International human resources (5 cr)

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?

Evaluation

Students can

a. use professional vocabulary systematically

b. look for information in the key information sources of the field

c. identify interrelated tasks

e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field

Course material

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)

Study forms and methods

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

RDI and work-related cooperation

HRM related projects carried out during the course.

Timing of exams and assignments

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

Course part description

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.