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This 30 page paper examines the issues that will concern Marks and Spencer if they want to consider expanding into Japan. The paper starts by looking at marks and Spencer and the way that they operate with a focus on HR practices. The paper then assesses why Japan may be a good target, the differences that may impact on HR practices and then considers the way that Marks and Spencer should adapt their HR polices to maximize their chances of success on Japan. The bibliography cites 21 sources.
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30 pages (~225 words per page)
File: TS14_TEMSjapan.rtf
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Style 13 3. Japan 15 3.1 Why Japan? 15 3.2 Hofstedes Cultural Dimensions 17 3.3 Strategic Predisposition 22 3.3.1 M&S and the UK 22 3.3.2 Japan 22 3.4 Training and Development 23 3.5 Expatriation and Repatriation 24 3.5.1 Expatriation 24 3.5.2 Repatriation 27 3.6 Compensation Package 28 3.7 Corporate Responsibility 29 4. Recommendations 29 5. Conclusion 31 References 33
Executive Summary Marks and Spencer are considering setting up in Japan. There are many considerations, including HRM. Marks and Spencer have a strong HRM
culture, developing staff from within and creating internal value. In looking at Japan there is an attractive market, the country has the fourth largest economy in a highly consumerist society,
indicating the opportunities for Marks and Spencer, but unless they are able to deal with the HR issues, such as a higher level of collectivism and masculinity and appreciate the
regiocentric approach that is seen in Japan, If Marks and Spencer can retrain many of their own values, but create a hybrid, using local knowledge and ringing in local managers
with relevant skills as well as embracing the need to training and prepare any staff that are sent to Japan, the firm may have the basis for a successful expansion
overcoming the problems that the firm has had in areas such as France. 1. Introduction The way in which firm undertake international expansion is complex, there are a number
of consideration, these not only include the potential viability of the market looking at issues such as demand and accessibility but issues concerning the way that the operations will be
managed. A key aspect will be the human resource management (HRM), the success of the operations will rest with the employees that undertake those operations, they will conceive and deliver
the strategies as well as provide the services. The way HRM is managed in an international context may help to led to success or many undermine the strongest of strategies.
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