Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

MGW3430 - International human resource management

6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Business and Economics
Offered	Berwick First semester 2010 (Day) Gippsland First semester 2010 (Day) Gippsland First semester 2010 (Off-campus) Singapore First semester 2010 (Off-campus) Peninsula Second semester 2010 (Day) South Africa Second semester 2010 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Peter Townsend

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%

Chief examiner(s)

Peter Townsend

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

MGW2430

Prohibitions

MGC3430, MGF3430