International Human Resource Management

Paper Code: 
MHR 424
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objective:

The objective of this paper is to develop conceptual understanding of the cultural and related behavioral variables in the management of global organizations.

Course Outcomes(CO):

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

PAPER CODE

Paper Title

MHR 424

International Human Resource Management

CO 168Analyze and evalaute the importance of managing human resources professionally in view of the constantly changing aspirations of individuals internationally.

CO 169Distinguish  and evaluate the foundations of managing human resources in various international organization structures.

CO 170 Analyse and evaluate the contemporary environmental influences and challenges in IHRM.

CO 171Examine and evaluate the issues faced by organization in staff selection at global level followed by various aspects of expatriate adjustment, repatriation and inpatriation.

CO 172Analyse various aspects pf  Training to International Employees and distinguish various Framework’s For Cross Culture Training.

CO 173Examine and analyze various issues in Managing performance in the International context.

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: 
Unit 1

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: 
Unit 2

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

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

12.00
Unit III: 
Unit 3

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: 
Unit 4

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: 
Unit 5

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

Essential Readings: 
  • Peter J. Dowling, DeniceE.Welch, Randal S. Schulle, International  HumanResourceManagement:Managing people in  a multinational context, Banglore, ThompsoSouthWestern.
  • Aswathappa K., S. Dash, International Human Resource Management, Mc Graw Hill, New Delhi.
  • Mead R, “ International Management,Cross Cultural Dimensions
  • Ian Beardwell, LenHolden,1995,HumanResource Management: AcontemporaryPerspective,New Delhi, Macmillan.
  • Cross cultural marketing, Robert Rugimbana& Sonny Nwankwo, Thomson Asia Pte. Ltd, Singapore
  • 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.

 

 

Academic Year: 
2021-2022
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