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International human resources (5 cr)

Code: IB00EC52-3002

General information


Enrollment

06.04.2022 - 02.09.2022

Timing

05.09.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

RDI portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Kouvola (vanhettu)

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages

  • English

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Digital International Business

Teachers

  • Hugh Clack

Teacher in charge

Harrison Okuogume

Groups

  • IBKV21SP
    Digital international business, full-time studies

Objective

You are able to describe the human resources procedures in multicultural/international organisations

You can define the HRM development strategies for companies in an international context.

You are able to explain the processes of planning, recruitment, orientation, and training of employees in the international environment.

Content

What is the history of human resources management in different global regions?

How has the international nature of companies affected the growth and development of human resources?

How to recruit and select employees in the global environment?

Opiskelumateriaali

- McKenna and Beech, Essence of HRM (essential)
- Wilton, An Introduction to HRM (recommended as background reading)
- Crawsaw, Budhwar, Davis, HRM Strategic & International Perspectives (recommended as background reading)

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Course is planned as part of daytime studies according to timetables.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

HRM related projects carried out during the course.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

There will be no exam and no re-attempts for this course.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

You are able to describe the human resources procedures in multicultural/international organisations.
What is the history of human resources management in different global regions.
How has the international nature of companies affected the growth and development of human resources.
How to recruit and select employees in the global environment.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation will be based on participation, group discussions, completed tasks and main course assignment.