Module Details
| Module Code: |
MGMT8037 |
| Title: |
Managing an Int'l Workforce
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Long Title:
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Managing an Int'l Workforce
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| NFQ Level: |
Advanced |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 ) |
| Field of Study: |
3450 - Business & Management
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| Module Description: |
This module will provide students with an understanding of the potential issues associated with the complexities of managing an international workforce.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Analyse the strategic options available to organisations operating under the context of international human resource management. |
| LO2 |
Discuss the potential implications associated with a multicultural workforce in terms of work norms and HR practices. |
| LO3 |
Assess the differences between the practicalities of domestic and international human resource management practices. |
| LO4 |
Critically evaluate the implications and potential of practices such as shared services and outsourcing. |
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Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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The Organisational Context
Globalisation and international strategy and structure options. IHRM strategic options.
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Cultural Implications
Workforce diversity and cultural diversity. Concepts of convergence and divergence. Implications of national culture for communication, employee norms, values and management. Practicalities of a multicultural workforce; teleconferencing, formal and informal, written and oral communication.
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Domestic and International HRM Practices
Performance Management; Goal setting, feedback, reward. Recruitment and selection. Expatriation and repatriation. Corporate social responsibilty and ethics. Cultural implications for IHRM practices.
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Recent Developments
Shared services. Outsourcing. Remote management of employees.
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Supplements
Case studies. Academic podcasts. Best practice articles and journal readings.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 30.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 70.00% |
Assessments
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Lecture |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Students should supplement lecture content with independent study and reading |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Lecture |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Students should supplement lecture content with independent study and reading |
Every Week |
5.00 |
5 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Vance, C.M., Paik, Y.. (2011), Managing a Global Workforce, 1st. All, M.E.Sharpe, London, p.419, [ISBN: 978-0-7656-2349-2].
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Brewster, C., Sparrow, P., Vernon, G.. (2011), International Human Resource Management, 3rd. CIPD, United Kingdom, p.480, [ISBN: 1843982668].
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Dowling, P.J., Welch, D.E.. (2008), International HRM, 5th. all, Thompson, London, p.361, [ISBN: 978-184480-542-6].
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Anne-Wil Harzing, A-W., Ruysseveldt, J.V. (editors). (2004), International Human Resource Management, 2nd. Sage Publications, London, p.499, [ISBN: 0761940405].
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| Other Resources |
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E Books, CIT Ebrary,
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CIT Library Database, JSTOR, Emerald, EBSCO,
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Website, CIPD Website,
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Podcasts, CIPD Free Podcasts,
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