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Dowling, PJ, Festing, M & Engle, AD 2017, International human resource management, 7th edn, Cengage Learning EMEA, Andover, Hampshire. ISBN 9781473719026
Overview
This unit provides an international dimension to the study of Human Resource Management (HRM). The unit studies the complexity of HRM functions, operations, policies and practices when they are conducted across organisations in various countries and international contexts. The unit is designed to raise, study and analyse the types of issues that will challenge a HR practitioner who is tasked with employing and deploying employees (particularly managerial employees) in different organisational settings in different countries. If you have successfully completed the unit HRMT20022 you should not enrol in this unit.
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Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Co-requisite: HRMT20024 Managing Human Resources
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Assessment Overview
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- explain and discuss the theories that inform the study of International Human Resource Management;
- discuss and assess the objectives of International Human Resource Management;
- critically analyse the significance of organisations adopting International Human Resource Management policies and practices;
- critically evaluate the significance of the development of International Human Resource Management policies and practices to HRM; and
- identify and critically evaluate the most important issues that impact on the practice of International Human Resource Management.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
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| 1 - Written Assessment - 20% | |||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 40% | |||||
| 3 - Examination - 40% | |||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
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| 1 - Knowledge | |||||
| 2 - Communication | |||||
| 3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills | |||||
| 4 - Research | |||||
| 5 - Self-management | |||||
| 6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility | |||||
| 7 - Leadership | |||||
| 8 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 20% | ||||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 40% | ||||||||
| 3 - Examination - 40% | ||||||||
Textbooks
International human resource management
Edition: 6th edn (2013)
Authors: Dowling, PJ, Festing, M & Engle, AD
Cengage Learning EMEA
Andover Andover , Hampshire. , United Kingdom
ISBN: 978-1-4080-3209-1
Binding: Paperback
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All submissions for this unit must use the referencing styles below:
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
g.stewart@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction to Global HRM
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Chapter 1
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The Cultural Context of IHRM
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Chapter 2
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Sourcing Human Resources for Global Markets – Staffing, Recruitment, and Selection
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Chapter 5
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International Industrial Relations and the Global Institutional Context
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Chapter 9
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The Organizational Context
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Chapter 3
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IHRM in Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisitions, International Alliances, and SMEs
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Chapter 4
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Sourcing Human Resources for Global Markets – Staffing, Recruitment, and Selection
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Chapter 5
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International Industrial Relations and the Global Institutional Context
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Chapter 9
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International Performance Management
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Chapter 6
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International Training, Development, Careers, and Talent
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Chapter 7
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International Compensation
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Chapter 8
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IHRM Trends and Future Challenges
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1 Written Assessment
Identify and discuss the human resource management issues that a HR Manager in Melbourne would have to consider when relocating a manager from Australia to manage a subsidiary branch of an Australian multinational organisation that is located in Seoul in South Korea. Furthermore, assess the human resource management and employment relations issues that will impact on the working life of this manager in South Korea. (20 marks)
Word Length: 1500-2000 words
Please note that information that is relevant to this essay will be posted on the course website.
Week 5 Thursday (10 Aug 2017) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 7 Friday (1 Sept 2017)
Assignments will be returned upon completion of the marking and moderation process.
A pass student will have referenced their paper poorly, and description will dominate. Better referencing and some analysis will lead to a credit, while the distinction students will have referenced and analysed the question well. They will be separated from the HD student because of their failure to argue a case in answer to the question consistently throughout the course of their paper.
A detailed criteria sheet is available on the unit Moodle website.
- explain and discuss the theories that inform the study of International Human Resource Management;
- discuss and assess the objectives of International Human Resource Management;
- critically analyse the significance of organisations adopting International Human Resource Management policies and practices;
- critically evaluate the significance of the development of International Human Resource Management policies and practices to HRM; and
- identify and critically evaluate the most important issues that impact on the practice of International Human Resource Management.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Research
- Self-management
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
2 Written Assessment
You are a HR Manager who is employed at National Rail. Your organisation has decided to relocate a manager from National Rail in the United Kingdom on secondment to Aurizon in Australia. You are asked to write a background briefing report for this manager outlining the employment relations and human resource management issues that will impact on the working life of this manager in Australia (40 marks).
Word Length: 2500-3000 words
Please note that information that is relevant to this report will be posted on the course website.
Week 9 Thursday (14 Sept 2017) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 12 Friday (6 Oct 2017)
Assignments will be returned upon completion of the marking and moderation process.
The markers of the report will pay particular attention in their marking to the extent to which papers are referenced, analyse and critically discuss the evidence, and answer the question. Purely descriptive and poorly referenced papers will not receive high marks.
A detailed criteria sheet is available on the unit Moodle website.
- critically analyse the significance of organisations adopting International Human Resource Management policies and practices;
- critically evaluate the significance of the development of International Human Resource Management policies and practices to HRM; and
- identify and critically evaluate the most important issues that impact on the practice of International Human Resource Management.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
- Self-management
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
- Leadership
Examination
Dictionary - non-electronic, concise, direct translation only (dictionary must not contain any notes or comments).
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Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
