International Human Resource Management (IHRM) includes a specific set of activities aimed at effectively managing human resources at international level towards achieving organizational objectives, competitiveness and sustainability. Implementation of typical human resources management functions (recruitment, selection, training and development, performance appraisal etc.) and the foreign environment in which the organization operates is the focus of this course. It explores the complexity of international human resources management in multinational organizations. The first part of the course content will set the scene and explain why international human resources are so important to the success of international business. Emphasis is on specific key components of the context within which IHRM operates and which determines the nature of IHRM. Comprehensive overview of policies, practices, IHRM trends and future challenges is given and discussed in the second part. The purpose of this course is to provide students with comprehensive and deep understanding of basic issues and practices related to the major HRM functions within the international context.

After completing this course student will:

• Demonstrate an increased understanding of international human resources management concepts, issues, processes, tools and methods.
• Recognize and understand key role different components (culture, organization etc.) have in shaping international human resource management practices.
• Acquire skills and tools to design and develop a successful international human resource management programs and practices for multicultural organization.
• Effectively implement specific international human resources management functions, processes and activities in the multinational organization.
• Comprehend the impact international human resource management policies and practices will have on employees.
• Identify and understand different challenges of transferring human resource management practices from one country to another.

This course will be taught through lectures, case study analyses, group presentation, discussions and final exam. Interactive teaching and learning activities encourages and expects active participation and engagement of students. Work in groups will stimulate individual input, students will obtain feedback from multiple perspectives, and will allow the teacher to evaluate student learning. By participating in different activities student will learn new competences or improve the existing one (critical thinking, teamwork, presentation skills etc.). Use of modern teaching methods will lead to a higher level of understanding and result in student ability to apply what they have learn in real case situations.

All course document, assignments, notes etc. will be available for student online.

Student assessment will be based on individual and team assignments. Assessment will be based on formative and summative assessment. Formative assessment (asking questions, assessing case studies and performance, giving written assignment etc.) will be given throughout the learning process to determent how students are progressing. Summative assessment (final written exam with multiple choice and constructed response questions) will be given at the end of the class to assess the student’s overall knowledge and understanding of the course context.

Details on activates and assignments will be provided to students on the first lecture day and course website. Regular attendance is obligatory (students need to be present 80% of classroom hours).

1. Class participation – case studies, exercises, debate etc. - 20%
2. Activity 1 (Written case study - individual) - 10%
3. Activity 2 (Written case study - team) - 10%
4. Activity 3 (Case study presentation - team) - 20%
5. Final written exam (in the class, multiple choice and constructed response) - 40%