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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
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Module Title International Human Resource Management
Module Code HR5113
School DCUBS
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Grainne Kelly
Semester 2: Grainne Kelly
Autumn: Grainne Kelly
Module TeacherGrainne Kelly
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
The purpose of this module is to examine and critically assess the role of human resource management in international firms. It analyses the main external and internal factors that affect international HRM. In this module students will develop knowledge of key human resource management processes and practices (for example, global staffing, reward management and employee voice) in multinational corporations. It has been designed to help students develop a strong theoretical and practical insight into current practices in international HRM and their integration with wider business strategy. Students are expected to attend lectures, prepare for and contribute to class discussions.

Learning Outcomes
1. Evaluate the main external factors that affect International HRM
2. Explain the impact of organisational context on International HRM
3. Critically evaluate key international HRM practices, such as global staffing and compensation
4. Discuss new developments and main challenges in International HRM



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture22Weekly lecture
Independent learning68Reading relevant sources for each topic
Assignment35Preparation for assignments
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
What is International HRM?.
Human resource management in international firms..

Managing cultural differences.
Impact of national culture on HRM practices. Managing a cross-cultural organisation..

Varieties of capitalism & IHRM.
Impact of different types of capitalism (for instance, liberal market economies and co-ordinated market economies) on IHRM practices..

Employment relations in MNCs in Ireland.
HRM practices in foreign and domestic multinational corporations (MNCs) in Ireland..

Global staffing.
The process of acquiring, deploying, and retaining a global workforce in organizations with operations in different countries..

International compensation.
Reward systems in organizations with operations in different countries..

Employee participation in MNCs.
Union and non-union voice in international firms. International regulations that affect employee participation in MNCs..

IHRM: new developments & challenges.
Current trends, developments and challenges in the field..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
AssignmentIdeal case study analysis (individual assignment)60%Sem 2 End
PresentationGroup assignment25%Once per semester
AssignmentDiscuss IHRM practices in given case study (individual assignment)15%Week 3
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • Harzing A.W. & A. H. Pinnington: 2011, International human resource management, 3rd ed, Sage, London,
  • Briscoe, D. R. and R. S. Schuler: 2009, International Human Resource Management, Routledge, London,
  • Harris, H., Brewster,C. & Sparrow.P.: 2003, International Human Resource Management, CIPD, London,
  • Harzing, A. and Van Ruyssevelt , J.: 2004, International Human Resource Management, Sage, London,
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
MINMSc International Management
Timetable this semester: Timetable for HR5113
Date of Last Revision19-JAN-12
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