INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25MIB425
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
4.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will equip students with essential knowledge of International Human Resource Management in current global scenarios.

Course Outcomes: 

Course Outcomes (Cos):

 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course title

25MIB425

INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

(Theory)

CO529:  Explore        the  basic

framework    of           international

human resource management

and       basic            organization

structures in it

CO530: Evaluate various paradigms of international staffing

CO531: Analyze the applied concepts of cross cultural training with the help of prominent training frameworks

CO532: Analyse the importance of performance and compensation in international perspective

CO533: Explore recent trends in international human resource management & Discuss the recent issues related to IHRM

CO534: 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: 
International Context of HRM

Concept, Difference between IHRM and Domestic HRM
HR Organisation Structure in an MNC
IHRM Strategies : International, Multidomestic, Global, Transnational
Organisation Structures in IHRM : International Division Structure, Functional Structure, Geographic Area Structure, Product Structure, Matrix Structure

12.00
Unit II: 
International Staffing

Selection strategies for overseas assignments Obstacles and Benefits of a Global Staffing System
EPRG orientation in Staffing - Hiring HCNs, PCNs and TCNs Management of Expatriate Hiring
Management of Expatriate Failure

12.00
Unit III: 
Training and Development in International Perspective

Cross Cultural Training for expatriates – Advantages and Disadvantages
Stages in Cross Cultural Training : Training Objectives, Types of Global Assignments, Need Analysis, Development and Delivery of program, Evaluating the effectiveness of training
Framework for Cross Cultural Training : Tung’s Framework, Mendenhall & Oddou’s Framework, Black & Mendenhall Model HCN Training
TCN Training

12.00
Unit IV: 
Performance and Compensation Management in International Perspective

Global Performance Management System Management of underperformance Components of International Compensation Factors influencing International Compensation Methods of International Compensation

12.00
Unit V: 
Issues and Trends in IHRM

Developing and Retaining Ace Players Workforce Rationalising
Evolving Nature of International Employment Gender Diversity
Building Service Oriented Models Organisational Redesign
New HRM Initiatives

Essential Readings: 

• Peter J. Dowling, Denice E.Welch, Randal S. Schuller, 2002, International Human Resource Management: Managing people in a multinational context, Banglore, Thompson South Western.
• Ian Beardwell, Len Holden,1995,Human Resource Management: A contemporary Perspective, New Delhi, Macmillan.

References: 

SUGGESTED READINGS:
• John Ivancevich, M. and William, R Glueck: Foundations of Personnel and Human Resources Management, Revised Editiion, m 1983, Business Publications, inc
• C B Gupta, “ Human Resource Management”.Sultan Chand & Sons,New Delhi.

E-RESOURCES:
• INTERNATIONAL HRM, ASWATHAPPA, McGraw Hill Education https://www.expresslibrary.mheducation.com/bookshelf
JOURNALS:
• Indian Journal of Human Resource Management
• South Asian Journal of Business and Management Cases

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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