International Human Resource Management

Aims and objectives

• Understand national, regional and organisational cultures and diversity, and their impact on International business and management
• Understand, reflect, and apply theoretical models that will demonstrate a relationship between International HRM and Global Competitiveness
• Identify and explore issues of social responsibility and ethics and their implications for human resource management policies and practices in the international environment
• Enhance research based knowledge in the area of HRM in the global environment
• Develop people management skills for International Business operations
• Apply critical analytical skills both individually and in teams

Teaching methods

Assessment

Generic skills outcomes

• Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
• Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
• Effective and ethical in work and community situations
• Adaptable and able to manage change
• Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (eg socio-cultural, economic, natural)

Content

• Critical discussions on the concepts and models of International HRM
• social responsibility and ethics
• national culture
• cross-cultural interaction and outcomes
• managing and valuing diversity
• complex international human resource functions