This unit critically examines the extent to which human resource management is strategic to organizational success in a global context. Alternative models of business strategy and the integration of human resource management are considered. The changing external environment of globalization and competition and the resultant restructuring of industries, labour markets and organizations is analysed so that the factors influencing managerial choice and employee choice in relation to the different strategies can be assessed. There will be a focus on strategic international human resource management and the issues facing organizations that operate in the international environment.
Unit details
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Study level:
Postgraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
BMO5572
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Critically appraise the key differences between domestic and international human resource management; | ||
| 2. | Hypothesise the strategic advantages attainable from effective international human resource management; | ||
| 3. | Evaluate and exemplify contextual factors that influence international human resource management practice; and | ||
| 4. | Critically reflect on the important change in the professional role of the Human Resource Manager brought about by globalisation. |
Assessment
Melbourne campuses
Students studying under the VU Block Model.
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Proposal for development of final report | 10% |
| Essay | Critical application of theory and concepts | 40% |
| Report | International Strategic HRM Report (35%) and presentation (15%) | 50% |
Other locations
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | The effects of globalisation on the role of the HR manager | 10% |
| Annotated Bibliography | Contextual factors that influence HRM practices | 40% |
| Assignment | Strategic HRM plan for an organisation | 50% |
Required reading
International Human Resource Management : Policies and Practices for Multinational Enterprises, 5th ed
Tarique, I., Briscoe, D. R., & Schuler, R. S. (2015)
Taylor & Francis Group
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