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4434 (v.4) Human Resource Management (International) 303


 

Area:

School of Management

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Seminar:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

    4436 (v.4) Human Resource Management (Introduction) 200 or any previous version
    OR
    8800 (v.5) Employee Relations 200

Syllabus:

Exploration of the issues associated with the management of human resources in the global context. Focusing on two particular groups, expatriate and local employees, and analyses the dilemmas concerning their recruitment, development, performance monitoring and management, remuneration and repatriation.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Discussed the key issues in international human resource management. Understood the various factors that differentiate international human resource management from domestic human resource management functions. Explained the reasons for expatriate success and failure. Discussed the operational and strategic requirements of human resource management in a global context.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Adler, N. (1997), International Dimensions of Organisational Behaviour, 3rd ed. Cincinnatio, Ohio, South Western. Harzing, A.M. (1995), The Persistent Myth of High Expatriate Failure Rates - A Reappraisal. International Journal of Human Resource Management. 6 (2). Hofstede, G., (1984), Culture's Consequences, Beverly Hills, Sage. Kabanoff, B., (1996), Are Australian Organisations Paying More Attention to Asia? Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources.34 (3). Mendenhall, M. and Oddou, G., (1985), The Dimensions of Expatriate Acculturation - A Review. Academy of Management Review. 10, pp 39 - 47. Mendenhall, M. and Oddou, G. (1995), Cases and Readings in International Human Resource Management. Boston, PWS-Kent. Phatak, A. (1995), International Dimensions of Management. 4th ed. Cincinnati, Ohio, South Western. Selmer, J. (1999), Western Business Expatriates Coping Strategies in Hong Kong vs the Chinese Mainland. Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources. 37 (2). Tung, R., (1981), Selection and Training of Personnel for Overseas Assignments. Columbia Journal of World Business. 16 (1), pp 68 - 78.

Unit Texts:

Dowling, P. Welch, D. and Schuler, R. (1999), International Human Resource Management - Managing People in the Multinational Context, 4th ed., Cincinnati, Ohio, South Western.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Analysis of Case Study 40%. Group Assignment and Presentation 40%. Take Home Examination 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 80300 Business and Management (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004S'pore HR InstituteTrimester 1AY  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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