International HR Management

Lehrinhalte

* Key concepts of international HRM and their linkage to international management approaches
* Universalistic vs. contextual approaches in HRM
* Internationalisation strategies of MNCs and their impact on HR practices
* Approaches to global staffing and knowledge flows in an international context
Strategic Intercultural Management

  • Global Management Skills
  • Managing Cultural Differences in the Workplace
  • Cultural Models and Frameworks in comparison

Art der Vermittlung

Präsenzveranstaltung

Art der Veranstaltung

Pflichtfach

Empfohlene Fachliteratur

  • Part Marion Roßhap (individual/group work & exam):
Perlmutter, H. V. (1969), The Tortuous Evolution of the Multinational Corporation, Columbia Journal of World Business (4), pp. 9-18.
Chung C. & Sparrow P. (2024), Exploring the configuration of international HRM strategies for global integration and local responsiveness in MNEs, The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 35:11, 1943-1969, DOI:10.1080/09585192.2024.2320768
Part Karin Schreiner :
Exam relevant:
Brinkmann U. & Van Weerdenburg O. (2014), Intercultural Readiness. Four competences for working across cultures. Palgrave Macmillan.
Further literature:
Spencer-Oatey, H., Franklin, P., Lazidou, D. (2022), Global Fitness for Global People. How to manage and leverage cultural diversity at work. Castledown.
Thomas, D. C., Yuan, L. (2020), Cultural Intelligence in the World of Work, Springer.

Lern- und Lehrmethode

Lecture, blended learning, discussion, online quizzes, group discussions, case studies

Prüfungsmethode

Continuous assessment and final written exam

Voraussetzungen laut Lehrplan

Modules Strategic and Sustainable HR Management; HRM & (Digital) HR Practices I; HRM & (Digital) HR Practices IIa + IIb

Schnellinfos

Studiengang

Digital HR Management und angewandtes Arbeitsrecht (Master)

Akademischer Grad

Master

ECTS Credits

3.00

Unterrichtssprache

Englisch

Studienplan

Berufsbegleitend

Studienjahr, in dem die Lerneinheit angeboten wird

2025

Semester in dem die Lehrveranstaltung angeboten wird

4 SS

Incoming

Nein

Lernergebnisse der Lehrveranstaltung

On successful completion of the class, students will be able to:
Describe and explain the concepts of global integration and local responsiveness in international business and critically reflect the resulting tension and its implication for international HRM
Contrast universalistic and contextual paradigms in international HRM and identify relevant institutional factors for different international HRM practices
Critically evaluate different approaches to global staffing and their relevance for knowledge flows within an MNC
Apply a framework for strategic international HRM and develop an international HRM strategy based on the most relevant factors
Describe the key concepts of culture, intercultural competence and intercultural management
Critically reflect the impact of culture in intercultural management settings
Recognise and find solutions to critical incidents in intercultural management

Kennzahl der Lehrveranstaltung

1705-21-01-BB-DE-28