This course explores the global management of human resources, equipping students with a comprehensive understanding of International Human Resource Management (IHRM) and the analytical skills to evaluate IHRM practices in modern organizations.
The lecture is structured into three main sections:
- Introduction: This section introduces the international dimension of human resource management, laying the foundation for understanding how HRM practices differ across borders.
- IHRM Functions: The second section delves into the core functional areas of IHRM, examining how multinational companies manage their global workforce and talent. Topics include:
- International Assignments
- International Recruitment, Selection, and Retention
- International HR Training and Development
- International Performance Management
- International Compensation
- IHRM Contexts: The final section focuses on the contextual factors influencing IHRM policies and practices, including:
- Regulation and the Changing Context of IHRM
- People Management in Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions
- Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Global Context
- Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability through Ethical HRM Practices
The practice course provides students with hands-on experience in key areas of international human resource management. Course participants will analyze and present case studies in small teams. Additionally, they will apply theoretical concepts to real-world challenges through interactive exercises, small group tasks and class discussions. The practice course also features insights from experienced international practitioners, offering valuable perspectives on current industry practices and trends.
By combining academic input with practical
engagement, the course equips students with essential skills for navigating
global HR environments.
- Trainer/in: Melissa Bel-Lahsen Brunner
- Trainer/in: Helene Tenzer
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