HRM30100

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module, students will be able to:
1. Identify and explain the fundamental components of managing people in MNCs;
2. Critically assess HRM strategies in MNCs, their shaping forces and their potential contribution to the success of a global business;
3. Reflect analytically on the formulation and dissemination of HRM practices in MNCs operating in different locations;
4. Demonstrate a good understanding of significant and specific areas of international 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 Employment Relations Actors
3 Institutional environments and IHRM
4 Cultural perspectives in HRM
5 Global integration of the HRM function in MNCs
6 Practical case
7 "HR Analytics" in MNCs
8 International Managers
9 Transfer of Pay for Performance systems in MNCs
10 Employee Relations in MNCs
11 Practical case
12 Module Review & Assessment Feedback

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

The approach taken with this course will be a combination of theory (lectures), practical case investigation (case-studies) 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. 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. They will also complete individual and continuous team-based assignments.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Incompatibles:
HRM20050 - Comparative Human Resource Mgt, HRM30070 - HRM in Multinationals


 

Assessment Strategy

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Student usually get personalised feedback on their individual essay, which helps them to address issues in the future. The feedback given is extensive and geared to facilitate individual learning. Continuous group-work assessment in-class also offers the possibility for feedback, again with a view to master the module's content and thus, do well in the module.

Edwards, T. and Rees, C. (2017): International Human Resource Management - Globalization, National Systems and Multinational Companies. 3rd edition. London: FT/Prentice Hall.