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MGW3430 - International human resource management

6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

Undergraduate Faculty of Business and Economics

Leader: Ms Eve Anderson

Offered

Berwick First semester 2008 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2008 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2008 (Off-campus)
Hong Kong Second semester 2008 (Off-campus)
Singapore Second semester 2008 (Off-campus)
Peninsula Second semester 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

Introduction to the major differences between domestic and IHRM; cultural, social and ethical issues for IHRM; IHRM planning, policies and procedures; international relations and evaluation of host country environments; recruitment and selection; remuneration; training and compensating expatriates; maintaining the employment relationship within international operations.

Objectives

The learning objectives of this unit are to:+ describe the environment and context of International Human Resource Management(IHRM);+ identify and analyse country/regional characteristics and organisational factors that are of importance for managing human resources internationally;+ identify and develop key components of IHR strategy and IHR practice for an international firm;+ assess the impact of IHRM strategy and practice on an international firm's concerns, goals and structures;+ evaluate strategies for the establishment and maintenance of ethical and sound employment relationships within international organisations.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 60%
Examination (2 hours) 40%

Prerequisites

MGW2430

Prohibitions

MGC3430, MGF3430

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