International Human Resource Management

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Concepts of International Management, India’s attractiveness for International Business, What is IHRM, Issues in IHRM, Barriers to Efective Global HRM, Expanding the Role of HRM in International firms.

HRM – 008
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
MODULE : 1 Introduction: Overview
Concepts of International Management, India’s attractiveness for International
Business, What is IHRM, Issues in IHRM, Barriers to Efective Gloal HRM,
E!panding the Role of HRM in International "irms#
MODULE : 2 Organisational Structure in MNC and International
Dimensions of !M
International Human Resource Management $pproaches, %he &ath to Gloal
'tatus, Initial (ivision 'tructure)Earl* 'tages of Internationali+ation,,
International (ivision, Gloal &roduct- $rea (ivision, .e/ %*pes of Multinational
'tructures, Role of Human Resource, 'trategies for International 0rganisations,
Implications for Human Resource Management &olic*, $n Integrated 'trategic
"rame/or1, %he "le!ile 0rganisation 2 %he E3 Model, %he Conte!t of
Management and 0rganisations in Europe
MODULE : " International Sta#ng
.ature of IHRM, .et HR Re4uirements, International 5aour Mar1et 6 'ources,
E!ecutive .ationalit* 'ta7ng &olicies
MODULE : $ Com%ensation and &ene'ts
Compensation and Bene8ts, (eigning Compensation &rogramme, 9e*
Components of Interaction Compensation &rogramme, $pproaches to
International Compensation, (iferentiating Bet/een &C.s and %C.s, %ermination
of Contract, Incentives and Corporate Commitments, %he :apanese Model and Ma
%sushita#
MODULE : ( )raining and Develo%ment
Reasons for %raining, E!patriate %raining, Impact of (iferent 5earning 't*les on
%raining, %*pes of Cross;Cultural %raining, Cultural $ssimilators, $ction 5earning
and the E!periential $pproach, %ransferailit* across Cultures, %he
0rganisational 5earning
MODULE : * +erformance Management in international Organisations
Basis of &erformance Management, &erformance Management and its 5in1 /ith
other HR &rocesses, &erformance Management; %/o E!amples, Culture and
0rganisational &erformance, Competence $pproach to HRM, Management
Competences $pproach, European and International Competences, %he Cultural
Regard for Managers and their Competences, (iferent (egrees of
Internationalisation of Companies, &rolem Inherent /ithin the Competences
Model, :o 'atisfaction
MODULE : , E-%atriation and !e%atriation
E!patriation, 'electing %hird;Countr* .ationals )%C.s,, 'electing Host;Countr*
.ationals )HC.s,, $n E!patriation $d<ustment Model, E!patriate "ailure, %he Role
of E!patriate, %he Reasons for E!patriation, 'uccess in E!patriate $ssignment,
Cultural "actors in International Career Choice, Women and E!patriation, s0ther
Cultural "actors in International Career Choice, Implications for HR Managers,
Repatriation, (esigning a Repatriation &rogramme#
MODULE : . Industrial !elations
Introduction, 9e* Issues in International Industrial Relations, %rade 3nions and
International Industrial Relations, &reventing Gloal Integration of M.C
0perations, %he Response of %rade 3nions to M.Cs, Regional Integration 2 %he
European 3nion )E3,,Regional Integration2 %he .orth $merican "ree %rade
$greement ).$"%$,, %he Impact of (igital Econom*
MODULE : / Sustaining International &usiness O%erations
%ransferring 'taf for International Business $ctivities, %he Role 0f .on;
E!patriates, Role of the Corporate HR "unction, International :oint =entures,
Implications for the Management of :oint =entures#
MODULE : 10 Managing +eo%le in International Conte-t
HRM and Be*ond, '/edish Cultural and &eople Management, &eople
Management in 'pain, "rench Culture and &eople Management, %he $merican
Model of &eople Management, %he (utch Model of &eople Management, :apanese
&eople Management, %he British model of &eople Management, $ European union
Model of &eople Management, Chinese Model of &eople Management, German
&eople Management, 'oviet 3nion &eople Management, Russian &eople
Management, &eople Management in the C+ech Repulic, &eople Management in
'outh $frica, $frican &eople Management, Indian &eople Management, %he "uture
0rgani+ation#
MODULE : 11 Indian Multinational Com%anies
India Inc#’s .e/ M.Cs2 M > $, Indian :oint =enture, Indian Green8elds,
International 0perations of the %ata Group#
MODULE : 12 Issues1 C2allenges and )2eoretical Develo%ments
IHRM %rends and "uture Challenges, Challenges for the HR "unction of the
Multinational "irm, Mode of 0peration and IHRM, %heoretical (evelopment in
International HRM )Micro > Macro,, &olitical Ris1 $ssessment, %he 5egal Conte!t
of Human Resource Management, Brier*2 $ Recurring &rolem in International
Business, M.C as a Gloal Citi+en and Good Corporate Citi+en, Corporate 'ociet*
Responsiilit*2 $ Case of %ata 'teel, International $ccords and Corporate Codes of
Conduct, Implications for the HR "unction of the M.Cs "irm#
MODULE : 1" Cultural Dimensions of !M
3nderstanding Culture, (eterminants of Culture, Importance of Cultural
'ensitivit*, Cross Cultural %heories, Cross Culture Communication, Cross Culture
.egotiations, .ational Culture and 0rganisation Culture, Cross Cultural
0rganisation, %ransferailit* $cross Culture, &otential Cross;Cultural &rolems#
!ECOMMENDED &OO3S:
?# International Human resource Management 6 &5 Rao, E!cel Boo1s
@# International Human Resorce Management, 9 $s/athappa, 'adhna
(as, Mc Gra/ Hill Companies
A#International Human Resource Management ; Monir H %a*e 6
0!ford 3niversit* &ress ; @BBC#

