International Human Resource Management

• Credit value: 15 credits at Level 7
• Convenor: Dr Sara Chaudhry
• Tutors: Dr Rebecca Gumbrell-McCormick, Dr Ashok Kumar and guest speakers
• Assessment: a 3000-word essay (100%) 

In this module we cover the theory and practice of human resource management (HRM) at the international level, working with other cultures and values, the practice of HRM in multinational firms, including performance management and training, as well as international regulation and governance.

By the end of this module, you will:

• understand theory and practice in the study of international human resource management
• be familiar with the approaches to HRM in a number of countries and understand their similarities and differences
• have a better grasp of the specific issues involved in working with people from other cultures and countries
• understand the specific issues involved in HRM in multinational firms, including performance and pay, training and development, and diversity and well-being.