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1 Global Human Resource Management Module guide Amsterdam School of International Business

2 Author(s) Amie van Woudenberg Swicegood & Eva Kuijper Programme Manager John Sterk Dean AMSIB Module ID 2500GHRE15 Academic Year ECTS 5 Contact hours 42 Course site

3 Contents 1. Module overview Content Learning goals Coherence with other modules Study materials & recommended further reading Set-up of this module Teaching methodology Assignments Exams Assessment Resit General regulations Lesson plan... 8 Appendix 1: Relationship with your programme s profile competencies 9 Appendix 2: Assessment model(s) 10

4 1. Module overview This guide gives you an overview of the module Global Human Resource Management. More detailed information can be found on MyAUAS. 1.1 Content In today s global business environment, the human capital of an organisation plays a crucial role in creating and maintaining competitive advantage. Organisations need to attract, motivate and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge and behaviours in order to reach their business goals. In this course we will discuss the role of Human Resource Management in today s international organisations and we will zoom in on the so called Human Resource Management instruments: workforce planning, recruitment and selection, compensation & benefits, training & development and performance management. In addition, we will look at the health and vitality of the workforce. 1.2 Learning goals # You can: 1. Explain the role of Human Resource Management in international organisations 2. Describe the concept of Strategic Human Resource Management 3. Explain the purpose and use of the various HRM instruments 4. Evaluate the use of the various HRM instruments Appendix 1 defines the relationship of the learning goals within this module with your programme s profile competences. 1.3 Coherence with other modules Since we look at cultural differences in Human Resource Management in different countries for each topic, there is a relation with Cross Cultural Management. We also address legal issues: labour law and legal differences in different countries, for instance regarding hiring practices and compensation & benefits. In this module there is also a relation with Professional & Academic Skills, Principles of Management and Governance, Sustainability & Entrepreneurship.

5 1.4 Study materials & recommended further reading The study material consits of a textbook, articles and cases. Study book Title Author(s) Publisher Year Edition ISBN International Human Resource Management Custom edition Cengage

6 2. Set-up of this module 2.1 Teaching methodology During this course, we will meet once a week. Every other week, we will deal with a different topic. We will alternate between theory lectures in one week followed by a case lecture the next week. During this case lecture we apply what we have learned by working on a case or research assignment related to the topic of the previous week. We will use team-based learning during this course. This means that you will be assigned to a team who you will work with throughout the block. You will do individual work as well as work together on quizzes and cases. You are expected to have read the material before coming to each class. During the theory lectures, quizzes will be held to test your knowledge of the reading material. Additionally, you are expected to work on the case both at home and in class. The case or research assignment will be handed in at the beginning of the theory lecture following the case/assignment lecture. 2.2 Assignments Case and research Assignments (60% of total grade) Each team will work on case and research assignments in class during the case lecture and will finish them at home. The assignments (3-4 pages) need to be brought to the next lecture in hardcopy and sent by to the lecturer. The assignment will be assessed and graded. Feedback will be provided the following week. The efforts of each individual group member are assessed through peer assessment. To prevent/minimize freeriding, the lecturer also monitors the team work of each group by having a regular talk with each group. If a student is free riding, please notify the lecturer to address the issue as soon as possible and not after the assignments or grades have been submitted. The grade for the case and research assignments is based on the quality of the work that has been handed in as well as on the peer assessment. The assessment model(s) for the assignment(s) can be found in Appendix 2. The schedule of when assignments have to be handed in can be found in Section Exams Multiple Choice Tests (40% of total grade) At the end of 5 theory lectures, a multiple choice quiz of 8 questions will be taken on the reading material. Your lecturer will inform you in advance on which dates the quizzes will take place. Feedback on the quizzes will be provided during the same lecture. At the end of the block, the grade will be calculated on the total of 5 tests, 40 questions in total. More information on the material to be studied each week can be found in section 2.7

