International Workplace Relations (8034.3)
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EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
School Of Management | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit analyses theories and issues in human resource management and industrial relations across countries, and those that pertain to organisations when operating internationally, including Management of the workforce in international organisations.Policies and practices that support the strategy and structure of international organisations. Balancing MNC policies and their adaption to local country practices.Complying with international regulations in the management of labour.Management of expatriates and a multicultural workforce.
1. Demonstrate and develop a familiarity with a critical and comparative analysis of major social and corporate issues impacting on organisations and workplace globally;
2. Understand the relationships between organisational factors (such as strategy and structure), external factors (such as legal and political systems, culture and competition), and International HRM policies and practices adopted by MNEs;
3. Investigate the nature of HRM and IR policies and practices in a comparative overview of countries, and relate these to national contexts and implications for MNE operations;
4. Critically evaluate the literature in the field of international HRM and IR, and apply theoretical and empirical research findings to the analysis of cases;
5. Describe key differences between International HRM in MNEs and HRM in organisations operating domestically;
6. Demonstrate an understanding of specific demands placed on the HR activities of recruitment and selection, performance management, training and development, and remuneration when managing expatriate employees and local employees in different national contexts;
7. Develop an appreciation of potential IHRM future trends and the impact and implications on the practices of MNEs; and
8. Demonstrate basic competencies in the written and oral presentation of academic work.
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate and develop a familiarity with a critical and comparative analysis of major social and corporate issues impacting on organisations and workplace globally;
2. Understand the relationships between organisational factors (such as strategy and structure), external factors (such as legal and political systems, culture and competition), and International HRM policies and practices adopted by MNEs;
3. Investigate the nature of HRM and IR policies and practices in a comparative overview of countries, and relate these to national contexts and implications for MNE operations;
4. Critically evaluate the literature in the field of international HRM and IR, and apply theoretical and empirical research findings to the analysis of cases;
5. Describe key differences between International HRM in MNEs and HRM in organisations operating domestically;
6. Demonstrate an understanding of specific demands placed on the HR activities of recruitment and selection, performance management, training and development, and remuneration when managing expatriate employees and local employees in different national contexts;
7. Develop an appreciation of potential IHRM future trends and the impact and implications on the practices of MNEs; and
8. Demonstrate basic competencies in the written and oral presentation of academic work.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
Prerequisites
4207 Introduction to Management OR 9525 Principles of ManagementCorequisites
None.Assumed knowledge
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Not available
Required texts
The prescribed text for this unit is:
Ozbilgin, MF Groutsis D & Harvey WS 2014 International Human Resource Management, Cambridge Press, Australia.
There are also extensive other scholarly texts on IHRM some of which will be used in this Unit along with an extensive reserach literature
Participation requirements
None
Required IT skills
Students need to be able to access the Canvas site, be able to upload assignments to the drop boxes on the Moodle site and be able to research using the Library's on-line data bases.
In-unit costs
None
Work placement, internships or practicums
None