International human resources (5 cr)
Code: IB00EC52-3001
General information
- Enrollment
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12.04.2021 - 25.04.2021
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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30.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- RDI portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Kouvola (vanhennettu)
- Campus
- Kouvola Campus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 20 - 50
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Digital International Business
- Teachers
- Harrison Okuogume
- Teacher in charge
- Harrison Okuogume
- Groups
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IBKV20SP1Digital international business, full-time studies
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IBKV20SP2Digital international business, full-time studies
- Course
- IB00EC52
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
International Human Resource Management: Managing People in a Multinational Context
Peter Dowling and Denice Welch
Cengage Publishing, 4th Edition, 2004
Managing a Global Workforce: Challenges and Opportunitites in International Human Resource Management (Required)
Vance Charles and Yongsin Paik
M.E. Sharpe, 2nd Edition, 2010
Study forms and methods
Contact session, individual and group tasks
RDI and work-related cooperation
• Case study
• Classroom discussion of case and other materials
Timing of exams and assignments
• Individual assignment
• Case study analysis
• Exam
Student workload
• 1 ect = 27hrs and 5 ect the total will be (27x5 = 135 hours)
• The total hours for the course is 135 hour; and that includes, classroom lectures, case analysis, in-class discussion, assignments and final presentations
Course part description
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?
Further information
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.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
• Participation and attendance 10%
• Case study & presentation 30%
• Exam 60%