Course Details in 2020/21 Session

Module Title	LH International Human Resource Management
School	Birmingham Business School
Department	Birmingham Business School
Module Code	07 30463
Module Lead
Level	Honours Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-30 hours Guided independent study-70 hours Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module aims to introduce students to the fundamental theories and practical issues in the management of human resources in international organizations. It examines the factors that influence management of human resources and, how national business systems influence the HRM practices within multinational corporations. The module explores differences and similarities between HR practices of American, German and Japanese firms and then introduces students to the functional areas of international HRM such as: performance & reward management and, management of industrial relations.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Understand and explain the differences between managing human resources in a domestic and international context. Understand and explain the impact of national business systems on the management of human resources. Critically examine and explain the similarities and differences in HR practices of American, German and Japanese MNCs. Critically assess the HR policies and practices of multinational organizations.
Assessment	30463-01 : Assignment : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (100%)
Other	Dubai-based duplicate of Birmingham-based module 20565
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