HRM30070 HRM in Multinationals

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module is designed to provide students with an opportunity to explore critical areas of international human resource management. Students will attend live face-to-face classes on core topics and will engage in interactive discussions. These will include: HRM in multinationals; institutional environments and HRM; managing across cultures; strategy, structure and HRM in multinationals; international integration mechanisms in HRM in MNCs; employee voice and union recognition; selecting and developing international managers; pay for performance management systems in MNCs and HR Analytics. They will also complete individual and team-based assignments related to these topics and to the experience of Irish subsidiaries of multinationals.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module students will be able to:
• Identify and explain the fundamental components of managing people in MNCs;
• Acquire a decent understanding of the theoretical lenses from HRM and IB literatures in the study of IHRM;
• Critically assess HRM strategies in MNCs, their shaping forces and their potential contribution to the success of a global business;
• Reflect analytically on the formulation and dissemination of human resources management practices in MNCs operating in different locations;
• Develop an awareness of potential ethical dilemmas that may arise in managing people in the MNC;
• 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 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
Lectures

24

Seminar (or Webinar)

20

Field Trip/External Visits

8

Autonomous Student Learning

64

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