Core Module Information
Module title: HRM in an International Context

SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: HRM11111
Module leader: Rowan Steele
School The Business School
Subject area group: Human Resource Management
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

After a brief introduction to models of national culture, the focus of the module is the HR issues and practices of organisations operating across national boundaries with a multi cultural workforce. It covers a range of key HRM areas: (1) global manpower planning, recruitment & selection (3) international performance management, training and development; (3) comparative employment regulation, employee voice and the management of conflict (4) the ethical considerations specific to international operations. These are explored through the use of examples and cases drawn from a range of international contexts and MNC practice. Students are encouraged to reflect on the approach to HRM in their own culture/country and contribute to the consideration of similarity and difference.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Have a comprehensive understanding and critical awareness of the requirements and implications of HRM activity as it relates to organisations operating in an international context.

LO2: Have a critical appreciation of the ways in which a value-adding HRM function can contribute to global organisational effectiveness.

LO3: Be able to contribute to the determination of international HRM strategy, policy and practice appropriate to differing national contexts and the needs of MNCs.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Rowan Steele
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Tutorial 10 Tutorial session on the lecture topic for that week.
Online Guided independent study 180 For your independent learning you will read course materials and explore topics related to the subject area.
Face To Face Lecture 10 Lecture on specific areas of international HRM
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 1~2~3 Exam Period HOURS= 2 hrs Examination on the specific areas of the course that are taught - linked to learning outcomes.
Report 50 1~2~3 Week 8 , WORDS= 3000 Report is based upon a case study scenario. You will be asked to consider a situation and to apply theories and models to solve specific issues.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100
2024/5, Trimester 3, IN PERSON,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: IN PERSON
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Rowan Steele
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 10 Lecture on specific areas of international HRM
Face To Face Tutorial 10 Tutorial session on the lecture topic for that week.
Online Guided independent study 180 For your independent learning you will read course materials and explore topics related to the subject area.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 1~2~3 Exam Period HOURS= 2 hrs Examination on the specific areas of the course that are taught - linked to learning outcomes.
Report 50 1~2~3 Week 8 , WORDS= 3000 Report is based upon a case study scenario. You will be asked to consider a situation and to apply theories and models to solve specific issues.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100