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Contents
Contacts and MySCU................................................................................................................ 3
Unit assessor.................................................................................................................... 3
School enquiries.............................................................................................................. 3
MySCU........................................................................................................................... 3
Elluminate Live!.............................................................................................................. 3
Unit statement............................................................................................................................. 4
Description..................................................................................................................... 4
Aims............................................................................................................................... 5
Objectives....................................................................................................................... 5
Graduate attributes.......................................................................................................... 5
Handbook entry............................................................................................................... 6
Syllabus.......................................................................................................................... 6
Prescribed texts and materials........................................................................................ 6
Recommended reference materials................................................................................. 6
Student assessment requirements.................................................................................... 7
Student academic integrity.............................................................................................. 8
Student feedback............................................................................................................. 8
Assessment details.................................................................................................................... 9
Assignment 1 – Structured essay.................................................................................... 9
Assignment 1: Assessment criteria............................................................................... 13
Final examination...........................................................................................................14
Census dates...................................................................................................................14
Suggested study timetable................................................................................................... 15
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Unit statement
Southern Cross University
School of Commerce and Management
Description
Unit title: International Human Resource Management
Unit code: MNG00311
Undergraduate, postgraduate: Undergraduate
Prerequisites: SOC10245 Working in Organisations and either of MNG00320 Principles and Practice of Human Resource
Management or MNG01413 Human Resource Management in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Corequisites: Nil
Antirequisites: Nil
Other enrolment conditions & requirements:
Pre-req waived for pre-2000 students only
BBus. in Tourism students only require completion of MNG01413 to enrol
Alternate pre-req MNG00151 for BMPS students only
Student Services enrolment
category: Internal
Graded/ungraded: Graded
Field of education: 080303 Human Resource Management
Credit points: 12
MNG00311 – Unit Information 5
Aims
The growth of international business and trade brings with it the recruitment, placement and development of people from many different nationalities in foreign postings or foreigners working abroad for multinational enterprises right across the world. This unit’s aim is to enable the student to effectively conduct the management of diverse human resources, in the international employment context. To facilitate this aim, an understanding of HRM practices in a number of countries, particularly in Asia will be fostered.
Objectives
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. evaluate using Hofstede and other theories the cultural and contextual differences between the national and international dimensions of HRM and compare HRM functions and strategies in
selected countries
2. discuss the merits of different strategies so as to address a variety of practical management problems in the areas of IHRM
3. examine the different approaches to the distribution of employment in a variety of countries and analyse the roles of HR management in resolving employment issues. examine appropriate recruitment, selection, repatriation and compensation systems for use in host and parent companies and within the SME context as well as companies
4 analyse the role of ethics and diversity management critical to ensuring effective IHRM explore future research challenges in international human resource management.
Graduate attributes
As a graduate of the Southern Cross University’s Bachelor of Business from Southern Cross University you are more than just the sum of the knowledge you have acquired through your subjects. During your studies you will have developed other skills, values, and attitudes that are essential for gaining employment and advancing lifelong learning. The University refers to these skills, values and attitudes as the Graduate Attributes.
As a Bachelor of Business graduate, you would have developed the following attributes:
1. professional competency – that is, to have a sufficiently high level of knowledge to gain an appointment within a profession related to business or other scholarly setting
2. reasoning – that is, the ability to solve problems, think critically and analyse situations and information of a structured and unstructured nature within business settings
3. communication and interpersonal skills – that is, the ability to communicate in writing and verbally in ways that are effective and appropriate in professional business settings
4. lifelong learning – that is, to be information literate and an independent learner and have the ability to direct one’s own learning
5. ethical, cultural and environmental awareness – that is, an understanding of the critical importance of ethical behaviour, cultural and environmental awareness and sensitivity within all aspects of business and within organisations.
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Handbook entry
Concentrates on the growing field of international HRM, for example, training for overseas postings,international recruitment and selection, international management development, compensation and international labour relations. Covers cross-cultural management in the broadest sense. Covers comparative HRM to provide students with a perspective of other systems, for example, in selected European and Asian-Pacific countries. Managing diversity is studied with special emphasis on projecting multicultural values and competencies into corporate advantages in the area of international business and trade. An evaluation of business ethics issues for the IHRM role is included.