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Course Syllabus: HRM – 008 INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of Human Resource Management (HRM) practices within an international context, with a particular focus on India's role in global business.

Module 1: Introduction: Overview

  • Concepts of International Management: Foundational understanding of management principles in a global setting.
  • India's Attractiveness for International Business: Examination of factors that draw international businesses to India.
  • What is IHRM (International Human Resource Management)? Definition and scope of IHRM.
  • Issues in IHRM: Key challenges and complexities in managing HR across borders.
  • Barriers to Effective Global HRM: Obstacles hindering successful global HR implementation.
  • Expanding the Role of HRM in International Firms: How the HR function evolves and gains strategic importance in multinational corporations.

Module 2: Organisational Structure in MNC and International Dimensions of HRM

  • International Human Resource Management Approaches: Different strategies for IHRM.
  • The Path to Global Status: Stages of internationalization for organizations.
  • Initial Division Structure (Early Stages of Internationalization): How companies first structure their international operations.
  • International Division, Global Product-Area Division: Common organizational structures for MNCs.
  • New Types of Multinational Structures: Exploring modern, more flexible organizational models.
  • Role of Human Resource, Strategies for International Organisations: HR's strategic role in global organizations.
  • Implications for Human Resource Management Policy: How organizational strategies impact HR policies.
  • An Integrated Strategic Framework: Developing a cohesive strategic approach.
  • The Flexible Organisation – The E3 Model: Understanding adaptable organizational structures.
  • The Context of Management and Organisations in Europe: Regional perspectives on international management.

Module 3: International Staffing

  • Nature of IHRM: Delving deeper into the characteristics of IHRM.
  • Net HR Requirements: Determining global human resource needs.
  • International Labour Market & Sources: Understanding global talent pools and sourcing methods.
  • Executive Nationality Staffing Policies: Policies related to employing parent-country nationals (PCNs), host-country nationals (HCNs), and third-country nationals (TCNs) in executive roles.

Module 4: Compensation and Benefits

  • Designing Compensation Programme: Principles of creating global compensation structures.
  • Key Components of International Compensation Programme: Essential elements of international pay.
  • Approaches to International Compensation: Different strategies for compensating international employees.
  • Differentiating Between PCNs and TCNs: Compensation considerations for different national employee types.
  • Termination of Contract: Managing expatriate contract termination.
  • Incentives and Corporate Commitments: Global incentive structures and corporate obligations.
  • The Japanese Model and Matsushita: A case study of a specific country's compensation approach.

Module 5: Training and Development

  • Reasons for Training: Why international training is crucial.
  • Expatriate Training: Specific training needs for employees working abroad.
  • Impact of Different Learning Styles on Training: Adapting training to diverse learning preferences.
  • Types of Cross-Cultural Training: Different methods for developing cultural competence.
  • Cultural Assimilators: Tools for cross-cultural understanding.
  • Action Learning and the Experiential Approach: Practical, hands-on training methods.
  • Transferability across Cultures: Ensuring skills and knowledge are applicable globally.
  • The Organisational Learning: Building a learning organization in an international context.

Module 6: Performance Management in International Organisations

  • Basis of Performance Management: Foundational concepts.
  • Performance Management and its Link with other HR Processes: Integration with other HR functions.
  • Performance Management – Two Examples: Case studies.
  • Culture and Organisational Performance: Influence of national culture on performance.
  • Competence Approach to HRM: Using competencies in HR.
  • Management Competences Approach, European and International Competences: Defining and assessing managerial competencies globally.
  • The Cultural Regard for Managers and their Competences: Cultural influences on managerial evaluation.
  • Different Degrees of Internationalisation of Companies: How company internationalization affects performance management.
  • Problem Inherent within the Competences Model: Challenges in applying competency models globally.

