HRM514 International Human Resource Management (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Management (MANAG)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

This subject adopts a comparative approach to understanding international human resource management by examining challenges, drivers and strategic issues while sustaining the culture of a dynamic global network. The role of HR functions in multinational organisations, such as managing human resources in cross-border network structures; global legal regulations; identification, preparation and relocation of talent; career management; turnover and employer branding, etc, will be examined.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations

Session 2
Internal	CSU Study Centre Sydney
Distance	Wagga Wagga

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: HRM514

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Enrolment restrictions:

Postgraduate students only

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to critically analyse international business activity in the context of current and emerging international HRM theory;
be able to explain the complexity of cross-cultural differences with respect to the integration of international business activity and international human resource management practice;
be able to reflect, contrast and critically evaluate the differences and similarities in human resource management practices among different cultures;
be able to examine and justify criteria for selecting, preparing, managing and repatriating international managers;
be able to compare and contrast approaches to international human resource management practice; and
be able to critically discuss emerging issues in international business and their human resource management implications.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

The Internationalisation of HRM
The Strategic Context of International HRM
The Importance of Cross-Cultural Management
Identifying and Selecting International Staff
Preparing for International Assignments
Adjustments During International Assignments
Developing International Staff
Performance Management of International Staff
Rewarding International Staff
Repatriation and Career Management for International Managers
Comparative International HRM
Contemporary and Emerging Issues in International HRM

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