Course Description
Focuses on examining the unique challenges and opportunities presented by the increasing internationalization and multiculturalism of the workplace and the development of competences needed to effectively manage human resources in global cross-cultural contexts. Prerequisite: Admitted to the M.S. in International Business, M.B.A., P.B.C. in Global Leadership and Strategy, or permission of the Program Director.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Evaluate the impact of business internationalization on HRM functions, including planning, recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation management, performance management, safety and health, and employee relations
- Analyze external and internal issues related to the selection, motivation, and development of talent in a global context
- Evaluate an effective performance appraisal system and apply it in the workplace to guide managerial thinking and practice.
- Analyze training and development programs and evaluate the effectiveness of such programs
- Analyze workplace issues that affect employee development and organizational dynamics.
- Identify challenges and solutions in managing a culturally diverse workforce, international assignments, and migrant workers
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Exam 1 (Chapters 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, and 9) | 150 points |
| Exam 2 (Chapters 10-14) | 150 points |
| Introduction of yourself | 40 points |
| Weekly Chapter Quizzes | 120 points |
| Weekly reflections | 180 points |
| Discussion/Interactive Assignments | 360 points |
A total of 1,000 points is the maximum possible score for the course Please note: Exam scores are posted approximately two-three business days after the exam date. Assignment grades are posted approximately two – three weeks after the assignment due date.
Grading Bands
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 940-1,000 | A |
| 900-939 | A- |
| 870-899 | B+ |
| 830-869 | B |
| 800-829 | B- |
| 770-799 | C+ |
| 700-769 | C |
| Below 700 | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Tarique, I, Briscoe, D. R, & Schuler, R. S. (2022). International Human Resources Management: Policies and Practices for Multinational Enterprises (6th Edition). Routledge. ISBN-10: 1138489506 | ISBN-13: 978-1138489509
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.