Mr Gorge is working as the head of the HR department in a multinational company where the head office is located in the UK. There are some projects for the company in other countries like Bahrain and the UAE. Mr John is in a difficult position, as some staff should be shifted from the UK to Bahrain and the UAE. The culture in the Middle East is different from the one in the UK. Which of the following challenges Mr Jorge is facing? a. Ethical behaviour b. Employee wellbeing c. Globalization d. Economic pressure

Mr Gorge is working as the head of the HR department in a multinational company where the head office is located in the UK. There are some projects for the company in other countries like Bahrain and the UAE. Mr John is in a difficult position, as some staff should be shifted from the UK to Bahrain and the UAE. The culture in the Middle East is different from the one in the UK. Which of the following challenges Mr Jorge is facing? a. Ethical behaviour b. Employee wellbeing c. Globalization d. Economic pressure

Management, Loose-Leaf Version

13th Edition

ISBN:9781305969308

Author:Richard L. Daft

Publisher:Richard L. Daft

Chapter16: Motivating Employees

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