UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
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1.0

BSMH3113
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
BSMH2013 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

COURSE SYNOPSIS
This course is design to broaden the student knowledge regarding issues and
practices related to international human resource management. Emphasis will be
on the current changes that influence the managerial aspects, especially for
organization that operate internationally. Students will be exposed to the practical
aspects of international human resource management through discussion, case
studies and readings on topics related to international human resource
management.

2.0

COURSE OBJECTIVES
Students are expected to:
2.1 understand the underlying concepts of international human resource
management
2.2
acquire knowledge and skills to solve human resource concerns in
international organizations
2.3
develop awareness on the issues and challenges in international human
resource management.

3.0

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students will be able to:
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6

understand how international human resource management differs from

domestic human resource management (C2, A2, P1)
identify issues and practices related to international aspects of human
resource management (C2, A3, P1)
analyze variables that influence human resource functions internationally
(C4, A4, P1)
examine techniques involved in managing international human resource
management. (C3, A3, P1)
discuss problems encountered in managing human resource management.
(C4, A3, P2)
use their ability and creativity to analyze cases through class discussion,
case study and report (C4, A2, P2).

4.0

REFERENCES
Main Text:
Dowling, Peter J., Festing, Marion and Engle, Sr. Allen D. (2013) International
Human Resource Management. (6th edition). London: International Thomson
Publishing.
Additional References :
Evans, P., Pucik, V. and Barsoux, J-L (2006). The global challenge: Framework
for international human resource management. New York: McGrawHill.
Mendenhall, M. and Oddou, G. (2000). Reading and Cases in International
Human Resource Management. Cincinnati: International Thomson Publishing.
Schell, M. S. and Solomon, C. M. (1997). Capitalizing on the global workforce: A
strategic guide to expatriate management. Chicago: Irwin Professional
Publishing.
Thomas, David C and Inkson, Kerr (2009). Cultural Intelligence: Living and
Working Globally (2nd Edition). San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Kochler Publishers,
Inc.
Journals: International Human Resource Management Journal

5.0
NO.
1

COURSE CONTENT
TOPIC
INTRODUCTION
TO
INTERNATIONAL
HUMAN
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Defining IHRM
Differences between domestic and international HRM

HOUR
6

THE CULTURAL CONTEXT OF INTERNATIONAL

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Cultural environment
Cross culture communication

SOURCING HUMAN RESOURCES FOR GLOBAL

MARKET
Approaches to staffing
Recruitment and selection of International staf

INTERNATIONAL COMPENSATION

Commponents of an international compensation program

Approaches to international compensation

INTERNATIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Pre-departure Training Programs
Developing staff through international assignments
Trends in international training and development

INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

Performance Management of International employees
Performance appraisal of international employees

INTERNATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS

Labor Unions and International Labor Relations
Key issues in International Labor Relations
Employment Law and Global Operations

MANAGEMENT OF EXPATRIATE
Role of an expatriate
The challenge of Expatriate assignments
Repatriation
Inpatriation

CHALLENGES
IN
INTERNATIONAL
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Localization
Work Ethics
Diverse workforce

HUMAN

TOTAL
6.0

TEACHING METHODS
Lectures and discussions

7.0

COURSE EVALUATION
Coursework
Final exam

60%
40%

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