International Human Resource Management

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

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

On completion of this course, the students will be able to;

CO 175 Analyze and evaluate the importance of managing human resources professionally in view of the constantly changing aspirations of individuals internationally.

CO 176 Distinguish and evaluate the foundations of managing human resources in various international organization structures.

CO 177 Analyse and evaluate the contemporary environmental influences and challenges in IHRM.

CO 178 Examine and evaluate the issues faced by organization in staff selection at global level followed by various aspects of expatriate adjustment, repatriation and inpatriation.

CO 179 Analyse various aspects pf Training to International Employees and distinguish various Framework’s For Cross Culture Training.

CO 180 Examine 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 II

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: 
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

*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.
  • Mead R, “ International Management, Cross Cultural Dimensions
  • 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

 

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:

 

 

Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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