Module 7: Expatriation and Repatriation

  • Expatriation: The process of sending employees abroad.1

  • Selecting Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), Selecting Host-Country Nationals (HCNs): Strategies for international staffing.
  • An Expatriation Adjustment Model: Frameworks for successful expatriate adaptation.
  • Expatriate Failure: Reasons why expatriate assignments might not succeed.
  • The Role of Expatriate, The Reasons for Expatriation, Success in Expatriate Assignment: Understanding the purpose and success factors of expatriation.
  • Cultural Factors in International Career Choice: Influence of culture on career decisions.
  • Women and Expatriation, Other Cultural Factors in International Career Choice: Specific considerations for female expatriates and other cultural nuances.
  • Implications for HR Managers: Actionable insights for HR professionals.
  • Repatriation: The process of returning expatriates home.
  • Designing a Repatriation Programme: Creating effective strategies for returning employees.

Module 8: Industrial Relations

  • Key Issues in International Industrial Relations: Challenges in managing labor relations globally.
  • Trade Unions and International Industrial Relations: Role and impact of unions across borders.
  • Preventing Global Integration of MNC Operations: How industrial relations can hinder global integration.
  • The Response of Trade Unions to MNCs: Union strategies in response to multinational companies.
  • Regional Integration – The European Union (EU), The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA): Impact of regional trade blocs on industrial relations.
  • The Impact of Digital Economy: How digitalization affects industrial relations.

Module 9: Sustaining International Business Operations

  • Transferring Staff for International Business Activities: Managing global mobility.
  • The Role of Non-Expatriates: Utilizing local or non-traditional international staff.
  • Role of the Corporate HR Function: Central HR's strategic role in global operations.
  • International Joint Ventures, Implications for the Management of Joint Ventures: HR challenges and strategies in international partnerships.

Module 10: Managing People in International Context

  • HRM and Beyond: Broader perspectives on people management.
  • Country-Specific People Management Models:In-depth examination of HR practices in various countries/regions:
    • Swedish, Spanish, French, American, Dutch, Japanese, British, European Union, Chinese, German, Soviet Union (historical), Russian, Czech Republic, South African, African (general), Indian.
  • The Future Organization: Foresight into evolving organizational structures and HR needs.

Module 11: Indian Multinational Companies

  • India Inc.'s New MNCs (M > A): Indian companies expanding globally through mergers and acquisitions.
  • Indian Joint Ventures, Indian Greenfields: Different modes of international expansion for Indian firms.
  • International Operations of the Tata Group: A case study of a prominent Indian multinational.

Module 12: Issues, Challenges and Theoretical Developments

  • IHRM Trends and Future Challenges: Emerging trends and future obstacles in IHRM.
  • Challenges for the HR Function of the Multinational Firm: Specific difficulties faced by HR in MNCs.
  • Mode of Operation and IHRM: How different international business modes impact HR.
  • Theoretical Development in International HRM (Micro > Macro): Academic frameworks and theories in IHRM.
  • Political Risk Assessment: Evaluating political stability for international operations.
  • The Legal Context of Human Resource Management: Legal aspects of global HR.
  • Bribery – A Recurring Problem in International Business: Ethical challenges.
  • MNC as a Global Citizen and Good Corporate Citizen: Corporate social responsibility in a global context.
  • Corporate Society Responsibility – A Case of Tata Steel: Example of CSR in an Indian MNC.
  • International Accords and Corporate Codes of Conduct: Global guidelines for business ethics.
  • Implications for the HR Function of the MNC Firm: Actionable insights for HR.

Module 13: Cultural Dimensions of HRM

  • Understanding Culture, Determinants of Culture: Foundational concepts of culture.
  • Importance of Cultural Sensitivity: Why cultural awareness is vital in IHRM.
  • Cross Cultural Theories: Academic models for analyzing cultural differences.
  • Cross Culture Communication, Cross Culture Negotiations: Practical skills for international interactions.
  • National Culture and Organisation Culture: Interplay between national and organizational cultures.
  • Cross Cultural Organisation: Understanding culturally diverse organizations.
  • Transferability Across Culture: Adapting HR practices across cultural contexts.
  • Potential Cross-Cultural Problems: Identifying and mitigating cultural challenges.

Recommended Books:

  1. International Human Resource Management – P L Rao, Excel Books
  2. International Human Resource Management, K Aswathappa, Sadhna Das, Mc Graw Hill Companies
  3. International Human Resource Management – Monir H Tayeb, Oxford University Press

This syllabus outlines a rigorous and comprehensive study of International Human Resource Management, blending theoretical concepts with practical implications, and notably incorporating an Indian perspective throughout.
 
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