HRM 311: Managing People in a Global Economy

Course Description

This course will focus on the large scope and complexity of HRM (Human Resource Management) and IHRM (International Human Resources Management) by defining, exploring, and uncovering the differences between domestic and international HRM, and managing people in a global economy. Topics that will be discussed included: organizational context, the context of cross-border alliances and SMEs, staffing international operations for sustained global growth, recruiting and selecting staff for international assignments, international training and development, international compensation, re-entry and career issues, IHRM in the host-country context, international industrial relations, performance management, and IHRM trends. (3 credits)

Prerequisites

ENG 101: English Composition 1
ENG 102: English Composition 2

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Clearly articulate the differences between domestic and international human resource management through a variety of skill-based activities.
Identify and synthesize complex topics within IHRM which include: Organizational context, international growth, various approaches to staffing. international operations, uncovering the role of the global manager, explaining the issues related to training and developing expatriates, and issue relating to HRM and work practices in the host-country context.
Discuss the complexities that arise when firms move from compensation at the domestic level to compensation in an international context.
Identify the basic components of a performance management system that is conscious of and responds to the organizational, national, and international elements.
Examine and evaluate how international competitive pressures are affecting localpractices and the economic and ethical implications.
Demonstrate the ability to construct logical/sound arguments that utilize critical thinking and writing skills.
Demonstrate the ability to research, write, and present a term paper and presentation on an IHRM issue.

General Education Outcomes (GEOs)

Please check the applicable GEOs for this course, if any, by outcomes at GEO Category Search, or by subject area at GEO Discipline Search.

Course Activities and Grading

Assignments	Points	Weight
Discussion Board Postings (Weeks 1-8) - 10 pts per week	80 points	30%
Individual Writing Assignments (Weeks 1-8) - 10 pts per week	80 points	35%
Case Analysis (select one of the seven cases at the end of the book) (Week 7)	20 points	10%
Video Review (Week 8)	20 points	10%
Final Reflection / Application Paper (Week 8)	40 points	15%
Total	240 points	100%

Required Textbooks

Available through Charter Oak's online bookstore

Dowling, P.J., M. Festing & A.D. Engle. International Human Resource Management. 6th ed. Revised. Cengage Learning, 2013. ISBN-13: 9781408032091

Optional Reading

(Note: These books will not be available through bookstore.)

Harzing, A.W. & Ruysseveldt. International Human Resource Management 2nd ed. Sage, 2004
Bamber, G.J., Lansbury, R.D. & Wailes, N. eds. International and Comparative Employment Relations: Globalisation and the Developed Market Economies 4th ed. Allen & Unwin, Sydney, 2004.
Bamber, G.J., Park, F., Lee, C., Ross, P.K. & Broadbent, K. Employment Relations in the Asia Pacific: Changing Approaches, Allen & Unwin, Sydney, 2000.

Additional Resources

It is highly recommendation that students utilize Charter Oak’s library for information/research purposes.

Course Schedule

Week	SLOs	Readings and Exercises	Assignments
1	1,6	Topic: Introduction to International Human Resource Management Readings: Chapter 1: Introduction	Read assigned chapter Review lecture material Participate in the discussions Students need to post their own responses and respond to three other students to earn full credit. Submit Assignment: Article Reflection Paper
2	6	Topics: The Cultural and Organizational Context of International Human Resources Management Readings: Chapter 2: The Cultural Context of IHRM Chapter 3: The Organizational Context	Read assigned chapters Review lecture materials Participate in the discussions Students need to post their own responses and respond to three other students to earn full credit. Submit Assignment: Article Reflection Paper
3	3,6	Topics: Mergers and Acquisitions and Sourcing Human Resources Readings: Chapter 4: Mergers and Acquisitions Chapter 5: Sourcing Human Resources	Read assigned chapters Review lecture materials Participate in the discussions Students need to post their own responses and respond to three other students to earn full credit. Submit Assignment: Article Reflection Paper
4	1,2,6	Topic: International Performance Management Readings: Chapter 6: International Performance Management	Read assigned chapter Review lecture materials Participate in the discussions Students need to post their own responses and respond to three other students to earn full credit. Submit Assignment: Article Reflection Paper
5	3,4,6	Topic: International Training and Development Readings: Chapter 7: International Training and Development	Read assigned chapter Review lecture materials Participate in the discussions Students need to post their own responses and respond to three other students to earn full credit. Submit Assignment: Article Reflection Paper
6	6	Topic: International Compensation Readings: Chapter 8: International Compensation	Read assigned chapter Review lecture materials Participate in the discussions Students need to post their own responses and respond to three other students to earn full credit. Submit Assignment: Article Reflection Paper
7	4,6	Topic: International Industrial Relations/Performance Management Readings: Chapter 9: International Industrial Relations	Read assigned chapter Review lecture materials Participate in the discussions Students need to post their own responses and respond to three other students to earn full credit. Submit Assignment: Article Reflection Paper Submit Case Analysis Study
8	4,6	Topic: IHRM Trends Readings: Chapter 10: IHRM Trends and Future Challenges	Read assigned chapter Review lecture materials Participate in the discussions Students need to post their own responses and respond to three other students to earn full credit. Submit Assignment: Article Reflection Paper Submit Video Review Submit Final Paper

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