HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY

IBU5HRM

2020

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.

School: La Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Elise Lee

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: Yes

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: BUA4SHR

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: Enrolment accepted until quota reached

Quota-conditions or rules: Priority given to students enrolled in a course at the City Campus, then by order of enrolment.

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Analyse the role of strategic international human resources management (IHRM in the success of a global organisation.

02. Examine the environmental context that Human Resource Management (HRM operates within multinational enterprises

03. Compare and contrast similarities and differences in HRM policies and practices in the international sector

04. Critically evaluate the HRM literature from a global perspective

05. Propose recommendations for managing people in an international context and identify IHRM issues that might lend themselves to different methods of management.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Elise Lee

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 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	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 2,500-word individual assignment(critical analysis)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One group presentation and report5 mins/student for presentation, report 500 words per student	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One 2,500-word individual case study	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

City Campus, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: 120

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Elise Lee

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 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	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 2,500-word individual assignment(critical analysis)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One group presentation and report5 mins/student for presentation, report 500 words per student	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One 2,500-word individual case study	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Elise Lee

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 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	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 2,500-word individual assignment(critical analysis)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One group presentation and report5 mins/student for presentation, report 500 words per student	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One 2,500-word individual case study	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

City Campus, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Elise Lee

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition students are expected to undertake between 1h and of learning and assessment tasks

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 2,500-word individual assignment(critical analysis)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One group presentation and report5 mins/student for presentation, report 500 words per student	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One 2,500-word individual case study	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

On-Line, 2020, Online study period 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Elise Lee

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 2 - 8
One 6.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 2 to week 8 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 2,500-word individual assignment(critical analysis)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One group presentation and report5 mins/student for presentation, report 500 words per student	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One 2,500-word individual case study	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

On-Line, 2020, Online study period 3, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Elise Lee

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 18 - 24
One 6.00 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	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 2,500-word individual assignment(critical analysis)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One group presentation and report5 mins/student for presentation, report 500 words per student	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One 2,500-word individual case study	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Sydney, 2020, Study period 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Elise Lee

Class requirements

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 2,500-word individual assignment(critical analysis)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One group presentation and report5 mins/student for presentation, report 500 words per student	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One 2,500-word individual case study	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Sydney, 2020, Study period 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Elise Lee

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.00 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	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 2,500-word individual assignment(critical analysis)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One group presentation and report5 mins/student for presentation, report 500 words per student	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One 2,500-word individual case study	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Sydney, 2020, Study period 3, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Elise Lee

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 46 - 0
One 3.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 46 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 2,500-word individual assignment(critical analysis)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One group presentation and report5 mins/student for presentation, report 500 words per student	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One 2,500-word individual case study	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

City Campus, 2020, Summer 2 , Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Elise Lee

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 2 - 7
Two 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via blended.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 2,500-word individual assignment(critical analysis)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One group presentation and report5 mins/student for presentation, report 500 words per student	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One 2,500-word individual case study	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5