MC 585 International Human Resource Management

This course covers the optimum organization and employment of human resources to accomplish strategic organizational objectives from a global perspective, with a focus on Europe. Additionally, this course is concerned with the policies and procedures which affect the recruitment, development and deployment of the human resources of firms. The course will address the significant changes which have taken place in this area of management in response to economic and political pressure and will consider policies and practices in various countries.

Credits

3

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Analyze and propose human resource management processes for an international company.
3. Explain and compare trends and development of HRM in various countries.
4. Assess and utilize approaches to controlling and measuring HRM performance.
5. Research and assess the objectives of diversity and its impact on company strategy.
6. Evaluate ethical considerations in international human resource management as they relate to employee rights and employer responsibilities.
7. Research and assess the impact of European Union and national legislation on strategic human resource management in an organization.
8. Assess challenges facing human resources managers in an international context in the area of performance management and employee retention.
9. Describe how human resources functions as a strategic business partner and make recommendations about how it could function more effectively.
10. Develop a strategic human resources plan that supports the mission, goals, and strategies of an international company.