HRM30070 HRM in Multinationals

Academic Year 2021/2022

This module examines critical areas of human resource management in multinational corporations. Students will attend classes on core topics. They will also complete individual and team-based projects assignments in the Irish subsidiaries of multinationals, focused around a number of major themes. These include, globalization, multinationals and the Irish economy; strategy, structure and HRM in multinationals, pay and performance and employee voice and work organization

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module students will be able to:
- comprehend key issues in HRM in multinationals;
- critically assess HRM strategies and practices in multinationals and their shaping forces;
- reflect analytically on module learning from course readings and assignments; and
- work in teams to analyze significant areas of HRM strategy and practice.

Indicative Module Content:

These are just indicative topics and they may vary depending on current HR trends and priorities:

1 Introduction to International Human Resources Management
2 MNCs as global employers
3 Institutional environments and IHRM
4 Cultural context and HRM
5 MNCs' structure and strategy and HRM
6 Global integration of the HRM function in MNCs
7 International Managers
8 Pay for Performance in MNCs
9 Employee Voice in MNCs
10 Session with Head of HR of a MNC
11 Session with Head of HR of a MNC
12 HR Analytics & Reflection Report Brief


Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

64
Lectures

24
Seminar (or Webinar)

20
Field Trip/External Visits

8
Total

116
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The approach taken with this course will be a combination of theory (lectures), practical case investigation (through case studies and two sessions with practitioners) and individual and team-based project work. A specified amount of class time will be made available for the project work. Students are expected to attend all classes and guest speakers sessions. The in-class discussion is an important part of the teaching and learning process; students are therefore expected to read the literature assigned for each class and to participate actively in discussions. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
HRM20050 - Comparative Human Resource Mgt, HRM30090 - International HRM, HRM30100 - International HRM


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Continuous Assessment - in-class group work entries aimed at the practical application of theory through case studies. Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

25
Fieldwork: A reflection report on the practical analysis of MNCs HR functions. Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

10
Essay: Individual assignment: academic essay. Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

65

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

The feedback provided will differ across assessment components. Class feedback will be given on the group work whereas individual feedback will be given on an individual basis for the academic essay. Students will have the opportunity to attend one-on-one sessions for feedback on essay planning.

Edwards, T. and Rees, C. (2017): International Human Resource Management - Globalization, National Systems and Multinational Companies. 3rd edition. London: FT/Prentice Hall.
Name Role
Dr Maria Belizón Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor John Geary Lecturer / Co-Lecturer