Syllabus
1. Introduction into understanding the depth and breath of IHRM and the organisation
2. Cultural underpinnings – Hofstede
3. Context of cross-border alliances … what is happening in the world … and where do SMEs fit in. Implications for HRM theory and practice
4. Ethics in th einternaitonal context
5. Selection and IHRM
6. Study week
7. Training and development in international human resource management
8. Compensation and international human resource management
9. Repatriation and international human resource management
10. Performance management
11. Overview of IHRM – the future
12. Study Week
Prescribed texts and materials
Dowling, PJ & Welch DE 2008, International Human Resource Management: Managing People in a Multinational Context, 4th edn, Thomson Learning, London (or any other earlier editions i.e.2004–7)
Recommended reference materials
Business Council of Australia & Towers Perrin and Cresap Australia 1992, Workforce 2000: A Survey of Human Resource Responses to a Changing Workforce and Business Environment, Business Council of Australia, Melbourne.
Dowling, PJ, Schuler, RS & Welch, DE 1999, International Dimensions of Human Resource Management, 3rd edn, Southwestern College Publishing.
Hofstede, G 2001, Culture’s Consequences, 2nd edn, Sage Publications, Beverley Hills, CA.
Hofstede, G 1991, Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind, McGraw-Hill, London.
Office of Multicultural Affairs 1994, Best Practice in Managing a Culturally Diverse Workplace: A Manager’s Manual, AGPS, Canberra.
Pucik, V, Tichy, NM & Barnett, CK 1992, Globalizing Management: Creating and Leading the Competitive Organization, Wiley, New York.
MNG00311 – Unit Information 7
Stace, D 1998, Reaching Out From Down Under – Building Competence for Global Markets, McGraw- Hill, Sydney.
Stone, RJ 1998, Readings in Human Resource Management, vol. 3, John Wiley, Sydney.
Trompenaars, F & Hampden-Turner, C 1997, Riding the Waves of Culture – Understanding Cultural Diversity in Business, Nicholas Brealey Publishing, London.
Vickerstaff, S 1992, Human Resource Management in Europe: Text and Cases, Chapman & Hall, New York.
Warner, M & Joynt, P (eds) 2002, Managing across cultures: Issues and perspectives, 2nd edn, Thomson Learning, Australia.
Journals
International Journal of Human Resource Management (Cardiff)
Asia Pacific HRM (Aus)
International Employment and Relations Review (Aus)
HR Monthly News
Human Resource Planning
Personnel Journal (US)
Personnel Management (UK)
Supplied readings
A number of readings are included with the Study Guide. These comprise relevant professional articles, chapters of books, conference papers, and magazine and newspaper articles. The Study Guide will refer you to these.
The supplied readings, case study book, and textbooks are quite comprehensive and provided to give you a good overview of the subject material.
Students must keep copies of work submitted.
This is a graded unit and grades shall be awarded as detailed in Rule 3.8 of the University’s Rules
Relating to Awards.
In order to achieve a passing grade in this unit, all assessment tasks must be completed, you must obtain a minimum score of 45% in the final examination, a minimum score of 45% for Assignment 1 and a score of at least 50% of the total assessment marks for the unit. The criteria upon which performance in the assessment tasks is judged are outlined in the assessment details section.
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School extension policy
Students wanting an extension must make a request at least 24 hours before the assessment item is due and the request must be received in writing by the unit assessor or designated academic.
Extensions within 24 hours of submission or following the submission deadline will not be granted (unless supported by a doctor’s certificate or where there are exceptional circumstances – this will be at unit assessor’s discretion and will be considered on a case by case basis). Extensions will be for a maximum of 48 hours (longer extensions supported by a doctor’s certificate or exceptional circumstances to be considered on a case by case basis).
A penalty of 10% of the total available grade will accrue for each 24‑hour period that an assessment item is submitted late. Therefore an assessment item worth 20 marks will have 2 marks deducted for every 24‑hour period and at the end of 10 days will receive 0 marks.
Students who fail to submit following the guidelines in this Unit Information Guide will be deemed to have not submitted the assessment item and the above penalty will be applied until the specified submission guidelines are followed.
Student academic integrity
It is expected that a student’s work will comply with the Academic Policy, Chapter 4.20 on Student
Academic Integrity. It is the student’s responsibility to familiarise themselves with the Policy. Failure to comply with the Policy can have severe consequences in the form of University sanctions. For information on this Policy please refer to the following website:
Select Student Academic Integrity (Academic Honesty) – Plain Language Version.
Student feedback
Students are encouraged to complete the online student feedback on learning and teaching survey. This is offered for all units in every study period.
Assessment details
Assignment due dates and the examination period provided here apply to the Australian study period.
These may be varied for students studying elsewhere, please confirm dates with your local tutor.
Regular access to the Internet and reliable computer equipment is required for this course. As this is a second year unit, there is an expectation that you have a reasonable level of understanding in regards to navigating around the academic databases and MySCU. This includes the use of the Blackboard (Bb) site and Discussion Forums.
Please make sure that you retain a complete copy of everything you submit for assessment in case something goes wrong.
