MGC3430 - International human resource management

Leader: Associate Professor Cherrie Zhu

Offered

Clayton Second semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

Topics include an introduction to the major differences between domestic and international HRM; cultural, social and ethical issues for IHRM; the possible linkages between IHRM and business strategy; IHRM planning, policies and procedures; international relations and evaluation of host country environments; recruitment and selection; strategic compensation and reward systems; training and development of employee capabilities; maintaining the employment relationship within international operations.

Objectives

The learning objectives of this unit are to:

• understand and define the purposes and scope of international human resource management (IHRM);
• describe and explain the differences between domestic and international HRM;
• assess the impact of cultural differences on the management of people in multinational organisations and to examine the impact of global conditions on the strategic management of human resources in the context of overseas subsidiaries, acquisitions and joint ventures;
• identify the possible linkages between IHRM and business strategy, and critically analyse IHRM functions and process in various international settings;
• define and explain the theories which guide the policies, processes and procedures of IHRM.

Assessment

Written minor assignment (2000 words): 20%
Written major assignment (3000 words): 30%
Tutorial participation: 10%
Examination (2 hours): 40%

Contact hours

Three hours of class contact

Prerequisites

MGC2430

Prohibitions

MGF3430, MGW3430