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HRM-40049 - Module Specification
Keele Business School
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

For academic year: 2022/23 Last Updated: 19 January 2023

HRM-40049 - International Human Resource Management
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Level: Level 7
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733094

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

none

Barred Combinations

none

Description for 2022/23

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.

Aims
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: 1,2
Compare and contrast national experience, human resources management (HRM) practice and management of employment relations in different countries: 2
Critically evaluate the nature of international HRM, and challenge of people management practices in a cross cultural context: 1,2
Conduct research into HR practices in a global context: 2

Study hours

24 hours lectures and tutorials
50 hours lecture preparation and reading
20 hours tutorial preparation
2 hours exam
54 hours self-study and preparation for the assessment

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Assignment weighted 40%
A written assignment of 2500 words
An in-depth examination of a topic on international HR. Students are required to demonstrate in-depth understanding of relevant theories and concepts and link them to practice.

2: Exam weighted 60%
A written examination
Two-hour essay-based examination which covers the content from across the whole module.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 19 January 2023