International Human Resources Management

Course module MIB-304

Eng. Ec. SARPE Constantin- Adrian adrian@pcte.edu.in

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Purpose of the module

In a globalized world, migration of workforce become a phenomenon present in almost every important company. Managing this valuable human resource in order to get the best out of it become a purpose of the managers. Understanding the issues of the international human resource, discovering various solutions, and learning valuable managerial tehniques will help all future managers.

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Lectures:
1. Introduction in International Human Resources 2. International Recruitments 3. Trainings and development of IHR 4. Performance evaluation and management 5. Multiculturalism and global perspectives 6. Strategic IHRM 7. HRM in cross-border merges and aquisitions 8. International compensation system 9. Expatriates complexe issues 10. Female & family issues 11. International industrial relations 12. IHRM ethics 13. EU labour market
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Class discussion 1
Prepare an analysis/report of the human resource management strategies approached in the following countries: United States of America Germany Japan Russia United Kingdom of Great Britain and North Ireland China Japan Italy Brazil Romania

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Class discussion 2
Prepare an analysis/report of the human resource management strategies approached in the following corporations: Toyota Microsoft BP ING TCS Samsung Lufthansa Huawei Gazprom Hilton

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Assignment 1
Prepare a recruitment strategy for a management position, including interview questions and any additional details you consider relevant

Assignment 2
Prepare a review of HR publications (at least 5) regarding the impact of international corporate merges or aquisitions. Mention the sources and your own conclusions.

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Assignment 3
Prepare an essay with the title: Laborers migration or international braindrain?. Essay should have at least 4 pages. At least one page should be represented by personal conclusions. The essay should be based on statistical data, HR articles,

Assignment 4
Prepare a personal career plan for the future 5 years in which to analyse your avilability to access international job opportunities.

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Presentation topics
IHRM and change management in multinational companies Globalization and multiculturalism Quarterly report on IHRM trends Compensation packages Performance boost evaluation and methods IHRM in international organizations (eg. UN) Think global, act local IHRM perspective Leadership and motivation in international environment Background, competencies and performance Failiure of expatriates Repatriation

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Case study discussions

Role of IHRM in organizations Corporate foreign expansion Recruitment systems used by international companies Self-development at workplace Employee retention Diferences in labour legislation Labour disputes CSR Unemployement and consequences for IHRM Competitivity at workplace Coaching culture IHRM and oraganizational structure

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Activities
DEBATES Prepare information for group debates on one of the following topics:
Low cost human resource vs. Investment in development of HR Multinational working environment vs. Homogeneus working environment Career vs. Family Expansion of HR vs. Downsizing Socialist politics for workers vs. Right-side politics for enterprises Personal skills vs. Techincal skills

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Activities
ROLE PLAY Prepare information for role play for the following situations:
1. Ion, one of the employees is extreamly unhappy because he doesent feel his work apreciated. He expect motivation actions from his manager. 2. Maria is concerned about the fact that her family wont agree with her reassignment in Africa. 3. Mihai didnt reached performance standards for the last Q. A comission is assembeling to decide future measures.

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Grading System
MSE 15p Presentations 6p Assignments 6p Activities 5p Case studies and class activity 5p Hourly tests 3p

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