Objectives and competences
Students will understand different aspects of HRM in international companies and will get in-depth knowledge about methods and techniques of planning, training, rewarding and evaluating of work in different cultural environment.
They could analyze various functions of international HRM, compare and identify the best practices on that areas.
They will be able to carry out research different models and aspects of international HRM, as well as to use informational resources and cooperate in groups.
Students will be able to prepare and to conduct research study on the areas of international HRM as case research or as field research.
Content (Syllabus outline)
- Challenges from the environment and their impact on international HRM
- Cross cultural differences
- Employee diversity management
- Motivating and problem solving in various cultural environments
- Functions of international HRM
- Planning and selection of candidates for work abroad
- Training, rewarding and evaluating of employees' work in international organizations
- Managing expatriates
Learning and teaching methods
- lectures
- research assignments
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Development of Knowledge and Understanding
The learner
? Knowledge base: has great depth and systematic understanding of an international HRM
? Ethical issues: can analyse and manage the implications of ethical dilemmas of international HRM and work pro-actively with others to formulate solutions
? Disciplinary methodologies: has a comprehensive understanding of techniques / methodologies applicable to the international HRM.
Cognitive and Intellectual Skills
The learner:
? Analysis: with critical awareness, can undertake analysis, managing complexity, incompleteness of data or contradictions in the areas of international HRM
? Synthesis: can synthesise new approaches, in a manner that can contribute to the development of international HRM
? Evaluation: has a level of conceptual understanding and critical capacities that allows independent evaluation of research of methods and models in the areas of international HRM and can argue alternative approaches
? Application: can act independently and with originality in problem solving, is able to lead in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level in the areas of international HRM
Key / Transferable Skills
The learner:
? Group working: can lead /work effectively with group. Can plan task, motivate group members, negotiating and handling conflict with confidence in the areas of international HRM
? Learning resources: is able to use full range of learning resources
? Self evaluation: is reflective on own and others’ functioning in order to improve practice in the area of international HRM
? Management of information: can undertake innovative research tasks competently and independently in the areas of international HRM
? Autonomy: is independent and self-critical as learner; guides and supports the learning of others and can manage own continuing professional development
? Communication: can communicate complex or contentious information clearly and effectively to personnel and other business functions specialists, understands lack of understanding in others. Can act as a recognised and effective consultant in the aresas of international HRM
? Problem solving: can continue own professional study independently, can make use of others professionally within international HRM and on other business areas
Practical Skills
The learner:
? Application of skills: can operate in complex and unpredictable / specialised contexts that may be at the forefront of knowledge. Has overview of the issues governing good practice
? Autonomy in skill use: can act in a professional capacity for self / others, with responsibility and largely autonomously and with initiative in complex and unpredictable situations
? Technical expertise: has technical mastery, performs smoothly with precision and effectiveness; can adapt skills and design or develop new skills / procedures for new situations.
Readings
- Noe R.A., Hollenbeck J.R., Gerhart B., Wright P.M. (2019) Human Resource Management, Mc Graw Hill Education.
- Harzing, A.W., Ruysseveldt, J.V. (2004). International Human Resource Management, SAGE Publications, London.
- Treven S. (2001) Mednarodno organizacijsko vedenje, Založba GV, Ljubljana, (posamezna poglavja)
- Robbins, Judge, Campbell (2017) Organizational Behaviour, Pearson.
Additional information on implementation and assessment - seminar work 50
- oral examination 50
Student passes the exam, when each part of the examination is evaluated as positiv.
