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5771 (v.8) Human Resource Management (International) 650
Area: | School of Management |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Provides participants with the opportunity to explore the issues relating to the human resource management needs of multinational enterprises as well as smaller organisations. Exploration of aspects of international human resource management activities such as staffing the organisation, employee development, appraisals, compensation. Addresses the role of human resources in culturally diverse organisations. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will have - Gained the ability to analyse recent developments and key issues in international human resource management. Applied a systems framework for discussion and research into the issues facing Human Resource Management operating in a future environments. Applied systems and complexity perspectives to managing international human resources. Gained the ability to explore organisational and Human Resource trends and their implications for the future. |
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: | Oddou, G. and Derr C. B. (1999), Managing Internationally, A Personal Journey. Orlando, Harcourt Brace. Cyr, D. J. and Cascio, W. (1995) The Human Resource Challenge of International Joint Ventures. Quorum Books Dowling, P. et al, (1998), International Human Resource Management : Managing People in a Multinational Context. South-Western Flood, P.C. et al, (1996), Managing Without Traditional Methods : International Innovations in Human Resource Management. Addison-Wesley Pub Co. Ulrich, D. Losey,M.R. and Lake, G. eds (1997),Tomorrow's Hr Management : 48 Thought Leaders Call for Change. John Wiley & Sons. Ulrich, D. and Ulrich, D. (1997), Human Resource Champions : The Next Agenda for Adding Value and Delivering Results. Harvard Business SchoolPress Hofstede, G. (1980), Culture's Consequences. Beverley Hills CA: Sage Publications Hofstede, G (1992), Culture and Organisations: Software of the Mind, London: McGraw-Hill. |
Unit Texts: | Note: cases and readings from this text will be used in the classes It is not essential that this book be purchased. Mendenhall, M. and Oddou, G. (1995/2000), Readings and Cases in International Human Resource Management, Cincinnati, South Western College Publishing. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Group Project and Presentation 30%, Individual topic 40%, Written commentary on any two (2) cases 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 80300 Business and Management (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | S'pore HR Institute | Trimester 3A | Y | | |
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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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