Assignment 1 – Structured essay
Due: Week 7
Length: Maximum of 1500 words
Weighting: 50%
Choose ONLY ONE of the following three topics to answer:
1. Critically discuss the range of ethical issues an organisation may face when conducting intercultural business deals, particularly within different countries.
Your answer should also look at the legal and practical implications of ignoring ethical norms in IHRM.
2. Critically compare the differences in IHRM across two countries such as China and USA or India.
Additionally, examine the implications of the methods used in terms of effectiveness.
Here you are being asked to make comparisons using information gained by reading refereed journal articles about differences and similarities in key HR activities such as Selection and Recruitment, Training and Development and Compensation.
3. Explain how Hofstede’s theory of cultural differences can be used to develop more effective HR policies for both HOST and PARENT organisations.
You are expected to use referred journal articles to explain Hofstede’s theory and its limitations when applied to developing effective HRM policies and practices in different countries.
Task
You will be expected to used at least seven refereed journal articles to support your argument in the essay. You may also like to give examples to make your point and show your understanding of how it applies – not just the theory. It is expected that you will at least use seven sources other than your text(including past editions of the textbook), preferably specific topic books or journal/research articles.
Websites (other than through the SCU Library) will not be acceptable, other than for providing examples of theories presented in your answer – these will not be counted in the minimum references required.10 MNG00311 – International Human Resource Management
Your text gives an overview and introduction to the topics; however, you are required to show additional research. In addition, these additional references cannot be simply other HRM/IHRM texts – they should be books or journal articles covering your topic in more detail. As this is a short, applied critical evaluation and analysis, it must not contain long direct quotes or pieces of text taken from your sources.
Please familiarise yourself with SCU’s Plagiarism Policy.
Quota restrictions
The is no restriction on how many students can elect to answer a particular assignment topic.
Important notes
The format should be as follows:
• Subject, student name and student number – (compulsory – submissions without this will not be graded!).
• Use essay style which means that you do not use headings, such as Introduction, Analysis/Main arguments and Conclusion. The marker will expect to see an introduction that states the topic and an argument that will be supported in the remaining essay and an outline of the essay. This will be followed by a typical academic essay that comprises about 150 words across 4–7 sentences.
Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence and is followed by sentences that are supported by a reference. The final paragraph is the conclusion and it has no new points and simply provides a brief summary of the argument and support presented in the paper. Exceeding the word limit by +/– 10% will be penalised. Learn to write succinctly.
• Insert the references you have used for this research (using the correct format from SCU’s referencing format – available on the course website).
• All assignments will be scanned with plagiarism software program so please do not plagiarise! Please note that there are NO resubmit opportunities provided in this unit.
Assessment criteria
You will be assessed using the ‘Assessment criteria and standards matrix’, outlined below. You are urged to study this carefully.
Learning Assistance
You must write in formal academic English. Your grammar and spelling are expected to reach acceptable standards. Errors are not acceptable and will result in a low or fail grade being allocated. You are permitted to use the first person when expressing an opinion.
If you are in doubt about your writing please consult with your local tutor or SCU’s Learning Assistance staff. Obtaining a copy of the Style Manual for Authors, Editors and Printers will also provide you with valuable guidance. This book can be purchased from the University’s Bookstore or online through the publisher’s website.
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Please note: The above are not scores so do not try and assign a value to each rating in an attempt to arrive at a % value for your work. The ratings are simply to reflect where your work excelled and where it needs improvement, nothing more.
Final examination
Exam period: Week 13
Weighting: 50%
Specific details relating to the examination structure will be provided on the ‘Assessment Details’ page of Blackboard during the study period.
In order to achieve a passing grade in this unit you must obtain a minimum score of 45% in the final examination as well as scoring at least 45% in the assignment and a minimum score of 50% overall.
The exam will be closed book – no materials will be allowed into the exam room.
This exam tests your understanding of the materials covered throughout the semester. It will cover the Study Guide, the required readings, the associated textbook chapters, and the Blackboard contents.
Note: Students are permitted to take a hard copy standard English translation dictionary into the examination. Electronic translation dictionaries are not permitted.
Census date
From 2009, census dates at Southern Cross University have changed. The census date is the day upon which your enrolment for the study period becomes fixed. You cannot enrol or withdraw from units after census date without significant academic and/or financial penalties. If you are using the FEE-Help or
HECS-Help Government loan schemes, your debt for the study period is deferred on census date.
You will need to go to My Enrolment at to check your census dates.Select ‘Current Enrolment’ from the menu item called ‘My Study Plans’. Each unit in which you are enrolled will be displayed with its census date clearly identified.
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