| Long Title: | International Human Resource Management |
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| Field of Study: |
Management and administration
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| Module editor: |
Administrator Account |
| Teaching and Learning Strategy: |
The learning strategy involves the use of lectures, tutorials, case studies and class discussions as appropriate. Students will also have access to web based support. A student centred learning approach is fostered at the NCI and both practical and electronic resources are designed to support the needs of students. Opportunities in tutorials and lectures for student participation are provided within the framework of the teaching methodology. Lectures provide a framework and introduction to each topic. Each topic is further developed in specific recommended readings which are essential for learning and effective performance in the assessments. |
| Learning Environment: |
Learning will take place in a classroom environment with lecturer access to IT resources. Students will have access to legal databases such as Westlaw and Justis and will be required to read and apply decisions available from www.workplacerelations.ie to practical problems. The module materials will be available electronically. |
| Module Description: |
The aims of this module are to:
To review international trends towards globalisation and international business
To distinguish a range of global organisational structures used by MNEs
To evaluate the key HR functions within multinational enterprises
To comprehend and analyse the role and responsibilities of HR professionals operating within an international context
To describe how EU directives impact on IHRM
To assess the challenges facing HRM in the MNE
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
LO 1. Recognise and explain factors contributing to the development of globalisation |
| LO2 |
LO 2. Investigate the significance of globalisation to international business and HRM |
| LO3 |
LO 3. Identify and discuss the various organisational structures and approaches adopted by MNEs. |
| LO4 |
LO 4. Recognise sources of international laws and analyse their impact on IHRM |
| LO5 |
LO 5. Identify and explain the challenges and choices confronting IHR managers in staffing international assignments |
| LO6 |
LO 6. Review and evaluate the challenges of MNEs in training and developing expatriates, teams and global leaders |
| Pre-requisite learning |
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).
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| No recommendations 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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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
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Structure and Strategy
Organisational structures of global firms
HR implications of cross border alliances and acquisitions
Choices for entry into international business
Role of culture in strategic choice
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Global Employment Law
Institutional context of international business
The legal regulatory context of the MNE
EU Directives and their impact in IHRM
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Staffing International Operations
Global talent management
Staffing choices – geocentric polycentric, regiocentric, ethnocentric
Function and roles of expatriates
Reasons for international assignments
Expatriate failure
Selection criteria in IHRM
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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
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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
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Global HR Challenges
Crisis management
Health and Safety of business travellers (AIDS, Kidnapping, terrorism)
Global HR support services
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Teaching methodology
The learning strategy involves the use of lectures, tutorials, case studies and class discussions as appropriate. Students will also have access to web based support.
A student centred learning approach is fostered at the NCI and both practical and electronic resources are designed to support the needs of students.
Opportunities in tutorials and lectures for student participation are provided within the framework of the teaching methodology.
Lectures provide a framework and introduction to each topic. Each topic is further developed in specific recommended readings which are essential for learning and effective performance in the assessments.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 40.00% |
| End of Module Assessment | 60.00% |
Full Time
| Coursework |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Assignment |
Project |
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40.00 |
n/a |
| End of Module Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Terminal Exam |
End-of-Semester Final Examination |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
60.00 |
End-of-Semester |
NCIRL 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 |
No Description |
2 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Tutorial |
No Description |
1 |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Independent Learning |
No Description |
7.5 |
Every Week |
7.50 |
| Total Hours |
10.50 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
10.50 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
No Description |
2 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Total Hours |
2.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
2.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Dowling, P.J., Festing, M. & Engle, A.D., International Human Resource Management, South Western, Cengage Learning, 2008, na
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Brewster, C., Sparrow, P. & Vernon, G., International Human Resource Management, 2nd edition, CIPD, 2006., na
- Briscoe, D.R., Schuler, R.S. & Claus, L., International Human Resource Management: Policies and Practices for Multinational enterprises, 3rd edition, Routledge, 2009, na
- Edwards,T., Rees, C., 2007, International Human Resource Management :Globalisation, National Systems and Multinational Companies, FT Prentice Hall., na
- Lucas, R., Lupton, B. & Mathieson, H., Human Resource Management in an International Context, CIPD, 2006., na
- Scullion, H., Linehan, M.,2005, International Human Resource Management : A Critical Text , Palgrave McMillan., na
- Wil-Harzing, A., Van Ruysseveldt, J., 2008, International Human Resource Management (eds.) 2nd edition, Sage Publications Ltd, na
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- Journals:: International Labour Review, Wiley
Blackwell
- Journals:: European Journal of Work and
Organisational Psychology, Psychology
Press
- Journals:: International Journal of HRM, Routledge
Taylor & Francis Group
- Journals:: Irish Journal of Management, Blackhall
Publishing
- Journals:: People Management, Chartered Institute
of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
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