INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
BUA5IHR
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject extends the knowledge gained in Strategic Human Resource Management (BUA4SHR) by examining international and comparative human resource management. This subject focuses on two major areas. First, students will be exposed to both theoretical and practical issues relating to both the management of expatriates as well as local staff in the global environment. Second, the subject explores the country context of HRM and building on theories of culture and context compares different practices in different environments. On completion of this subject students should have a general understanding of the role of international human resource management in multinational enterprises.
Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Bret Slade
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: The Department of Management has an expectation of 80% attendance in all lectures. The University reserves the right to offer this subject in other modes including seminars, lectures, and block mode or modes using electronic technologies. When offered in different modes, assessment schemes may also be varied.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | International Human Resource Management: Managing People in a Multinational Context | Recommended | Dowling, P.J, Welch, D.E, | 8TH EDN. THOMSON LONDON, 2008 |