HRM30100 International HRM

Academic Year 2023/2024

The module is designed to provide students with an opportunity to explore critical areas of international human resources management. Student will attend classes on core topics. These will include: globalisation and multinationals; strategy, structure and HRM in multinationals; managing across different regulatory regimes; employee voice; recruiting and selecting international managers; and reward and performance management systems in MNCs. There will be a team-based assignment related to these topics.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module, students will be able to:
1. Identify and explain the fundamental components of managing people in MNCs;
2. Critically assess the various influences shaping the HRM policies and practices of MNCs;
3. Reflect analytically on the formulation and dissemination of HRM practices in MNCs operating in different locations;
4. Demonstrate a good understanding of significant and specific areas of international HRM strategy and practice.
5. Understand and evaluate whether particular IHRM practices are ethical and sustainable.

Indicative Module Content:

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

1 Introduction to international human resource management
2 MNCs as employment relations actors
3 Institutional environments, MNCs and the shaping of their IHRM policies
4 Understanding power within and beyond MNCs and its influence on shaping IHRM practices
5 The transfer of pay for performance systems in MNCs
6 Illustrative case examples
7 The global integration of the HRM function within MNCs
8 Developing international managers
9 Managing international assignments
10 Employee activism and employee relations in MNCs
11 Illustrative case examples
12 Module Review & Assessment Feedback

Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24

Specified Learning Activities

18

Autonomous Student Learning

78

Total

120

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
HRM20050 - Comparative Human Resource Mgt, HRM30070 - HRM in Multinationals


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Continuous Assessment - in-class group work entries geared to the analysis of a case reading on at least two out of the 12 weeks. This will include a short presentation on one of these weeks. Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

40

Assignment: Individual Assignment Week 12 n/a Graded Yes

60


Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will be provided with feedback on their team assignments and class presentations. This should assist them in the preparation of their individual assignments at the end of the module.

Edwards, T. and Rees, C. (2017): International Human Resource Management - Globalization, National Systems and Multinational Companies. 3rd edition. London: FT/Prentice Hall.
Spring
     
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Thurs 09:00 - 10:50

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