International Human Resource ManagementLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

HRM is a continually evolving field of theory and practice. This course seeks to reflect critically on new developments as the issues and policies that have been associated with HRM have multiplied considerably in recent years. Essentially the course takes a balanced view of the key issues effecting the modern day HR climate. As a result, students can start to appreciate the changing landscape from the perspective of the organisation as well as the employee.
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Have an understanding of the development of HRM as a management discipline and the various historical influences that have had an influence.
- Appreciate the main functional elements of HR practice.
- Understand the strategic drivers of change in relation to International HRM

Content

- International HRM in a historical, political and economic context
- Managing human resources today
- Hard v Soft HRM aspects (a focus on downsizing and outsourcing)
- Recruitment and Selection
- Training and Development
- Talent Management
- Managing Equality and Diversity
- Performance Management
- Employee Reward

Qualifications

English Language Proficiency

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient performance: showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good performance: showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent performance: not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination