1 ‘With globalisation, people’s behaviour and values are increasingly becoming similar, and especially so in organisations. Therefore, in a near future, the IHRM of multinational organisations will be conducted globally.’ Comment on this statement.

2  ‘Using multiple views on culture (functionalist, interpretive and critical) for the analysis of a situation is only making things more complicated. Models should simplify reality so that we can act upon it.’ Explain why this comment is partial to the functionalist view and discuss the difference between a rich and complicated analysis.

3  Every researcher tends to do research in mainly one paradigm. Similarly, you, as a manager, will also tend to spontaneously do one type of analysis of the situations you will encounter. Which one is it? The functionalist, the interpretive or the critical one? Reflect on your view and its inherent limitations. Then, discuss which will be your strategy in order to bring in your analysis of the other two views.

4  An etic view on culture reflects a functionalist position, whereas an emic view reflects an interpretive position. Which view on culture is reflected by the critical position?