Examines
the impact of culture on the process of managing the human resources in
multinational or global corporations. Topics examined include: the conceptual
and methodological challenges in international HRM research; the role of
culture in shaping managerial perceptions and actions; HRM systems as cultural
artefacts; conflict between indigenous HRM frameworks; and the problems of
transferring HRM systems across cultural boundaries. Issues such as
expatriation versus local management, selecting and preparing for international
assignments, intercultural competence, cultural adaptations at the individual
and system level, the management of host country nationals and joint venture
partnerships, and the influence of globalization on future HRM practices are
also examined. The course also examines the global uniformity/differentiation
policy debate and its implications for global organizations.
