IHRM EM-15

IHRM EM-15
1yr MBA-Executive 2015-16T-IV

International Human Resource Management (IHRM)

Credits	2.0
Faculty Name	Prof. SasmitPatra
Program	EMBA – One Year
Academic Year and Term	2014-2015: Term-III

1. Course Description

Globalization has brought about international scope as a part of day-to-day operations in organizations. International practices, trends and benchmarks have impacted all forms of management including human resource management. This course primarily focuses on the international aspects dealing with human resource management. Cross-cultural trends and patterns along with international staffing and recruiting processes followed by repatriation and issues relating to repatriation are one of the major areas of international HRM today. Apart from them, issues relating to the international approaches, systems and processes dealing with training and development, compensation management, performance management and unions are some of the important elements of this IHRM course.

2. Student Learning Outcomes (typically 3-5 bullet points)

At the completion of the course, participants should be able to:

· Understand how HRM is practiced in globally present organizations
· Learn the major strategic, organizational, operational and functional issues facing global managers with international operations
· Develop working knowledge of contemporary IHRM issues with the ability to apply in real-life situation utilizing case study approaches.
3. Required Text Books and Reading Materials

1. Dowling PJ, Festing, M & Engle, AD. 2008. International Human Resource Management: Managing People in a Multinational Context. (5th Edition) London: Cengage Learning. (DWS)

2. Mendenhall, M and Oddou, G. and Stahl G. K. Readings and Cases in International Human Resource Management, 4th Ed. Routledge, 2006 (MO)

4. Tentative Session Plan

Session No.	Topic/ Areas to be covered
1	Introduction to IHRM
2	Understanding Cross-cultural Dynamics
3	International Selection, Recruitment and Staffing
4	Training and Development for IHRM
5	Managing Repatriation
6	International Performance Management
7	Compensation and Benefits in International Scenario
8	International HRM Practices
9	International HRM Practices
10	International Labour Relations
11	International Labour Relations
12	Managing People in International Context
13	Managing People in International Context
14	Class Presentations and wrapping up

5. Evaluation

Evaluation Item	Percentage
Class Participation	10%
Assignment	25%
Presentation	25%
End term Examination	40%

The evaluation is focused to develop certain abilities in the student as follows:

· Demonstrating the ability to understand key concepts
· Contributing to discussions of IHRM issues
· Demonstrating the ability to analyze, understand and resolve practical situations (or problems) through case analyses as part of a group
· Capability to practically devise solutions and understand the nuances of IHRM strategies through project work.
· Integration of the course to be evaluated through the end term examination

6. Academic Integrity
As per Manual of Polices for the students and disciplinary procedures laid down by the University.
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