International Human Resource Management
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TFS2302 |
| Type: | Optional obligatory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | T-FE 2006 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2008-2009) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Blomquist, Helena |
| Language of Instruction: | Swedish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009
| Impl. | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2008-08-25 – 2008-12-20 | Helena Blomquist | Swedish | 2008-08-15 – 2008-08-31 |
Learning Outcomes
The course covers the most relevant topics and issues from a theoretical perspective and a real world application perspective. Each functional area will be viewed from both the organisation´s perspective and the individual´s point of view. A special focus will be placed on professional personnel management functions in modern organizations as well as the political, economic, social and legal impact on managers in organizations that cut across national borders.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course 90 h
- lectures and exercises 40 h
- preparing to test 10 h
- course work 10 h
- self-reliant studying 30 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Entrepreneurship
Contents
The topics include: personnel management, planning, job specifications, employee recruitment, selection, testing, interviewing, job evaluation, performance appraisal, compensation structures, benefit programmes, career management and international cultural challenges.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
- Hofstede, G.2000. Organsationer och kulturer. Lund. Studentlitteratur.
- Lomax , S. 2001. Best practices for Managers and Expatrates. A Guide on Selection, Hiring and Compensation. USA. John Wiley and Sons.
- Other material provided by the teacher
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, group work, individual studies and presentations.
Assessment Criteria
1 the student understands the meaning of other cultures
3 the student understands well the meaning of other cultures
5 the student understands excellent the meaning of other cultures
Assessment Methods
Project report and presentations 50%, examination 50%. Numerical (0-5).