7 2.4 Assessment The assessment methods used in this module are summarised below. The table also shows how the grade for this module will be calculated. # Description Form Learning goal(s) # Lecture week Weight (%) 1 Multiple choice test in each theory lecture. To be taken individually first, then submitted by group (after group discussion) Written test 1, 2, 3 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 40% 2 Case and research assignments Assignment 1, 2, 3, 4 5, 7, 9, 11, 12 60% 100% 2.5 Resit If the average grade obtained for this module is below 5.5 you must do a resit. Which resit(s) you must do depends on which part(s) is/were insufficient. The different situations are illustrated in the table below. Situation: The resit will consitst of the following test(s): Your average module grade after resit will be calculated using the following weights: The resit(s) will be scheduled in: 1 Average grade for the whole module 5.5 No resit needed N.A. N.A. 2 Average grade for the whole module < central written resit exam, including multiple choice questions and a case Grade resit central written test = 100% 2.6 General regulations 1 You are required to prepare for lessons. If you come to class unprepared, the lecturer has the right to deny you access to the lesson. What is requested of you in terms of lesson preparation is stated below and/ or on the DLWO for this module. 2 You must bring a laptop to school for each class. It is your responsibility to make sure that the battery lasts throughout each lesson. If you fail to bring a laptop to class and/or if the battery does not last throughout class, this is regarded as not being prepared. A lecturer then has the right to deny you (further) access to that lesson. 3 The use of proper business English (as described in the IBS Reporting Guidelines) is required in all written work. This is reflected in the assessment models for written assignments (see appendix 2); in case of a weak score on the business English and layout criterion, the report will be directly graded with a 1 without further taking into account the other grading criteria.

8 2.7 Lesson plan Lecture week Prepare for lesson Lesson the module guide Price: chapter 1 Dowling: chapter 1 Price: chapter 4 Article Introduction to module. Group formation The role of HRM HRM in multinational corporations Workforce Planning Strategic HRM MC quiz 1: Chapters Price: chapters Dowling: chapter 5 Recruitment & Selection MC quiz 2: Chapter Recruitment & Selection in MNE s Assignment 1 on Recruitment & Selection 6 7 Price: chapter 9 Training & Development MC quiz 3: Chapter 9 T&D in MNE s Assignment 2 on T&D 8 9 Price: chapter 10 Dowling: chapter 8 Compensation & Benefits MC quiz 4: Chapter 10 Comp & Ben in MNE s Assignment 3 on Comp & Ben Price: chapter 8 Article Dowling: chapter 6 Performance Management Performance Management in MNE s Assignment 4 on Performance Management 12 Price: chapter 11 Health & Vitality MC quiz 5: Chapters Assignment 5 on Health & Vitality

9 Appendix 1: Relationship with your programme s profile competencies LG You can: 1. Explain the role of Human Resource Management in international organisations 2. Describe the concept of Stategic Human Resource Management and workforce planning 3. Explain the purpose and use of various HRM instruments 4. Evaluate the use of the various HRM instruments LG IBMS Profile Competencies Level III.9 International Human Resource Management, I.1 Intercultural competency, VI.7 Ethical responsibility III.9 International Human Resource Management, II.3 Int. Strategic Vision Development, II.4 Business Process & Change Man., VI.7 Ethical responsibility III.9 International Human Resource Management, I.1 Intercultural competency, II.3 Int. Strategic Vision Development, II.4 Business Process & Change Man. IV.2. Cooperation, IV.3. Business Communication III.9 International Human Resource Management, I.1 Intercultural competency, II.3 Int. Strategic Vision Development, II.4 Business Process & Change Man., IV.2. Cooperation, IV.3. Business Communication, VI.7 Ethical responsibility

10 Appendix 2: Assessment model(s) Assessment Form Case and research Assignments CRITERIA & WEIGHT Introduction (10%) Body (60%) Conclusion (30%) 10 8: outstanding to good The introduction provides a clear situational background, the reason for the report, and questions to be answered in the case or research assignment. Analysis based on the theory discussed in the textbook, but also with the help of other sources. Assumptions have been made based on credible sources. Clear answers to questions have been provided, based on logical and valid argumentation. GRADE Score Comments 7 6: reasonable to passable The introduction provides a brief situational background and questions to be answered in the case or research assignment. Analysis based on the theory discussed in the textbook. Assumptions have been made based only on the theory discussed in the textbook. Clear but brief answers to the questions have been provided. 5 1: fail The introduction does not provide a clear situational background and only obvious questions are mentioned. Analysis based on assumptions which are not based on any theory discussed in the textbook, nor any other credible source. Answers have been provided that lack a ogical argumentation and that are not based on a proper analysis English* The assignment is written in clear, concise and correct Business Prerequisite English Layout & According to the AMSIB reporting guidelines Style* Prerequisite * These criteria will not be graded, but if missing or incomplete, the assignment will be rejected.