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Spring |
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| Assessment Pattern |
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Weighting Towards Module Mark (%)
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Group assignment
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40
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2 Hour Examination
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60
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| Module Overview |
| The content of the International HRM module maps onto the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) International HRM module and forms part of an integrated programme of study accredited by the CIPD for Graduate membership. The syllabus extends the subject matter of the Managing Human Resources module into the international arena and exposes students to the intercultural aspects of people management. |
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| Prerequisites/Co-requisites |
None |
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| Module Aims |
The aims of this module are to provide participants with an understanding of the management of human resources in an international context, to examine the political and economic factors which influence the decision-making processes of multinational organizations, and the way these affect HR strategies and policies. |
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| Learning Outcomes |
- Identify and evaluate the challenges of cross-cultural management to organizations
- Analyze the theoretical perspectives regarding potential challenges associated with expatriate employees and propose suitable strategies
- Critically evaluate the differences between domestic and international HRM
- Diagnose individual and organizational development needs and propose strategies for organisational development
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| Module Content |
- International HRM in context and managing cultural diversity in multinational organizations
- International employee resourcing in context
- Recruitment strategies in multinational organizations
- Managing expatriation and repatriation
- International performance management/rewarding international employees
- International human resource development
- Comparative employment law
- International employee relations
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| Methods of Teaching/Learning |
Teaching and learning methods include:
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Lectures
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Seminars
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Case study workshops
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Self-directed learning
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Reading
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ULearn
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| Selected Texts/Journals |
Essential
Dowling, P.J., Festing, M. and Engle, A.D.(2008) International Human Resource Management (5ed), Thomson, ISBN:978 1844 80542-6
Recommended
Scullion, H. and Linehan, M. (2005) International Human Resource Management: A Critical Text,
Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan.
Harris, H., Brewster, C. and Sparrow, P. (2003) International Human Resource Management, London: Chartered
Institute of
Personnel and Development. ISBN: 0 85292 983 8
Harzing, A-W. and Ruysseveldt, J. (2004), International Human Resource Management,
London : Sage Publications. ISBN: 0 76194 040 5
Schneider S. C. and Barsoux, J-L (2003) Managing Across Cultures,
London : FT Prentice Hall., ISBN: 0 273 64663 X
Supporting
Evans, P., Pucik, V. and Barsoux, J-L. (2002), The Global Challenge – Frameworks for International Human Resource Management,
New York : Mc Graw Hill / Irwin. ISBN: 0 07 239730 6
Jackson, T. (2002) International HRM: a cross-cultural approach,
London : Sage Publications. ISBN: 0 7619 7404 0
Journal of Managerial Psychology (2003), Special Issue: The Management of Expatriates, Vol. 18 (3).
Other Indicative
Reading
Asia Pacific Human Resource Management Journal
European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology
Human Resource Management
International Journal of Human Resource Management
International Journal of Manpower
Journal of Managerial Psychology
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| Last Updated |
10.12.2009 |
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