INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Paper Code: 
MHR424
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to gain an understanding of the global workforce, and develop skills to formulate and implement HRM strategies that align with the overall business strategy in a global context.

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching

strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

 

24MHR424

International Human Resource Management (Theory)

CO520: Analyze the importance of managing human resources professionally in view of the constantly changing aspirations of individuals internationally.

CO521: Analyze the design of international organizations. diversity, organizational restructuring and ethical standards.

CO522: Evaluate different international recruitment and selection strategies. CO523: Design international training programs using appropriate methods.

CO524: Develop international

compensation strategies effectively. management systems that align with organizational goals in an international context.

CO525: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Group Discussion, Tutorials, Case Study

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments,

presentations

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to IHRM

Introduction: Concept of IHRM, EPRG Orientation, Models of International HRM- PCN, HCN, and TCN, Difference between Domestic HRM and International HRM, Environmental influences on International HRM.

12.00
Unit II: 
International Organization Structure

International Organization Structure: Concept, Factors influencing International Organization Structure, Types of International Organization Structure.

Challenges of IHRM: Managing Workforce diversity, Organizational Restructuring and Downsizing, Legal and Ethical aspects of International HRM.

12.00
Unit III: 
International Recruitment and Selection

International Recruitment and Selection: Concept, Selection Criteria, Issues in Staff selection.

Expatriate- Concept, Phases of Expatriate Adjustment, Challenges of expatriate failure;

Repatriation- Concept, Repatriation Process and Challenges; Inpatriation.

12.00
Unit IV: 
International Training

International Training: Concept, Training Objectives, Training to International Employees- Cross Cultural, Pre- Departure, Language. Types of Global Assignments, Framework for Cross Culture Training- Tung’s Framework, Mendenhall and Oddou’s, Black and Mendenhall’s.

12.00
Unit V: 
International Compensation and Performance Management

International Compensation: Concept, Objectives, Key Components of International Compensation, Approaches of International Compensation, Variables Influencing Compensation.

International Performance Management: Meaning, Expatriate Performance Management, Steps in International Performance management, Issues in Managing performance in the international context

*Case studies related to entire topics are to be taught.

Essential Readings: 

Peter J. Dowling, Denice E. Welch, Randal S. Schulle, International Human Resource Management: Managing people in a multinational context, Banglore, Thompson South Western.
Aswathappa K., S. Dash, International Human Resource Management, Mc Graw Hill, New Delhi.
Gupta C B , “ Human Resource Management”, Sultan Chand &Sons, New Delhi.

References: 

Suggested Readings: Ian Beardwell, LenHolden,1995, Human Resource Management: A contemporary Perspective, New Delhi, Macmillan. Cross cultural marketing, Robert Rugimbana & Sonny Nwankwo, Thomson Asia Pvt. Ltd, Singapore Ivancevich John, M. and Glueck William, R: Foundations of Personnel and Human Resources Management, Revised Edition, m 1983, Business Publications, inc Mead R, “ International Management, Cross Cultural Dimensions

E-resources:

International Human Resource Management, PETER. J. DOWLING, MARION FESTING AND ALLEN D. ENGLE, SR., Cengage Learning, 6th Edition https://faculty.ksu.edu.sa/sites/default/files/international_human_resou... Handbook of Research in International Human Resource Management, Günter K. Stahl, Ingmar Björkman, Edward Elgar Publishing Limited, http://www.untag- smd.ac.id/files/Perpustakaan_Digital_2/PERSONEL%20%20MANAGEMENT%20Handbook%20of%20Rese arch%20in%20International%20Human%20Resource%20Management%20(Elgar%20Origi.pdf

Journals:

The International Journal of Human Resource Management, https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rijh20/current Human Resource Management Journal, https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/17488583

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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