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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.

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.