International HR Management

Brief description

* 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

Mode of delivery

face to face

Type

compulsory

Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools

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.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

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

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment and final written exam

Prerequisites and co-requisites

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

Infos

Degree programme

Digital HR & angewandtes Arbeitsrecht

Cycle

Master

ECTS Credits

3.00

Language of instruction

English

Curriculum

Part-Time

Academic year

2025

Semester

4 SS

Incoming

No

Learning outcome

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

Course code

1705-21-01-BB-DE-28