Question

Discuss the Human Resource functions in any two countries in Europe, or Africa, or Asia, or South America.

Answer 1

Human resource functions in Asia-

Organizational hierarchy is strictly adhered to, and leadership style is primarily autocratic

In Asia, age, tenure and gender matter more than in the West. For example, older males with lengthy service to their organization tend to predominate in the higher ranks of Asia corporate leadership. Just keep in mind that some cultures will actually appreciate more structure than what you may want.

In parts of Asia, incentives are more group based and steady progression emphasized

In Asia, a sense of purpose that goes beyond the employee is a focus for attracting and retaining talent. Some companies in India, for example, include family members in company functions and provide financial support to employees in times of need.

Conflict resolution seeks to maintain harmony by focusing on accommodation and compromise. Workers in Asia are part of a unified system where each have a role to play, and managers take responsibility for actions even when staff make mistakes.

Companies in Asia make as few layoffs as possible during economic downturns to produce highly loyal employees in better economic times.

Human resource functions in South America -

organizations have flatter structures and leaders tend to be more democratic.

Organisations tend to place greater emphasis on individual rewards and compensation packages and personal career development

Individual workers stand out when they exercise personal initiative and are duly rewarded through competitive remuneration and opportunities for growth.

In Western cultures, where individuals are encouraged to explore and develop themselves and this has a greater capacity to cause conflict.