Overview
This unit provides an international dimension to the study of Human Resource Management (HRM). In this unit you will study the HR functions, operations, policies and practices that are applicable to the transference of employees for work purposes from one country to another. The unit is designed to raise, study and analyse the 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.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Co-requisite: HRMT20024 Managing Human Resources
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2018
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
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- Grades and Results Policy
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Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Unit Evaluations
Various members of the teaching team were commended for their teaching.
Communication between the Unit Coordinator and the teaching team will be maintained to ensure that a consistent standard is achieved.
- Discuss the theories that inform the study of International Human Resource Management
- Critically analyse the significance of organisations adopting International Human Resource Management policies and practices
- 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
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 20% | |||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 40% | |||
| 3 - Examination - 40% | |||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 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
| Assessment Tasks | 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: 7th (2017)
Authors: Dowling, PJ, Festing, M & Engle, AD
Cengage Learning
Andover Andover , United Kingdom
ISBN: 9781473719026
Binding: Other
Additional Textbook Information
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 6th Edition (APA 6th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
jacqueline.larkin@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction to Global HRM
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1
Events and Submissions/Topic
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The Cultural Context of IHRM
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2
Events and Submissions/Topic
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The Organisational Context
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3
Events and Submissions/Topic
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IHRM in Cross-border mergers and acquisitions, International Alliances, and SMEs
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4
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Sourcing human resources for global markets – staffing, recruitment and selection
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5
Events and Submissions/Topic
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International Performance Management
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6
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International Compensation
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8
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International Training, Development & Careers (pp174 - 188)
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7
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International Training, Development & Careers (pp189 - 207)
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7
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International industrial relations and the global institutional context
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9
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IHRM Trends and Future Challenges
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10
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Review and Revision
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1-10 inclusive
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1 Written Assessment
Before you commence this assessment, you must read and follow all the instructions as per the assessment guidelines (including the assessment rubric) available from the Moodle site.
This assessment requires you to write an essay in response to the following question:
Explain the term 'culture shock' and discuss the IHRM policies and practices that could be used to manage this. In your response, outline an organisational example that has effectively managed 'culture shock'.
Students are expected to engage in extensive research within the academic literature from the CQU library databases and quality business press publications such as Harvard Business Review. You must cite at least six (6) relevant peer reviewed journal articles (absolute minimum requirement). You can cite other academic references such as books, conference papers, and book chapters but these will NOT be counted as part of the six (6) journal articles.
Length: 1,200 words ± 10%
Week 5 Friday (6 Apr 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
Week 7 Friday (27 Apr 2018)
Assessments will be returned after the marking and moderation processes are completed. However, sometimes there might be a delay pending contingencies. Also, late submissions will result in significant delays in returning your assessments.
Your essay will be assessed on the extent to which it meets each of the following criteria: Introduction (10%); Understanding of the question (30%); Organization, development and support (30%); Quality and clarity of thought (20%); Mechanics, Grammar and Proofing (10%).
Further details on each assessment criteria is outlined in the assessment rubric.
Penalty for late submission without approval if applicable [(-5%× 20/day = -1.0 marks/day)]
Important: Plagiarism will be reported to the Academic Services Centre of the University and may result in a “zero” mark.
- Discuss the theories that inform the study of International Human Resource Management
- Critically analyse the significance of organisations adopting International Human Resource Management policies and practices
- 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
Before you commence this assessment, you must read and follow all the instructions as per the assessment guidelines (including the assessment rubric) available from the Moodle site.
This assessment requires you to analyse and write a report based on the discussion questions for the case study.
You are an external consultant that has been engaged to advise the Board of Directors of an Australian technology organisation that has successfully expanded its business internationally, but recently, has been experiencing organisational culture issues across its subsidiaries. Two years ago, the organisation opened up its first subsidiary in New Zealand. At the time, in order to maintain the organisation's corporate identity, the HR Manager had decided that the same HR policies and practices would be used in the subsidiary that are used in the Australian parent company. Last year, the organisation opened a second subsidiary in Indonesia and following the strategy that was decided upon at the time that the organisation first went international, the same HR policies and practices are also being used in the Indonesian subsidiary. However, the HR policies and practices are not nearly as effective in the Indonesian subsidiary as in the Australian or New Zealand businesses. The organisation's HR policy of rewarding outstanding performance by individual employees appears to be having a negative effect on team performance and cohesion.
Case Study Questions:
1. Relate the case study scenario to the cultural dimensions identified by Hofstede and explain the issues faced by the organisation.
2. Provide recommendations on how to address the issues.
Students are expected to engage in extensive research within the academic literature from the CQU library databases and quality business press publications such as Harvard Business Review, particularly in relation to international human resource management, international performance management and compensation to answer the two case study questions. You must cite at least ten (10) relevant peer reviewed journal articles (absolute minimum requirement). You can cite other academic references such as books, conference papers, and book chapters but these will NOT be counted as part of the ten (10) journal articles.
Length: 1,800 words ± 10% including executive summary, introduction, headings and subheadings, recommendation and conclusion but excluding title page and reference list)
Week 9 Friday (11 May 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
Week 11 Friday (25 May 2018)
Assessments will be returned after the marking and moderation processes are completed. However, sometimes there might be a delay pending contingencies. Also, late submissions will result in significant delays in returning your assessments.
Your case study report will be assessed on the extent to which it meets each of the following criteria: Analysis (30%); Integration of literature with case (25%); Research (25%); Presentation, referencing, organisation, structure, communication (20%).
Further details on each assessment criteria is outlined in the assessment rubric.
Penalty for late submission without approval if applicable [(-5%× 40/day = -2.0 marks/day)]
Important: Plagiarism will be reported to the Academic Services Centre of the University and may result in a “zero” mark.
- Critically analyse the significance of organisations adopting International Human Resource Management policies and practices
- 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
No calculators permitted
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
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?
