International Human Resource Management

Course aim

This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the complexity in managing human resources within international business and to familiarise students as managers and leaders with the range of strategies available to compete more effectively in today’s rapidly emerging global economy.

Course content

This course has been designed to familiarise students with the theoretical and practical human resource issues facing organisations that operate in the global market place. The course will focus on the growing importance of International Human Resource Management, the impact of national culture on HRM, specific issues in recruitment, motivation and retention of international employees, challenges faced in international compensation, complexities of labour relations for the multinational firm and IHRM issues in developing countries.

Textbook(s)

Dowling, PJ, Festing, M and Engle A 2013, International Human Resource Management, 6th edn, Cengage Learning Australia Pty Limited, South Melbourne, Vic

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Continuous on-line activities, Individual Project: HRM Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 3)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.