MGG3430 - International human resource management - 2017

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.

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

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

Within semester assessment: 60% + Examination: 40%

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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Professor Alan Lawton

Students must have passed MGW2430 or MGG2430 before undertaking this unit.

MGC3430, MGF3430, MGW3430