International Human Resource Management

Paper Code: 
MHR 424
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Objective: 

To develop the conceptual understanding of the cultural and related behavioural variables in the management of global organizations.

13.00
Unit I: 
Introduction

 Meaning of Globalization, Impact of Globalization on HRM, Model of International HRM- EPRG(ethnocentric, ploycentric, geocentric,regeocentric), PCN(Parent Country National), HCN(Host Country National, and TCN(Third Country National), Difference between Domestic HRM and International HRM, Environmental influences on HRM – External environmental influences and Internal environmental influences.

12.00
Unit II: 
International Organization Structure

Factors influencing Organization Structure, Types of Organization Structure, Issues in Global Organization Design.

12.00
Unit III: 
Challenges of IHRM

Workforce diversity, Challenges of Expatriate and Repatriate Assignments, Organizational Restructuring and Downsizing, Changing attitude and feeling towards the job, Legal and Ethical aspects of Global HRM.

10.00
Unit IV: 
International Recruitment and Selectio

Executive Nationality Issues, Staffing Policies, Issues in Staff selection

Performance Management: Meaning, Factors associated with Individual Performance and Appraisal of International Employees.

13.00
Unit V: 
International Training

International Training: Concept, Need of Training, Types of training to International Employees, Techniques and Challenges in Training.

Compensation: Objectives, Approaches of International Compensation, Influence of External and Internal environment on Compensation.

Essential Readings: 
  • Peter J. Dowling, DeniceE.Welch, Randal S. Schuller,2002, International  Human Resource Management:Managing people in amultinational context,Banglore, ThompsoSouthWestern.
  • Mead R, “ International Management,Cross Cultural Dimensions
  • Ian Beardwell, LenHolden,1995,HumanResource Management: Acontemporary Perspective,New Delhi, Macmillan.
  • Cross cultural marketing, Robert Rugimbana& Sonny Nwankwo, Thomson Asia Pte. Ltd, Singapore
References: 
  • Ivancevich John, M. and Glueck William, R: Foundations of Personnel and Human Resources Management, Revised Editiion, m 1983, Business Publications, inc
  • Gupta C B , “ Human Resource Management”.Sultan Chand &Sons,New Delhi.
  • Adler N J , “International Dimensions of Organization Behaviour”. Kent Publishing House
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