HRM30070 HRM in Multinationals

Academic Year 2020/2021

This module examines critical areas of human resource management in multinational corporations. Students will attend classes on core topics. They will also complete individual and team-based projects assignments in the Irish subsidiaries of multinationals, focused around a number of major themes. These include, globalization, multinationals and the Irish economy; strategy, structure and HRM in multinationals, pay and performance and employee voice and work organization

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module students will be able to:
- comprehend key issues in HRM in multinationals;
- critically assess HRM strategies and practices in multinationals and their shaping forces;
- reflect analytically on module learning from course readings and assignments; and
- work in teams to analyze significant areas of HRM strategy and practice.

Indicative Module Content:

These are just indicative topics and they may vary depending on current HR trends and priorities:

1 Introduction to International Human Resources Management
2 Globalisation and multinational companies
3 Institutional environments and IHRM
4 Cultural perspectives in HRM
5 Global integration of the HRM function in MNCs
6 "HR Analytics" and the use of Artificial Intelligence in MNCs
7 International Managers
8 IHRM in Cross Borders M&A
9 Employee Relations in MNCs
10 Company visit and talk by Head of HR of a MNC
11 Company visit and talk by Head of HR of a MNC
12 Group Work Final Submission & Exam Brief


Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Seminar (or Webinar)

20
Field Trip/External Visits

8
Autonomous Student Learning

64
Total

116
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The approach taken with this course will be a combination of theory (lectures), practical case investigation (through two company site visits) and individual and team-based project work. A specified amount of class time will be made available for the project work. Students are expected to attend all classes and site visits. The in-class discussion is an important part of the teaching and learning process; students are therefore expected to read the literature assigned for each class and to participate actively in discussions. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
HRM20050 - Comparative Human Resource Mgt, HRM30090 - International HRM, HRM30100 - International HRM


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Group Project: A group report on the practical analysis of MNCs HR functions. Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

20
Continuous Assessment: Continuous Assessment - in-class group work entries aimed at the practical application of theory through case studies. Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

20
Essay: Individual assignment: academic essay. Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

60

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students are given personalised feedback on their individual essay and group work. The feedback given is extensive and geared to facilitate individual learning. Continuos group-work assessment in-class also offers the possibility for feedback, again with a view to achieve learning objectives.

Edwards, T. and Rees, C. (2017): International Human Resource Management - Globalization, National Systems and Multinational Companies. 3rd edition. London: FT/Prentice Hall.
Name Role
Dr Maria Belizón Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor John Geary Lecturer / Co-Lecturer