HRM-40049 - Module Specification Keele Business School Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 27 April 2024
HRM-40049 - International Human Resource Management
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Level: Level 7
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
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Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
Available as a Free Standing Elective
Co-requisites
None
Prerequisites
none
Barred Combinations
none
Description for 2024/25
The module combines theory and practice which allows students to develop a comprehensive knowledge of contemporary human resource management and thus enables students to better understand effective people management within an international context. It will also develop students' leadership, management and communication skills in a global context.
The module aims to equip students with knowledge and critical understanding of the complex issues of managing people in an international context and the human resources (HR) strategy and practices for organisations operating across national boundaries.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of how organisations formulate and communicate appropriate HR strategies for organisations operating across national boundaries and in accordance with business needs: 1,2Compare and contrast national experience, human resources management (HRM) practice and management of employment relations in different countries: 2Critically evaluate the nature of international HRM, and challenge of people management practices in a cross cultural context: 1,2Conduct research into HR practices in a global context: 2
Study hours
24 hours lectures and tutorials50 hours lecture preparation and reading20 hours tutorial preparation2 hours exam54 hours self-study and preparation for the assessment
School Rules
None
Description of Module Assessment