This course provides an understanding of the role of human resource management (HRM) in international contexts. The course is divided into three areas of study: the context of international HRM, strategic and functional HRM in international contexts, and comparative international contexts. Specific topics include globalisation, work and labour regulation; strategic HRM issues in international contexts; issues related to host, home and third country nationals; recruitment, selection, training, development and compensation in international contexts, expatriation and repatriation. Studies of the HR context of selected countries are also included.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the issues, opportunities and challenges pertaining to international HRM;
2. Develop competency in dealing with cross cultural situations;
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the strategic and functional roles of HRM in various international contexts, specially in areas such as recruitment and selection, performance management, training, learning and development, career management, compensation, motivation and repatriation;
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the external forces (e.g. globalisation, sociocultural changes, political and economic changes) that have the potential to shape international HRM; and,
5. Develop generic and transferable skills-especially in diagnosing international HRM issues critically and analytically, conducting research for the purpose of discussing specific cases relating to international HRM, evaluating alternative approaches, and defending the recommendations with evidence.

Research-Led Teaching

Research-Led Teaching includes:

·       Critical discussion of contemporary research in international human resource management;

·       In-class activities and critical thinking questions to help students apply international human resource management concepts to organisation scenarios;

·       The assessment in the course requires students to do independent research on a chosen topic of international human resource management;

·       Review and discussion of research on international human resource management through team presentations.

Field Trips

There are no field trips.

Additional Course Costs

There are no additional class costs.

Examination Material or equipment

This course has a final examination. Further instructions will be advised in Lecture and on Wattle. Examination information will be available closer to the examination period at https://exams.anu.edu.au/timetable/

Required Resources

Dowling, P.J., Festing, M. & Engle, A.D. (2023) International Human Resource Management, 8th Edition, Cengage, Andover, Hampshire, UK.

ISBN: 978-1-4737-7379-0. A copy of the textbook (hardcopy and e-book) will be held in the ANU library reserve & short loan collection.

Additional research articles will be available on Wattle.  

Recommended Resources

The journals listed below are available on the ANU library database.

Human Resource Management Specialist Journals - International Journal of Human Resource Management, Human Resource Management (U.S.), Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources, Human Resource Management Review. 

International Business Specialist Journals - Journal of International Business Studies, International Journal of Cross-Cultural Management, Journal of World Business.

Management Journals - The following journals cover a range of topics in management, including International HRM: Academy of Management Review (conceptual articles only),

Academy of Management Journal (empirical articles only), Journal of Management Studies, Journal of Management, International Journal of Management Reviews (literature reviews of topics in management). 

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• Written feedback to individuals on the research report;
• Written feedback to groups on the team presentations;
• Verbal comments through discussions in the seminars.

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Topic 1: Introduction to IHRM and its Strategic Context	Lecture 1a and 1b: delivered on campus and recordedTutorials: Face-to-Face Required reading: Chapter 1
2	Topic 2: The Cultural and Institutional Context of IHRM	Lecture and Seminar: delivered on campus and recordedTutorials: Face-to-FaceRequired reading: Chapter 2
3	Topic 3: The Organisational Context of IHRM	Lecture and Seminar: delivered on campus and recordedTutorials: Face-to-Face Required reading: Chapter 3
4	Topic 4: International Workforce Planning and Staffing	Lecture and Seminar: delivered on campus and recordedTutorials: Face-to-FaceRequired reading: Chapter 4
5	Topic 5: International Recruitment, Selection, and Employee Wellbeing	Lecture and Seminar: delivered on campus and recordedTutorials: Face-to-FaceRequired reading: Chapter 5
6	Topic 6: International Performance Management	Lecture and Seminar: delivered on campus and recordedTutorials: Face-to-Face Required reading: Chapter 6
7	Topic 7: International Training, Development and Careers.	Lecture and Seminar: delivered on campus and recordedTutorials: Face-to-FaceRequired reading: Chapter 7Assessment: Literature Review due 11:59pm Monday 16 September 2024
8	Topic 8: Global Talent Management	Lecture and Seminar: delivered on campus and recordedTutorials: Face-to-Face Required reading: Chapter 8
9	Topic 9: International Compensation and Taxation	Lecture and Seminar: delivered on campus and recordedTutorials: Face-to-FaceRequired reading: Chapter 9Assessment: Case Presentation - delivered during the Seminar (if scheduled for Week 9)
10	Topic 10: International Employment Law and Employee Relations	Lecture and Seminar: delivered on campus and recordedTutorials: Face-to-FaceRequired reading: Additional readings on WattleAssessment: Case Presentation - delivered during the Seminar (if scheduled for Week 10)
11	Topic 11: Comparative IHRM	Lecture and Seminar: delivered on campus and recordedTutorials: Face-to-FaceRequired reading: Additional readings on WattleAssessment: Case Presentation - delivered during the Seminar (if scheduled for Week 11)
12	Topic 12: IHRM Trends and Future Challenges/Course Review and Exam Preparation	Lecture 12a and 12b: delivered on campus and recordedTutorials: Face-to-Face Required reading: Chapter 10

Tutorial Registration

ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.” https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/timetabling. This course will have tutorials or tutorial-like teaching activities. Further details about the structure and teaching activities for this course will be available on the course Wattle site by the start of Orientation Week.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Participation (10%)	10 %	*	*	1,2,3,4
Literature Review (40%)	40 %	16/09/2024	07/10/2024	1,2,3,4
Case Presentation (Group Assignment) (20%)	20 %	30/09/2024	25/10/2024	1,2,3,4,5
Final Exam (30%)	30 %	*	28/11/2024	1,2,3,4,5

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Lectures and Seminars will be delivered on campus and recorded. The recordings will be and available on Echo360 and Wattle. Students will have a choice of tutorials that will be delivered Face-to-Face on campus. Students are encouraged to read the weekly chapter and the associated research or theory article and to participate in discussion during the weekly tutorials. Knowledge gained through seminar and tutorial discussions, and working in-class with peers will assist students to prepare for the assessment items, including the final exam.

