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HRMT20025 International Human Resource Management

Term 2 - 2023

General Information

Overview

In this unit you will study the HR functions, operations, policies and practices that are applicable to the transference of employees for work purposes from one country to another. The unit is designed to raise, study and analyse the issues that will challenge a HR practitioner who is tasked with employing and deploying employees (particularly managerial employees) in different organisational settings in different countries. HRMT20025 International Human Resource Management is an advanced unit that builds upon and applies the knowledge that students have obtained in HRMT20024 Managing Human Resources to managers and employees working in international organisations in a number of countries. The complexities of working in global organisations require more advanced skill levels from human resource (HR) managers.

Details

Career Level: Postgraduate

Unit Level: Level 9

Credit Points: 6

Student Contribution Band: 10

Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Co-requisite: HRMT20024 Managing Human Resources

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 2 - 2023

Brisbane

Melbourne

Online

Sydney

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Website

This unit has a website, within the Moodle system, which is available two weeks before the start of term. It is important that you visit your Moodle site throughout the term. Please visit Moodle for more information.

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Regional Campuses

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville

Metropolitan Campuses

Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Written Assessment

Weighting: 20%

2. Group Work

Weighting: 40%

3. Written Assessment

Weighting: 40%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

CQUniversity Policies

All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.

You may wish to view these policies:

Grades and Results Policy

Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)

Review of Grade Procedure

Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure

Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students

Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students

Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure

Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure

Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure

This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from in class

Feedback

I find the subject very engaging. I'm interested to access additional learning resources post-covid era in order to better understand the impact on IHRM practices & issues among MNEs.

Recommendation

Providing students with continuous support including class discussions of recent case studies and academic journal articles relevant to the IHRM practices and issues of MNEs during the post-covid era.

Unit Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

1. Research and apply the theories that inform the study and practice of international human resource management in a variety of international settings

2. Discuss the significance of international organisations adopting human resource management policies and practices

3. Critically analyse the implementation of human resource management policies and practices in international organisations in a way that is relevant to all management practitioners, not just human resource managers

4. Critically assess the impact of working in various countries on expatriate managers and their families

5. Identify and critically evaluate the most important issues that impact on the practice of international human resource management.

Assessment Tasks

1 Essay (Individual)

Assessment Type

Written Assessment

Task Description

Word Limit: 1200 words (Excluding the reference list)

You will prepare a 1200-word essay to discuss international HRM challenges in the context of multinational enterprises (MNE). Your discussion of international HRM challenges should link with at least one of the first five topics of this unit. You will be required to conduct research and cite at least 5 peer-reviewed academic journal articles. You can also cite the unit textbooks, magazine articles, websites, company reports, and media releases to support your discussion.

Further information about this assessment task is available on the unit Moodle site.

Assessment Due Date

Week 6 Monday (21 Aug 2023) 10:00 am AEST

Submissions must be uploaded to the Moodle website

Return Date to Students

As per the CQU policy, marks and feedback will be returned in two (2) working weeks from the submission date for on time submissions.

Weighting

20%

Assessment Criteria

A full marking rubric will be available on the Moodle site. The following criteria will be the basis of this rubric:

1. Knowledge - Demonstrates awareness and understanding of concepts and theories relevant to the unit throughout the essay (20%)

2. Analysis - Demonstrates the capacity to critically analyse, synthesise, and apply concepts and theories throughout the essay (30%)

3. Argument - Demonstrates the ability to structure a clear, logical argument, supported with evidence from an appropriate range of sources (30%)

4. Referencing - Demonstrates knowledge and application of correct APA style referencing, both in in-text and in the reference list (10%)

5. Communication - Demonstrates the ability to use appropriate conventions of academic writing (10%)

Late submission: Penalty for late submission without approval if applicable (-5% a day)

Important: Plagiarism will be reported to the Academic Services Centre of the University and may result in a “zero” mark.

Referencing Style

American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)

Submission

Online

Submission Instructions

All assignments must be submitted through the Moodle site. No email submissions will be accepted.

Learning Outcomes Assessed

Research and apply the theories that inform the study and practice of international human resource management in a variety of international settings

Discuss the significance of international organisations adopting human resource management policies and practices

Identify and critically evaluate the most important issues that impact on the practice of international human resource management.

Graduate Attributes

Knowledge

Communication

Research

Self-management

Ethical and Professional Responsibility

Leadership

2 Group Presentation and Report

Assessment Type

Group Work

Task Description

Word Limit (Report): 2000 words (Excluding the reference list and Appendices)

Time Limit (PPT Presentation): 15 minutes

You will work in a group of about 3 students for this assessment task. Your group will be provided with a case study outlining the HR policies of a multinational organisation. Each member of your group will adopt the role of the HR Director for one of the countries in which the organisation operates. You will work together to interpret and analyse the HR strategy provided by the organisation's headquarters before working independently to apply this strategy to your own region (i.e., country).

