MGW3430 - International human resource management

Leader(s): Dr Peter Townsend

Offered

Berwick First semester 2009 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2009 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2009 (Off-campus)
Singapore First semester 2009 (Off-campus)
Peninsula Second semester 2009 (Day)
South Africa Second semester 2009 (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 goals associated with 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