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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Human Resource Management For Global Business
Reference BS3937 Version 2
Created May 2017 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved October 2012 SCQF Points 15
Amended August 2017 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To develop the student's critical understanding of the principles and practices which influence the development and implementation of Human Resource Management in international companies.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Diagnose and explain the factors that influence the success or otherwise of an international expatriate assignment.
2 Understand the international human resource management strategies and practices developed and implemented by organisations operating on a global basis.
3 Critically assess and evaluate the cultural impact of international human resource management strategies and practices in an organisational setting.

Indicative Module Content
International work environments and their social, cultural, economic, legal and business factors. International institutions and their links to HRM business practices. The impacts of cultural differences on working practices of individuals, teams and organisations. The different roles and structures of the HRM function in a vareity of countries worldwide. Management appointments, team building and staff development across international boundaries. The policies and processes of expatriate assignments.

Module Delivery
The module is delivered through a series of lectures, interactive group work and tutorials.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 54 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 96 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Examination Weighting: 40% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2
Description: Written examination
Component 2
Type: Coursework Weighting: 60% Outcomes Assessed: 2, 3
Description: Coursework assignment

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The Module is assessed by two components: C1 - Examination - 40% weighting. C2 - Coursework - 60% weighting. Module Pass Mark = Grade D (40%)
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A At least 70% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component
B At least 60% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component
C At least 50% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component
D At least 40% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component
E At least 35% on weighted aggregate
F Less than 35% on weighted aggregate
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None in addition to course entry requirements or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
This module is for delivery at BHMS Luzern, Switzerland.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 BREWSTER, C., SPARROW, P. and VERNON, G., 2016. International human resource management. 4th ed. London: CIPD-Kogan Page.
2 DOWLING, P.J., FESTING, M. and ENGEL, A.D., 2017. International human resource management: managing people in a multinational context. 7th ed. London: Cengage.
3 HARZING, A. and PINNINGTON, A. 2015. International human resource management. 4th ed. London: Sage..
4 REES, C. and EDWARDS, T., 2016. International human resource management: globalization, national systems and multinational companies. 3rd ed. Harlow: Pearson Education.


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