ibu5hrm hrm in a global economy
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY
IBU5HRM
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The aim of this subject is to provide a systematic framework within which to explore the complexities of managing people in a global business context. There will be four levels of examination of the subject; these are environmental, organizational, strategic and operational. Students will be exposed to both international and domestic human resource management dimensions and will focus on issues facing a range of organizations that operate in the international environment. On completion of this subject students should have a general understanding of the role of strategic international human resource management in the success of multinational enterprises.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJillian Cavanagh
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects BUA4SHR
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions The Department of Management has an expectation of 80% attendance to 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 | To be Announced | Prescribed | TBA | TBA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse the role of strategic international human resources management (IHRM) in the success of a global organisation.
- Activities:
- Lecture, Seminar discussion, Case studies, Class presentation and group report, Case Study Report
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Examine the environmental context that Human Resource Management (HRM) operates within multinational enterprises
- Activities:
- Lecture, Seminar discussion, Case studies, Class presentation and group report, Case Study Report
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. Compare and contrast similarities and differences in HRM policies and practices in the international sector
- Activities:
- Lecture, Seminar discussion, Case studies, Class presentation and group report, Case Study Report
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
04. Critically evaluate the HRM literature from a global perspective
- Activities:
- Lecture, Seminar discussion, Case studies, Class presentation and group report, Case Study Report
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
05. Propose recommendations for managing people in an international context and identify IHRM issues that might lend themselves to different methods of management.
- Activities:
- Lecture, Seminar discussion, Case studies, Class presentation and group report, Case Study Report
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Subject options
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City Campus, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size60
Enrolment information Room capacity at City Campus Priority given to students enrolled in a course at the City Campus, then by order of application.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJillian Cavanagh
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,500-word individual assignment (critical analysis) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One group presentation and report | 5 mins/student for presentation, report 500 words per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2,500-word individual case study | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
City Campus, 2017, Week 36-40, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size60
Enrolment information Room capacity at City Campus Priority given to students enrolled in a course at the City Campus, then by order of application.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJillian Cavanagh
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 37 - 39
Three 7.0 hours block mode every two weeks on any day including weekend during the day from week 37 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,500-word individual assignment (critical analysis) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One group presentation and report | 5 mins/student for presentation, report 500 words per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2,500-word individual case study | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJillian Cavanagh
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,500-word individual assignment (critical analysis) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One group presentation and report | 5 mins/student for presentation, report 500 words per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2,500-word individual case study | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJillian Cavanagh
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,500-word individual assignment (critical analysis) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One group presentation and report | 5 mins/student for presentation, report 500 words per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2,500-word individual case study | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Online, 2017, Online StudyPeriod 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJillian Cavanagh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 42
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 36 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,500-word individual assignment (critical analysis) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One group presentation and report | 5 mins/student for presentation, report 500 words per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2,500-word individual case study | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Online, 2017, Online StudyPeriod 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJillian Cavanagh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 02 - 08
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 02 to week 08 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,500-word individual assignment (critical analysis) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One group presentation and report | 5 mins/student for presentation, report 500 words per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2,500-word individual case study | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Online, 2017, Online StudyPeriod 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJillian Cavanagh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 18 - 24
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 18 to week 24 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,500-word individual assignment (critical analysis) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One group presentation and report | 5 mins/student for presentation, report 500 words per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2,500-word individual case study | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2017, Study Period 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJillian Cavanagh
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,500-word individual assignment (critical analysis) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One group presentation and report | 5 mins/student for presentation, report 500 words per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2,500-word individual case study | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2017, Study Period 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJillian Cavanagh
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,500-word individual assignment (critical analysis) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One group presentation and report | 5 mins/student for presentation, report 500 words per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2,500-word individual case study | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2017, Study Period 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJillian Cavanagh
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 46
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day in week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,500-word individual assignment (critical analysis) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One group presentation and report | 5 mins/student for presentation, report 500 words per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2,500-word individual case study | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Vietnam, 2017, Week 33-36, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJillian Cavanagh
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 33 - 35
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 35 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,500-word individual assignment (critical analysis) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One group presentation and report | 5 mins/student for presentation, report 500 words per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2,500-word individual case study | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |