A PROJECT REPORT ON

An Analysis of International Human Resource Training Practices in MNCs with Respect to Swedish Companies At SAI SUDHIR INFRASTRUCTURE LTD.
SUBMITTED TO SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES JNTU-HYD IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF COURSE U UNDER THE INSPIRING GUIDANCE OF Mr Dr.D.Raghunatha Reddy, Professor - M.B.A. Department. . PREPARED BY T.A.KHADER HUSSAIN (MBA-IB 2010-11)

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS) SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, HYDERABAD. SEP 2011

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the project report titled An Analysis of International Human Resource Training Practices in MNCs with Respect to Swedish Companies submitted in partial fulfillment for the award of MBA Programme of JNTU, School of Management Studies, Hyderabad, was carried out by Mr.T.A.KHADER HUSSAIN, under my guidance. This has not been submitted to any other university or institution for the award of any degree / diploma / certificate.

Place : Hyderabad Date : Signature

Dr. D Raghunatha Reddy Professor

DECLARATION
I here by declare that this project report with the title An Analysis of International Human Resource Training Practices in MNCs with Respect to Swedish Companies is the result of project done at Saisudhir Infrastructure Ltd. This is to further declare that this project report is authentic and not submitted by any other student previously. I also confirm that the contents of the report and the views contained therein have been discussed and deliberated with the Guide

Place: Hyderabad Date: (T.A.KHADER HUSSAIN)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I take this opportunity to express my deep gratitude to all those who came out of their way to help me during the course of the project.I express my deep sense of gratitude and profound thanks to our Director, Dr.A.R.Aryasri, for his kind help and support. Then I thank Dr.D.Raghunatha Reddy, Professor - M.B.A. Department for timely help and guidance I am grateful to express my sincere thanks to my friends, for their help and suggestions throughout the project. I would also like to thank the Asst.General Manager & the staff of Saisudhir Infrastructure Limited, Banglore for their constant support and guidance during my project work. Last but not the least I would like to give my best regards from the bottom of my heart to my parents who have taken a lot of efforts to bring me at this stage.

T.A.Khader Hussain

INDEX
ABSTRACT 1 Introduction1-8 Problem Discussion Nature and Training Development Objective of the Study 2 3 Research Methodology & Sampling Design9-13 Review of literature.14-20 i. ii. 4 5 6 IHRM and MNC Corporate Strategy MNCs IHR Training Program

Company profile.21-24 An Overview of International Training & Development25-55 An Analysis on Effectiveness of International Training & Development 56-69

Findings and Conclusions70-73 Suggestions

ANNEXURE A. Questionnaire & Case Studies C. Bibliography

ABSTRACT
MNCs today operate in a complex and uncertain environment which requires them to devote increased attention to international human resource management (IHRM) as well as training of international managers. The purpose of this study is to gain deeper understanding of Indian MNCs international human resource (IHR) training in the context of MNC strategy and international human resource training programs addressing expatriates and host country nationals (HCNs). To reach our purpose we have chosen a qualitative and descriptive approach and conducted two in-depth research surveys with international human resource personnel at Indian divisions of MNCs Company1 and Company2. Findings show that Indian MNCs focus attention to similar aspects within IHR training and that differences were greater regarding the companies expatriate training programs. IHR training within Indian MNCs greatly emphasises continuous competence development, knowledge sharing, and implementation of core values necessary to attract, develop and maintain qualified and motivated people. Another important finding is that the IHR strategy and corporate strategy must be linked in order for either one to be successful. Furthermore, IHR in Indian MNCs puts little or no focus on specific training for host-country nationals (HCNs). Regarding expatriate training programs the study showed that cross-cultural training (CCT) is used to some extent as well as language training and pre-departure visits.

CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER II RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

CHAPTER III REVIEW OF LITERATURE

CHAPTER IV COMPANY PROFILE

CHAPTER V

DATA ANALYSIS & INTERPRETATION

A STUDY ON EFFECTIVENESS OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT A Project Report Submitted To JNT University, Hyderabad in Partial Fulfillment for the Degree Of

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

By T.A.KHADER HUSSAIN (09031EIB18) Under the Guidance of

Dr. D Raghunatha Reddy

School of Management Studies,JNTU-HYD

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES JNT University, Hyderabad 2009-2011

APPENDIX

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