International and Comparative Human Resource Management

Course aim

To provide a comprehensive understanding of the complexity in managing human resources within, and across, international businesses and the varied approaches Multi-National Enterprises (MNE’s) may take in different countries.

Course content

Globalisation; Theoretical perspectives in IHRM and comparative HRM; Global staffing; Diversity management; International recruitment and selection; International training and management development; International performance management; International reward and compensation; International employment relations; Talent management; IHRM strategic integration; HRM in selected countries.

Textbook(s)

Harzing, AW & Pinnington, AH 2015, International human resource management, 4th edn, Sage, London.

Prerequisite(s)

BUSS 1054 Management Principles OR BUSS 2068 Management and Organisation, plus 31.5 units

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External	3 hour x 13 weeks

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

Assessment

Case study, Essay, Examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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