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WORK3201: International Human Resource Management

Semester 2, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit considers the opportunities and challenges associated with managing employees in international and cross-cultural contexts, with specific emphasis on international recruitment, selection, preparation, placement, management development, performance management, reward and remuneration in the international, multi-national and trans-national corporation. Within the context of global labour markets, the unit considers the implications of internationalisation and globalisation for human resource management (HRM), the difference between domestic and international HRM, and the challenges of cross-cultural management. This unit provides students with a theoretical understanding of IHRM and cross-cultural management, as well as a practical understanding of the issues and challenges associated with managing employees in international, global and cross-cultural contexts.

Unit details and rules

Unit code WORK3201
Academic unit Work and Organisational Studies
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
? 
WORK2217
Prerequisites
? 
Completion of at least 48 credit points
Corequisites
? 
None
Assumed knowledge
? 

WORK1003

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Susan McGrathChamp, susan.mcgrathchamp@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Susan McGrathChamp, susan.mcgrathchamp@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Presentation group assignment Oral presentation
TBA
30% - TBA
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3
Final exam (Open book) Type C final exam Final exam
Written exam
40% Formal exam period 2 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
In-semester test (Record+) Type B in-semester exam Mid semester exam
Mid semester exam
30% Week 07
Due date: 14 Oct 2020 at 10:30
1 hour
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
group assignment = group assignment ?
Type B in-semester exam = Type B in-semester exam ?
Type C final exam = Type C final exam ?

Assessment summary

  • Mid semester exam: Through this test you will demonstrate your mastery of topics in the first half of the UOS program. The test will assess your grasp of key concepts, and particularly your ability to link, integrate and evaluate areas of knowledge in International Human Resource Management. The exam will include multiple-choice questions and may include short answer questions – to be confirmed. Please refer to Canvas.
  • Team presentation: You will work in a team (with approximately 3-4 other team members) prompted by a set Task relating to a Course Topic (details on Canvas website). Teams will compile a video (minimum 8 minutes, maximum 10 minutes length). Videos may be selected for presentation to the class followed by question and answer between students. This assessment provides you with the opportunity to develop your subject knowledge, and apply and practice several important skills (working well with others to achieve an outcome and effective oral presentation skills).
  • Final exam: This open-book exam will assess your ability to critically and strategically analyse an applied business problem. It will be based on a topic or topics in the second half of the UOS program and will require you to demonstrate your understanding developed through weekly modules, readings, tutorials and materials.
  • Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school. 

Distinction

75 - 84

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

Credit

65 - 74

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

Pass

50 - 64

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school. 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 FOUNDATIONS 1. Welcome and Unit Information (Synchronous online at 10.30am) 2. Introducing International Human Resource Management (HRM) (Asynchronous online) Lecture (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Introducing International HRM (Synchronous online or on-campus) Tutorial (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 02 Contexts of International HRM (Asynchronous online) Lecture (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Contexts of International HRM (Synchronous online or on-campus) Tutorial (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 03 Cross Cultural Aspects of International HRM (Guest lecture) (Asynchronous online) Lecture (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Cross Cultural Aspects of International HRM (Synchronous online or on-campus) Tutorial (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 04 International Recruitment and Selection (Asynchronous online) Lecture (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
IHRM FUNCTIONS AND TOPICS International Recruitment and Selection (Synchronous online or on-campus) Tutorial (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 05 International Training and Development (Asynchronous online) Lecture (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
International Training and Development (Synchronous online or on-campus) Tutorial (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 06 1. Mid-way Review. Doing well in Assessments 1 & 2 (Synchronous online 10.30am - to be confirmed) 2. Keeping International Staff Safe (Asynchronous online) Lecture (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Keeping International Staff Safe (Synchronous online or on-campus) Tutorial (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 07 The mid-semester exam may be held in Week 7 - Time, date and duration to be confirmed. Independent study (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 08 International Industrial Relations, Global Production and Institutions (Asynchronous online) Lecture (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
International Industrial Relations, Global Production and Institutions (Synchronous online or on campus) Tutorial (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 09 FURTHER IHRM FUNCTIONS International Remuneration (Compensation) (Asynchronous online) Lecture (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
International Remuneration (Compensation) (Synchronous online or on campus) Tutorial (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 10 International Performance Management (Asynchronous online) Lecture (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
International Performance Management (Synchronous online or on campus) Tutorial (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 11 Repatriation (Asynchronous online) Lecture (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Repatriation (Synchronous online or on campus) Tutorial (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 12 Synthesise and Revise (Synchronous online 10.30am - To be confirmed) Lecture (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
TBC Tutorial (1.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4

Attendance and class requirements

Lectures: In Semester 2 2020:

  • There are several online synchronous lectures, with the first one in Week 1 at 10.30am. Others shown in Week 6 and 12 to be confirmed.
  • Weekly topic content is provided as asynchronous videos in Canvas
  • Weekly tutorials are synchronous online (zoom) classes or on campus.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Textbook: Dowling, P., Festing, M. and Engle, A. D. (2017) International Human Resource Management: Managing People in a Multinational Context, Seventh Edition, Cengage Learning.

All other readings for this unit can be accessed on the Library eReserve link available on Canvas.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. explain the economic, social, cultural and political context of international human resource management
  • LO2. draw upon existing and new knowledge to identify and evaluate relevant issues in managing employees in an international environment
  • LO3. apply relevant processes in managing employees in an international environment
  • LO4. demonstrate evidence through readiness assurance tests and team application exercises of respectful, ethical and professional behaviour in diverse settings.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Feedback from in-semester Unit evaluations and Semester 1 online learning have enhanced this UOS.

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