International Human Resource Management

Modules

Unit 1: Approaches to International Human Resource Management 

• Define the shift from traditional personnel management to the strategic role of international HRM.

Unit 2: Context of International HRM 

• Examine the organisational and cultural contexts that influence global HR strategies.

Unit 3: Staffing the Organisation 

• Summarise approaches to international staffing, including the selection of expatriates and host-country nationals.

Unit 4: Managing Performance in an International Context 

• Evaluate performance appraisal techniques for a diverse, global workforce.

Unit 5: Training and Developing the International Workforce 

• Discuss the importance of cultural training and developing a global perspective for expatriates.

Unit 6: Reward Management for International HRM 

• Analyse international remuneration components and taxation issues within an international human resource management course.

Unit 7: Repatriation Policies and Practices 

• Explain the repatriation process and how to ease the transition for employees returning from overseas.

Unit 8: Employee Relations and the International Firm 

• Discuss trade union recognition and the response of labour to regional integration.

Unit 9: Issues and Challenges in International HRM 

• Explore social responsibility and case studies from emerging markets like China and India.

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Assessment

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

Course Text

For this course, you will be required to purchase the following textbook:

Peter J Dowling, Denice E Welch and Randall S Schuler (1999) International Human Resource Management: Managing People in a Multinational Context, third edition, Cincinatti, OH: South-Western College Publishing.

Qualifications

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in International Human Resource Management.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

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Career

Studying an international human resource management course helps build essential knowledge ahead of careers in multinational corporations, NGOs, and global recruitment agencies. This course is perfect for those aiming for roles such as International HR Analyst, Global Mobility Specialist, or Talent Acquisition Manager. By understanding international HRM, you position yourself as a valuable asset to any business looking to expand its reach beyond national borders.

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