Syllabus

Title
1124 The Role of Human Resources in International Business
Instructors
Mag. Ursula Pregernig
Contact details
ursula.pregernig@wu.ac.at
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
09/22/16 to 09/30/16
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Bachelor Programs
Specialization in Business Administration Course V - International Business
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Tuesday 10/18/16 01:15 PM - 05:45 PM TC.5.16
Tuesday 10/25/16 01:15 PM - 05:45 PM TC.3.07
Tuesday 11/22/16 12:30 PM - 05:00 PM D1.1.074
Tuesday 12/13/16 01:15 PM - 05:45 PM D1.5.088
Tuesday 12/20/16 01:15 PM - 05:45 PM TC.5.12

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Contents

International Human Resource Management (IHRM) focusing on management across cultures (cross-cultural management).

Topics to be covered will be:

  • Differences of domestic and international HR management
  • Cross-cultural management
  • Multicultural teams, diversity- and conflict management
  • International assignments and - experience
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Learning outcomes

The main objective of this course is to create an awareness of current trends in practice and research and to enhance the ability of students to interact effectively with people from cultures other than their own, specifically in the context of international business.

Students will be able to define the major differences between domestic HRM and international HRM. They will gain and increase understanding of critical HRM issues and challenges with a focus on expatriate management multicultural teams, and skilled international migrants. 

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Teaching/learning method(s)
Theoretical input, presentations, case studies, videos.
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Assessment

In class participation: 30%

Presentation: 50%

Peer rating: 20 %

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Readings
1
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Availability of lecturer(s)
ursula.pregernig@wu.ac.at
Last edited: 2016-06-27



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