Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Unit

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Synopsis

This unit advances prior learning in the fields of international management and human resource management. The specific area of inquiry in international human resource management is the personnel function in the increasingly diverse and complex environment of internationalisation. Based on the premise that people are a source of competitive advantage for international organisations, this unit analyses the environment, role and function of international HRM.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

1. define the purposes and scope of international human resource management (IHRM)
2. demonstrate an understanding of the differences between domestic and international HRM
3. evaluate linkages between IHRM and business strategy
4. analyse the relationship between business, government and labour internationally
5. assess the role of IHRM at varying stages of internationalisation
6. determine the relative costs and benefits of PCNs, HCNs and TCNs as international managers
7. analyse IHRM functions and process in various international settings
8. compare and contrast the value of utilising differing types of assignments (real and virtual) across projects and functions for international operations
9. critically analyse literature/theories in IHRM with reference to practice.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 100%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Sandra Cockfield

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

Students must be enrolled in one of the following courses: 0105, 0319, 2099, 2778, 1065, 3801, 1506, 2643, 2642, 0200, 0201, 0028 or 1822 and must have passed MGX9850 or seek Chief Examiner's approval before undertaking this unit.