerns, but initially examining their compensation program is a good first step. Answer the following questions. Each answer must be at one full paragraph of elaboration.

1. How can compensation practices affect the willingness of executives at Global Appliance to take international assignments?
2. What are some aspects of Global Appliance's compensation practices that Jackson should examine?

Rubric

MAR20_HRM430 WK7 CASE STUDY

MAR20_HRM430 WK7 CASE STUDY

Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTitle Page Title page must contain: Course number and name Week and assignment title Students full name Professors name Date assignment submitted 5 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUnderstanding Demonstrated a strong grasp of the problem at hand. Demonstrated understanding of how the course concepts apply to the case study problem. 20 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis Applied original thought to questions asked. Applied concepts from the course material correctly towards answering case study questions. Each question response was at least 1 full, succinct paragraph 25 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 25 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExecution Wrote answers clearly and succinctly, using strong organization and proper grammar. Demonstrated effective written communication that is free from errors in punctuation, syntax, spelling, and grammar. Final report is at least 1page, not including title page, graphics, and references. 20 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReference Pages Used at least three (2) scholarly sources correctly, and a reference page all in APA format. 10 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 10 pts