Syllabus

Title
4340 International Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior I
Instructors
Mag.Mag. Susanne Lesk
Contact details
susanne.lesk@wu.ac.at
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
02/22/21 to 02/28/21
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Bachelor Programs
International Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior I
Elective
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Friday 04/16/21 02:00 PM - 06:30 PM Online-Einheit
Friday 04/23/21 02:00 PM - 06:30 PM Online-Einheit
Friday 05/07/21 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM Online-Einheit
Friday 05/21/21 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM Online-Einheit
Friday 05/28/21 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM Online-Einheit
Monday 05/31/21 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Online-Einheit

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Contents

The emphasis in this course is on International Human Resource Management and on Expatriation.

The following topics are covered in class:

- Introduction and overview
- Cross-cultural Management
- IHRM and Strategy
- Global HR Planning
- Global Staffing
- Global Training and Development
- International Assignments, Expatriation, Global Careers and the Global Family
- Global Performance Management and Compensation

 

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Learning outcomes
This course allows students to develop a theoretical understanding about International HR & Expatriation but also to learn about how they can use International HR Managers as a support ally later in their global careers; if the students are open for it, the course can also prepare them for pursuing an international career.
 
From the skill perspective students will get first hand experience on supporting each other and learning from each other in a virtual international team.
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Attendance requirements

Currently, the course is planned on site. According to upcoming regulations, it can be changed into virtual sessions.

Attending the (live virtual) sessions is compulsary, absence from those sessions are only allowed with a written verification, and the student needs to notify the instructor about his or her absence.

Students who miss the first session will be automatically removed from the course.

 

 

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Teaching/learning method(s)

This courses uses a variety of (online) teaching methods to facilitate the students' learning and to give them the most productive and enjoyable learning experience.

The classes will be on site. If necessary, we will change to a synchronous online modus. Class interaction is part of the course (either on site or in an online form).

 

 

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Assessment

Class activities: 30 points

Group presentations: 30 points

Final exam (31st May 2021): 40 points

Grading

  • From 90 % - very good (1)
  • From 80 % - good (2)
  • From 70 % - satisfactory (3)
  • From 60 % - still satisfactory (4)

 

 

 

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Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

For participants of the Cross-Functional Management program and WU incoming exchange students.

For questions concerning enrolment and waiting lists please contact the CFM coordinator at cfm@wu.ac.at

All students must attend the first class!

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Readings
1 Author: Dowling, Peter J./Festing, Marion/Engle, Allen D.
Title:

International Human Resource Management

 

Publisher: Cengage Learning
Edition: 7. Auflage
Remarks: Kapitel 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8
Year: 2017
Content relevant for class examination: Yes
Recommendation: Essential reading for all students
Type: Book
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Recommended previous knowledge and skills
Basic knowledge in Human Resource Management is recommended.
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Availability of lecturer(s)

susanne.lesk@wu.ac.at

Last edited: 2021-04-15



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