| Title: | International HRM |
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| Long Title: | International HRM |
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| Field of Study: |
Business & Management
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
CAROLINE O REILLY |
| Module Author: |
Antoinette Hogan |
| Module Description: |
This module will provide the learner with an understanding of moving a company's Human Resources (HR) practices into the international arena. It will provide the student with a comprehensive and critical knowledge in human resources management theory and its application in different countries and cultural contexts. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Apply the strategic issues involved in the management of human resources in an international context. |
| LO2 |
Critically evaluate different international perspectives and country cultural contexts on Human Resources Management (HRM). |
| LO3 |
Discuss the impact of organisational design on the internationalisation of the Human Resources function. |
| LO4 |
Appraise the challenges of corporate social responsibility and its relationship to international human resources management. |
| LO5 |
Critique the repatriation programmes available for international firms. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Purpose and Scope of HRM
Strategic framework for HRM, International HRM, changing role of the HRM function.
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Culture Change Management
Culture and HRM, exporting company cultures, managing culture.
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Corporate Social Responsibility
Contribution of CSR to HRM, integration into the HR function, reporting corporate social responsibiltiy issues.
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Recruitment, Managing and Developing People
Recruitment and selection, learning styles in an international context, performance management and rewards, expatriate performance, expatriate pay and repatriation of staff.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 30.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 70.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Presentation |
Students will be requested to present on the strategic impact of internationalisation on the human resources management function. |
1,2,3 |
30.0 |
Week 9 |
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Formal Exam |
End-of-Semester Final Examination |
1,2,3,4,5 |
70.0 |
End-of-Semester |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Class Based Learning |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Tutorial |
Tutorial Learning |
1.0 |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Independent Study and Reading |
4.0 |
Every Week |
4.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Self Directed Learning |
5.0 |
Every Week |
5.00 |
| Lecture |
Class Based Instruction |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Harzing, A., Pinnington, A. 2014, International Human Resource Management, 4th Ed., Sage Publications [ISBN: 9781446267301]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Reiche, S., Stahl, G.K. 2012, Readings and Cases in International Human Resource Management, Routledge [ISBN: 9780415892964]
- Stahl, G.K., Bjorkman, I., Morriss, S. 2012, Handbook of Research in International Human Resource Management, 2nd Ed., Edward Elgar Publishing [ISBN: 9781849809184]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- Website: Chartered Institute of Personnel
Development
- Website: HRreview
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