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Module Title	International HRM
Module Code	HR567
School	DCUBS
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Level	5	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

To provide an understanding of the role of human resource management in international firms, in particular those that operate in an European context
To consider global emerging markets and their implications for HR practice
To identify the HRM strategies that are required in international firms
To foster the development of the knowledge and understanding of HR issues required for managing in an internaional context
To explore tools for talent management
To foster effective and sensitive management of the multicultural workplace
To recognise the inter-linkages between international HRM and other modules

This module will enable students to identify international trends and to deal competently with issues of worker mobility, migration and repartriation.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this module students wil have:

a through knowledge of the research literature on intrnational HRM
a clear understanding of the major issues faced by Human Resource Managers operating in multinational settings, and an awareness of how to develop strategies for effective management of these issues
a sensitivity to the influence of culture on HRM

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	24
Tutorials
Laboratories
Seminars
Independent Learning Time	51

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

Cultural influences on behaviour in organisations
Cross cultural communications/negotiations
Cross cultural decision making
International HR strategies
International recruitment and selection
International compensation
Managing expartriate employees
Intrenational employee relations

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Indicative Reading List

Essential

Harris, H.,Brewster,C.Sparrow.P.(2003).International Human Resource Management London: CIPD

Jackson,T.(2002).International HRM: A Cross-Cultural Approach. CA: THousand Oaks.

Mendenhall,M. and Oddou, G. 2000. Readings and Cases in International Human Resource Management. Suoth Western College Publishing, third edition.

Supplementary

Briscoe, D.R. and Schuler, R.S.(2004) International Himan Resource Management, 2nd Edition. London: Routledge.

Daniels, LK. and McDonald, L . 2005. Equality, Diversity and Discrimination. London: CIPD,

Dowling, P. J. and Welch, D. E. (2004). International Human Resource Management, 4th Edition. London: Thomson

Learning.

Harzing, A. and Van Ruyssevelt , J. (eds). (1995). International Human Resource Management. London: Sage

Programme or List of Programmes

GDHRM

Grad Dip in Human Resource Management

MHRM

Masters in Human Resource Management

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