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International human resources (5 cr)

Code: IB00EC52-3003

General information


Enrollment

28.08.2023 - 10.09.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

RDI portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Business

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Digital International Business

Teachers

  • Hugh Clack

Teacher in charge

Hugh Clack

Groups

  • IBKV22SP
    Digital international business, full-time studies
  • 05.12.2023 11:45 - 14:15, International human resources IB00EC52-3003
  • 08.12.2023 09:00 - 11:30, International human resources IB00EC52-3003
  • 11.12.2023 12:45 - 16:00, Presentations: International human resources IB00EC52-3003

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.