Module Code: H8IHR
Long Title International Human Resource Management
Title International Human Resource Management
Module Level: LEVEL 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: Pauline Kelly Phelan
Module Author: Administrator Account
Departments: School of Business
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify the strategic human resources management issues within the international context.
LO2 Recognise and explain factors contributing to the development of globalisation
LO3 Identify and discuss the various organisational structures and approaches adopted by MNEs.
LO4 Investigate the significance of globalisation for both international business and HRM.
LO5 Critically evaluate the impact of different national Cultural contexts of International HRM and the challenges confronting IHR managers in staffing international assignments.
LO6 Critically assess the impact of the organisational context on International HRM; the various organisational structures adopted by MNEs,
LO7 Review and evaluate the challenges of MNEs in managing performance, training and developing of expatriates, teams and global leaders.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements

As per programme requirements. 
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Strategic IHRM
Impact of external and internal contexts on IHRM practices. Crisis management Health and Safety of business travellers. Global HR Challenges. Global HR support services.
Globalisation
The drivers of globalisation. The extent of international business. Globalisation of HRM - its extent and importance to business. The role of HRM in sustaining international business activity.
Managing cultural differences
Impact of national culture on HRM practices. Managing a cross-cultural organisation.
Structure and Strategy
Organisational structures of global firms. Choices for entry into international markets. HR implications of cross border alliances, acquisitions and wholly owned subsidiaries. business Role of culture in strategic choice.
Staffing International Operations
Global staffing. Focus on international assignees. Global talent management Staffing choices – geocentric polycentric, regiocentric, ethnocentric. Function and roles of expatriates. Reasons for international assignments. Expatriate failure Selection criteria in IHRM.
MNE Performance Management
Constraints affecting goal attainment of foreign subsidiaries. Managing individual expatriate performance. The role of culture in the design and implementation of international performance management systems. Standardisation versus localisation of international performance management systems.
International Training and Development
Training expatriates Global organisational learning and T & D Cross cultural issues in T & D. The global mindset. Developing global leaders. Developing international teams through international assignments.
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Assessment50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment % of total: 50
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
A written project covering all learning outcomes submitted on module completion. Learners will be expected to show evidence of outside reading and marks will be awarded for depth of reflection and comprehensiveness of plan for future development.
End of Module Assessment
Assessment Type: Terminal Exam % of total: 50
Assessment Date: End-of-Semester Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
End-of-Semester Final Examination
No Workplace Assessment
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.
Reassessment Description
Repeat Assessment is re-submission of written project. One re-submission attempt allowed

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Classroom and demonstrations 36 Per Semester 3.00
Tutorial Mentoring and small-group tutoring 12 Per Semester 1.00
Independent Learning Independent learning 202 Per Semester 16.83
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Wood, Demirbag, Kwang, Cooke. (2022), International HRM in an uncertain world, Routledge.
  • Dowling, Festing and Engle. (2017), International Human Resource Management, 7Th Edition. Cengage Learning EMEA.
  • Reiche, Harzing, Tenzer. (2018), International Human Resource Management, Fifth edition. SAGE Publications.
  • Brewster C., Houldsworth E., Sparrow P., Vernon G. (2017), International Human Resource Management.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Tarique I.,R. Briscoe , S. Schuler. (2022), International Human Resource Management: Policies and Practices for Multinational Enterprise, 6th edition. Routledge.
  • Rees, G. and Smith, P.E.. (2017), Strategic human resource management: an international perspective, 2nd ed. Sage Publishing.
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