Course Details in 2018/19 Session

Module Title	LM International Human Resource Management
School	Birmingham Business School
Department	Birmingham Business School
Module Code	07 30481
Module Lead	TBC
Level	Masters Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
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Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Exclusions
Description	The module introduces students to international human resource management (IHRM) theories and practice, with an emphasis on how external and internal environmental factors shape HR policies and strategies in cross-border company operations. In particular, it provides up-to-date information on the relative benefits of HRM programmes in headquarters, subsidiaries and associated companies in different cultural, institutional and organizational contexts.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Assess the key challenges facing MNCs with regard to HRM policies and strategies and the ways these challenges can be addressed in different socio-economic contexts Critically engage with different IHRM strategies and evaluate their contribution to organizational performance. Assess organizational needs for employee resourcing, training & development, performance appraisal and reward policies in multinational companies. Critically evaluate the roles of national institutions and cultures in shaping HR practices in MNCs.
Assessment	30481-01 : 2500 Assignment : Coursework (75%) 30481-02 : 2500 Group Assignment : Group Assessment - Coursework (25%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: One 2500 word assignment 75% and a 2500 word group assignment (25%) Reassessment: One 2500 word assignment 100%
Other	Duplicate of Sinapore-based module 07 29075
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