Your group will prepare a report that combines each member's analysis relevant to the country s/he intends to represent, citing at least 8 recent and relevant peer-reviewed academic journal articles.

Your group will also do a PowerPoint presentation in the Week 10 workshop, where you will outline the key elements of your report in a professional manner.

Further information about this assessment task is available on the Moodle site.

Assessment Due Date

Week 10 Monday (18 Sept 2023) 10:00 am AEST

Submissions must be uploaded to the Moodle website

Return Date to Students

As per the CQU policy, marks and feedback will be returned in two (2) working weeks from the submission date for on time submissions.

Weighting

40%

Assessment Criteria

A full marking rubric will be available on the unit Moodle site. The following criteria will be the basis of this rubric:

Presentation:

1. Quality of the ppt presentation - Demonstrates high quality of the ppt presentation, design and visual aids (10%)

2. Content - Provides an accurate account of HR issues, and suggests effective and appropriate HRM strategies and/or recommendations for the region (20%)

3. Presentation style, competency and teamwork - Demonstrates presentation skills and competencies within the time limit (10%)

Report:

4. Analysis - Demonstrates the ability to engage in critical analysis in the context of contemporary IHRM practices (20%)

5. Recommendations - Provides effective strategies and demonstrates justification for the recommended strategies (20%)

6. Research - Demonstrates additional research beyond the course material and textbook, including the use of at least 8 recent and relevant peer-reviewed academic journal articles (10%)

7. Communication and presentation (written) - Overall presentation of the document, including referencing style, formatting, layout, writing, and grammar (10%)

Late submission: Penalty for late submission without approval if applicable [(-5% a day]

Important: Plagiarism will be reported to the Academic Services Centre of the University and may result in a “zero” mark.

Referencing Style

American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)

Submission

Online Group

Submission Instructions

All assignments must be submitted through the Moodle site. No email submissions will be accepted.

Learning Outcomes Assessed

Discuss the significance of international organisations adopting human resource management policies and practices

Critically analyse the implementation of human resource management policies and practices in international organisations in a way that is relevant to all management practitioners, not just human resource managers

Critically assess the impact of working in various countries on expatriate managers and their families

Graduate Attributes

Knowledge

Communication

Cognitive, technical and creative skills

Research

Self-management

Ethical and Professional Responsibility

Leadership

3 Report (Individual)

Assessment Type

Written Assessment

Task Description

Word Limit: 2000 words (Excluding the reference list and Appendices)

You will be required to extensively research an Australian-based organisation that also operates overseas. Your research should specifically focus on HR issues and policies relevant to the chosen company. Then, you will prepare a 2000-word report outlining how this organisation's HR practices have been affected by recent external environmental factors (such as the COVID pandemic, political or economic instability in the host country/countries).

Your report will also provide recommendations on how the selected organisation can adjust its HR strategy in the future in light of the significant environmental forces affecting both Australia and the host country/countries.

You are required to cite at least 8 recent and relevant academic peer-reviewed journal articles and other relevant sources.

Further information about this assessment task is available on the Moodle site.

Assessment Due Date

Review/Exam Week Thursday (12 Oct 2023) 10:00 am AEST

All assignments must be submitted through the Moodle site. No email submissions will be accepted.

Return Date to Students

As per University policy, assessment marks and feedback for this task will be made available to students on the Confirmation of Grades. date.

Weighting

40%

Assessment Criteria

A full marking rubric will be available on the unit Moodle site. The following criteria will be the basis of this rubric:

1. Knowledge - Demonstrates awareness and understanding of concepts and theories relevant to the unit throughout the report (10%)

2. Analysis - Demonstrates the capacity to critically analyse, synthesise, and apply concepts and theories throughout the report (25%)

3. Research - Demonstrates the ability to thoroughly investigate an organisation and the IHRM activities it is undertaking, supported by the use of recent and relevant peer-reviewed academic journal articles (minimum of 8) (25%)

4. Recommendations - Provides effective strategies and demonstrates justification for the recommended strategies (20%)

5. Referencing - Demonstrates knowledge and application of the correct APA style referencing (10%)

6. Communication - Demonstrates the ability to use appropriate conventions of academic writing (10%)

Late submission: Penalty for late submission without approval if applicable (-5% a day)

Important: Plagiarism will be reported to the Academic Services Centre of the University and may result in a “zero” mark.

Referencing Style

American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)

Submission

Online

Submission Instructions

All assignments must be submitted through the Moodle site. No email submissions will be accepted.

Learning Outcomes Assessed

Research and apply the theories that inform the study and practice of international human resourcemanagement in a variety of international settings

Critically analyse the implementation of human resource management policies and practices in international organisations in a way that is relevant to all management practitioners, not just human resource managers

Critically assess the impact of working in various countries on expatriate managers and their families

Identify and critically evaluate the most important issues that impact on the practice of international human resource management.

Graduate Attributes

Knowledge

Communication

Cognitive, technical and creative skills

Research

Self-management

Ethical and Professional Responsibility

Leadership