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Assignment Brief

Leisure hotels Ltd is a UK chain of 25 boutique hotels offering leisure based holidays in scenic areas of the UK.  It attracts premium customers and all hotels include a spa and high class dining.  To expand it has recently acquired a European hotel group which has hotels in France, Spain, Portugal and Italy and it has plans to expand to other countries in Europe and the Middle East.  You have been called in as a consultant to advise on their expansion plans and how best to manage the acquisition.

Question 1

What would be the main issues that Leisure Hotels Ltd need to consider when evaluating a business for acquisition?  Consider both the external legal, economic and social context and the internal and cultural context.  What are the main challenges that Leisure Hotels might face and what would your recommendations be to mitigate these? 

750 words max

Question 2

Suggest an appropriate staffing approach might they take in the expanded business.  EITHER ethnocentric, polycentric or  geocentric?  Critically evaluate you chosen approach and using evidence and theory consider how it might support Leisure Hotels’ strategy. 

400 words max

AND 

Consider the challenges of implementing talent management OR performance management across the business and the issues they might face in transferring practices across national borders.  Make your recommendations for the best approach for the business.

350 words max

Report Preparation Guidance

When preparing your report please note the following:

1. Write your report in full sentences not bullet points; although bullet points can be used occasionally if appropriate.

2. Make sure you draw on academic research and wider evidence in your report. You should refer to at least two models or theories to analyse the context and identify the key business challenges.

3. Make well argued recommendations for practice.

4. Include a full list of references using the Harvard system at the end of your report. These are not included in the word count.

5. Double space your document and include reasonable margins and a font size of 12.

6. There is no need to include an executive summary.

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