International Human Resource Studies

International HRM
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Executive Summary
Grow-to-munch, a company specializing in making wooden gardening trays, seeks to expand in a new country to enhance productivity. The research findings showed that Germany would be a feasible location for various detailed reasons.
The research began by introducing the topic, focusing on the importance of expansion. Further, it explored Germany's political climate and concluded that the country was socially and politically stable. Additionally, an examination into the economy revealed that Germany's informal sector constitutes self-employed, marginal, part-time, temporary workers, flea market vendors, and other unregistered employment sources.
The paper also analyzed employment and immigration policies revealing that the country accommodates immigrant workers. Also, Germany's employment policies significantly protect employee's welfare. The country also abides by the conventions of the ILO regarding equality, which is evidenced by the several policies established to ensure all employees are renumerated and treated equitably. Finally, the research proposed that if the firm expands to Germany, it should consider hiring local talent to cut costs, enhance efficiency and guarantee customer satisfaction. The paper concludes by offering a brief cost-benefit analysis of the benefits of expanding to Germany from an employment perspective.
Introduction
Grow-to-munch, which is based in the United Kingdom, is aspiring to expand its business abroad. This report will include an extensive overview of the international market, mainly focusing on Germany. The country, which is among the largest in Europe, is undoubtedly one of the best-performing countries in economic stability, technological development, medicine, innovation, and business. Therefore, it is arguably an inviting destination for the company, and through a comprehensive analysis, it might be a feasible country to venture to. The paper will analyze the political environment and stability while also exploring the informal economic sectors in Germany. It will also examine the government's policies regarding employment and immigration and Germany's adherence to ILO guidelines. Further, it is vital to understand the immediate environment and decide where the company may source its labor needs.
The political party in government and the extent to which there is social stability in the host country
Germany's politics are founded on a federal democratic republic with a parliamentary system. The citizens chose the administration in elections where every citizen has an equal say on how the government will be run. The Federal President of Germany is the country's leader. Because the Federal Chancellor controls the government and everyday affairs under Germany's legislative body, the Federal President's function is primarily decorative. Nevertheless, the president symbolizes the state, vitality, validity, and cohesiveness via its conduct and public interactions (Research Office Legislative Council Secretariat, 2015). The German parliament elects the Chancellor and oversees their activities. Further, Germany's ministers, who the Chancellor subsequently selects, form the remaining part ...