Comprehensive and Detailed Explanatio n:
Uniform global policies may overlook local labor laws, employment standards, or cultural
expectations. If improperly applied, this can result in:
Non-compliance with local legislation
Legal disputes or reputational risk
Alienation of local employees
GPHR Study Guide Extract – Strategic Global Human Resources / Global HR Policy Development:
“Over-standardization of policies without local adaptation can increase the risk of legal liability and
employee disengagement.”
Standardization requires local compliance checks to be safe and effective.
