Course Catalogue

Liverpool Business School

The aim of this module is to explore different approaches to managing people in an international arena. In terms of people management, it can be argued that the world marketplace is shrinking. There are more global organizations and outsourcing of people to different countries and cultures. The intention of this module is to explore the management of people in international contexts and gain an understanding of the varying worldwide policy and practice.
In addition, using multiple case studies, educational videos, and hands-on class activities, this course will help students develop analytical and critical thinking skills to describe and analyze different organizational cases related to international HRM.

Outline Syllabus:
Culture and Cross-Cultural Management
Comparative Human Resource Management
The Transfer of Employment Practices across Borders in Multinational Companies
Approaches to IHRM
Human Resource Management in Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions
International ethical dimensions
International Recruitment and Selection
International Training and Development
International Reward
Future of IHRM

Module Overview:
This module discusses multiple topics relevant to international HRM. Students will gain insights on what it means to work as an HR professional in international contexts.