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 the various influences shaping the HRM policies and practices of MNCs;
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.
5. Understand and evaluate whether particular IHRM practices are ethical and sustainable.

Indicative Module Content:

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

1 Introduction to international human resource management
2 MNCs as employment relations actors
3 Institutional environments, MNCs and the shaping of their IHRM policies
4 Understanding power within and beyond MNCs and its influence on shaping IHRM practices
5 The transfer of pay for performance systems in MNCs
6 Illustrative case examples
7 The global integration of the HRM function within MNCs
8 Developing international managers
9 Managing international assignments
10 Employee activism and employee relations in MNCs
11 Illustrative case examples
12 Module Review & Assessment Feedback

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

The approaches taken to teaching and learning within this module will involve a mixture of formal lectures that will review key concepts, theories and debates within the field of IHRM; practical case investigations (i.e., case-studies) of particular and varied MNCs; in-class debate and participation in discussion; team-based project work; and student presentations. A specified amount of class time will be made available for team assignments. Students are expected to attend all classes. The in-class discussions are an important part of the teaching and learning process. Students are therefore expected to read the literature assigned for each class in advance of coming to class and to participate actively in discussions. Students 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

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will be provided with feedback on their team assignments and class presentations. This should assist them in the preparation of their individual assignments at the end of the module.

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