Compared with MNCs from advanced markets, what do you think is the key challenge faced by emerging market MNCs?

CMSE 11464 Emerging Market MNCs: Internationalisation and HRM
Words:	2000 (+/- 10%, excluding references)
Weighting:	40% of the module grade

Essay question:

Compared with MNCs from advanced markets, what do you think is the key challenge faced by emerging market MNCs?

Guidance to Students

· We will be discussing a wide range of challenges faced by EMNCs in the lectures. You may choose any of them as your topic.

· In your discussion, you should explain: what is the challenge? What are the reasons for this challenge? You may also discuss the implications for human resource management as you see fit.

· When writing this essay, you may consider using examples (e.g. a specific company) to substantiate your arguments.

· Ramamurti (2012), Cuervo-Cazurra (2012) and Guillen and Garcia-Canal (2009) contain excellent discussions about key differences between EMNCs and AMNCs. They can be a good starting point to familiarize yourself with this strand of literature.

Marking Criteria

· Understanding of the selected topic: evidence of understanding of the key characteristics of EMNCs, and knowledge of related theories and debates

· Critical judgement and logical argument: Are the arguments provided logically developed and are the conclusions supported by the arguments in the essay? Does the essay reflect critical thinking?

· Examples and illustrations: Are the examples carefully selected? Do they support the argument?

· Organisation, presentation and clarity: essay is well structured, and ideas are communicated clearly.

· Referencing: Appropriate academic referencing.