Human resource management refers to the activities an organization carries out to use its human resources effectively. These activities include determining the firm's human resource strategy, especially as it relates to international assignments.

When it comes to international business, an important first step is to offer local country nationals training for a particular international assignment. Besides the skills provided through training, many international businesses emphasize management development for their employees to prepare for increased globalization. Management development is seen as a tool for the firm to achieve its strategic goals. While training might be specific to a particular post, management development is skill development throughout a career with the company.

Macth the items related to types of training and read their descriptions.

1. Cultural Training
2. Language Training
3. Practical Training
4. Management Training

a. Joe- Joe enrolls in a class on Chinese history at the local college in preparation for his two- year Assignment in Beijing
b. Mary – Mary is practicing her Russian with her Russian Sister-in-law as it will come in handy when she spends six months in Moscow.
c. Xyz- company contracts with the settleyouin company, specializing in relocating American expatriates in foreign countries so the newcomers can find a supportive network and establish a routine.
d. Ericsson – Ericson transfers a large number of people back and forth for a year or two between its headquarters and foreign subsidiaries.

1. Cultural Training - Joe- Joe enrolls in a class on Chinese history at the local college in preparation for his two- year Assignment in Beijing.

Joe is learning about Chinese history which will enable Joe know more about the cultures of the Chinese people.

2. Language Training - Mary – Mary is practicing her Russian with her Russian Sister-in-law as it will come in handy when she spends six months in Moscow.

3. Practical Training - Xyz- company contracts with the settleyouin company, specializing in relocating American expatriates in foreign countries so the newcomers can find a supportive network and establish a routine.

Here the Americans will get on the ground training to help them navigate the countries they are in.

4. Management Training - Ericsson – Ericson transfers a large number of people back and forth for a year or two between its headquarters and foreign subsidiaries.

By transferring employees across different subsidiaries, employees will get the chance to see and understand how other countries function and thus help them be more globally inclined.