Examination(s)

The final exam will be a 2-hour exam held during the Examinations period. Details about the final exam will be provided during the course.

Examination information will be available closer to the examination period at https://exams.anu.edu.au/timetable/ 

Assessment Task 1

Participation (10%)

It is essential to your learning – and the learning of others in the class – that you are fully involved in the course. This means that you need to:

a) Attend class – though much learning will be done outside the classroom, class time is a valuable, scarce resource. You are expected to arrive ready to begin class on time; to not leave until class is over; and to attend all classes. If for any special reason you are unable to meet these requirements, please talk to the course convenor about it.

b) Come prepared – it will be assumed that you have completed any assigned readings and prepared for the discussion questions prior to class.

c) Actively participate in the learning – we owe it to ourselves and our colleagues to participate as fully as possible in the class sessions

Feedback: You will receive a progress mark (out of 5) in the grade book and feedback on your progress by the end of Week 6. Your final participation grade (out of 5) will be provided in the grade book within one week after Week 12.

Purpose: To evaluate the issues and challenges related to International Human Resource Management

Marking Criteria: This component is intended to evaluate the level and quality of your contribution to tutorial discussions, which should reflect your analytical and problem-solving skills. More specifically, it assesses your ability to understand situations and diagnose problems, and to recommend courses of action in relation to those situations and problems and to communicate your views effectively. This assessment specifically addresses Learning Outcomes 1 to 4 by evaluating your ability to communicate effectively on the concepts, issues, and challenges of international HRM. Opportunities will be provided for all students to participate in the weekly seminars and tutorials, although participation will only be assessed in the tutorials.

Assessment Task 2

Literature Review (40%)

The seminars in the first half of the semester will feature guest speakers and case analyses that highlight relevant topics in IHRM. Identify one of those topics and write a literature review that firstly explains the key issues that were identified by the guest speakers or cases. Your report should then draw on relevant academic and organisational literature to describe, evaluate, and synthesise current thinking on the topic and how the issues identified can be managed. The literature review should be a maximum of 2,500 words in length. Detailed information about this assessment will be available by Week 1 on Wattle. A penalty of up to 4 marks (10%) will be applied to a submission that exceeds the word limit.

Due date: 11:59pm Monday 16 September 2024 (submitted via Turnitin)

Feedback: Within three weeks of submission

Purpose: To demonstrate an understanding of the key issues, practices, challenges, and gaps in International HRM.

Marking Criteria: A marking rubric and a detailed task description will by provided on Wattle during Week 1.

Assessment Task 3

Case Presentation (Group Assignment) (20%)

For the case presentation, students will work in groups of up to five students to analyse a contemporary International Human Resource Management case. Students are required to deliver a 10-minute presentation that summarises the relevant International HRM issues, applies relevant concepts, and provides lessons learned or recommendations on the desirable course of action and problem resolution. The presentation will be followed by 5-10 minutes of Q&A. Each group must provide a one-page summary of the key points from their presentation (not simply a handout of the Powerpoint slides) to be made available by the lecturer on Wattle.

Presentations will be video recorded, which will enable later validation and verification of assessment if required (in accordance with point 7 in the ANU Student Assessment (Coursework) policy)

Students will be able to select their group members on Wattle starting in Week 1. All members of the group should be involved in the research, analysis, and development of recommendations for the case. Group members can collectively allocate specific tasks to individuals, however, the distribution of work should be evident in the group contribution form which must be signed by everyone in the group and submitted along with a copy of the PowerPoint slides prior to presenting. In instances where group members do not contribute equally, individual marks will be adjusted to reflect contribution.

Due Date: The presentations will be held in the seminar in Weeks 9, 10 and 11 and delivered in class during the Seminar. A presentation schedule will be posted on Wattle.

Feedback: Within one week of the presentation

Purpose: To present ideas, critically evaluate IHRM practices, and defend recommendations while developing oral communication skills

Marking Criteria: Marking criteria will be provided on Wattle. Groups will be required to complete a team contribution form indicating the level of contribution from each student in the group. In instances where group members do not contribute equally, individual marks will be adjusted to reflect contribution.

Assessment Task 4

Final Exam (30%)

The final exam will be a 2-hour exam held during the Examinations period. More information on examination will be made available on Wattle and announced during the lecture at least 2 weeks before the examination period.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

All requests for extensions to assessment in RSM courses must be submitted through the CBE extension request portal: CBE Assessment Extension Request Form. Further information on this process can be found at https://rsm.anu.edu.au/study/students/extension-application-procedure

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

All assignments will be graded and feedback will be provided either:

• Via the course Wattle site,
• and where appropriate in person by appointment with the course lecturer.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

Assignments cannot be resubmitted.

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