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SYLLABUS

The Global Challenge. Frameworks for International Human Resource Management, 7,5 ECTS Credits

COURSE CATEGORY   Single Subject Course MAIN FIELD OF STUDY   SUBJECT AREA     COURSE CODE   723G31

AIM OF THE COURSE

After completion of the course, the student should be able to - identify, explain and apply key concepts of International Human Resource Management and relate them to the local responsiveness/global integration challenge. - analyse situations in international organizations from a Human Resource Management perspective, identify patterns and problems, develop plausible explanations, suggest well-argued possible solutions, and reflect upon the outcomes of actions taken. - critically analyse and integrate the knowledge gained through reading, discussions and cases, and express it orally and in writing.

CONTENTS

International expansion does not only mean new challenges and opportunities in the management of traditional tangible and intangible assets, but also in the management of human resources. In the great internationalization challenges - such as simultaneous local responsiveness and global integration - strategy, organizational capabilities, and people management are closely intertwined. In this course we will hence use the international business background as a steppingstone to explore the new demands placed on HR work as a firm develops internationally. Within the frameworks of local responsiveness, global integration and coordination we will discuss issues such as global talent management, global leadership development, global teamwork, expatriate management and cross-cultural competence.

TEACHING

The course is designed to encourage active participation and the students are involved in various forms of interactive learning situations. The basic learning pillars are - interactive literature seminars, complemented by individual reading to introduce the students to the research areas, lay a theoretical foundation and provide a basis for discussion. - case seminars where the students will discuss and apply what they have learned during literature seminars and reading in order to practice their ability to analyse situations, and present reasonable and relevant solutions to IHRM problems. - paper-writing based on seminars, readings, cases and team discussions. Homework and independent study are a necessary complement to the course. Language of instruction: English

EXAMINATION

The course will be examined through a number of exercises that are spread out over the duration of the course. - Literature seminar preparations - Casework - Active participation Detailed information about the examination can be found in the courses study guide. Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination. Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades. Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination. Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

At least two years of undergraduate studies with at least 60 ECTS credits in Business administration (equivalent). The teaching language is English and students are expected to possess the language skills required to be an active part of this course.Documented knowledge of English equivalent to Engelska B/Engelska 6: internationally recognized test, e.g. TOEFL (minimum scores: Paper based 575 + TWE-score 4.5, and internet based 90), IELTS, academic (minimum score Overall band 6.5 and no band under 5.5), or equivalent. Exemption from Swedish B.

GRADING

The course is graded according to the ECTS grading scale A-F

CERTIFICATE

Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division.

COURSE LITERATURE

The course literature is decided upon by the department in question.

OTHER INFORMATION

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

The Global Challenge. Frameworks for International Human Resource Management The Global Challenge. Frameworks for International Human Resource Management   Department responsible for the course or equivalent: IEI - Department of Management and Engineering             Registrar No: 2011-00254   Course Code: 723G31           Exam codes: see Local Computer System       Subject/Subject Area :                       Level   Education level     Subject Area Code   Field of Education   G2X   Basic level       SA   The syllabus was approved by the Board of Faculty of Arts and Science 2011-12-13