As more and more organizations continue to expand globally, the need to successfully manage a dispersed workforce across cultural and institutional boundaries has become vital. Thus, international human resource management (IHRM) plays an important strategic role by ensuring the smooth integration across international subsidiaries and by preparing employees to handle the challenges associated with working in the global context. This course is designed to provide you with a better understanding of the various IHRM practices. We will cover topics such global staffing, expatriation, global performance management and compensation, and global human resource development.

Assessment will be based on both individual and team performance. Please note that successful in-class participation involves not only regularly attending class but also frequently contributing to the discussion by answering questions, participating in class exercises, engaging in a thoughtful analysis of the discussed cases, building on other students’ ideas, and synthesizing across readings and discussions. You are expected to have read in advance all the required reading materials and cases and be prepared to discuss them in class. Regular attendance is a requirement to pass this course, you cannot be absent for more than 20% of the total course time.

Written final exam (in-class, multiple choice and essay questions): 15% of total grade

One individual written case analysis *: 20% of total grade

Team written report * (final grade partially depends on peer evaluations): 15% of total grade

Team in-class presentation * (final grade partially depends on peer evaluations): 20% of total grade

In-class participation: 30% of total grade

* More information on these assignments will be provided on the course website.