Unit name | International Human Resource Management |
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Unit code | EFIM30024 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | H/6 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Professor. Peter Turnbull |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
Management (EFIM10011) or Analysis in Management (EFIM20018) or Organisation Theory (EFIM10013) or International Business Management (EFIM20003) |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Management - Business School |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This unit explores all three interpretations of international human resource management (IHRM), namely: (i) cross-cultural management, (ii) comparative employment systems and HRM, and (iii) the HR policies of trans-national and multi-national enterprises. The first approach focusses on the deep-seated cultural values that organisations need to recognise if they are to management people effectively in different countries. The second highlights how differences between nations, most notably institutions such as the body of local employment law, education systems, trade unions, employer associations and the like, will influence management practice in general and the management of human resources in particular. The third approach focuses on key areas of HR practice that influence the performance of international companies, such as recruitment, training, remuneration strategies and the like.
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
18 lectures and 9 classes
The unit will be taught through lectures and classes. Lectures (approximately two-thirds of contact hours) will have the principal purpose of introducing the content of the course, including vocabulary, concepts, theories, perspectives, practices and trends. The classes are based on ‘real life’ organisational experiences where you will be exposed to practical issues facing managers in contemporary organisations. A variety of teaching methods will be drawn from in the classes, including: discussions based on readings and student experiences; case study work involving analysis, problem-solving and decision-making; group and individual exercises; presentations, discussion, and debate.
Formative: 1 x 1000 word essay outline to assess and give feedback on: • ability to identify and describe relevant issues • ability to explain and discuss relevant theory • ability to apply theory to practice • writing skills
Summative: (30% of overall unit mark) 1 x 3000 word case study assignment, which will be provided in class and on Blackboard. The assignment is intended to provide you with the foundation for applying what you learn in a management setting. This includes the capacity to translate research evidence into recommendations for management practice.
(70% of overall unit mark) A two hour examination which will be held at the end of the Semester.
Students may also find the following journals of interest during the semester and when researching their assignments: