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This course explores core strategies in international human resource management and their impact on global organizations. Understanding HR practices across borders is essential for managing diverse workforces and navigating global employment challenges. Learners will analyze globalization's effects on employment, examine transnational corporate strategies, and explore national employment systems. The course equips participants with practical insights to manage pay, diversity, and international assignments effectively. It combines theory with real-world applications, including case studies and critical analysis, to provide a comprehensive understanding of global HRM. The curriculum integrates interactive videos, readings, and quizzes to reinforce learning outcomes. This course is ideal for HR professionals, managers, and students seeking foundational knowledge in global HRM. No prior experience is required, making it accessible to beginners and those exploring international business contexts. This course is part one of a three-course Specialization designed to provide a comprehensive learning pathway in this subject area. While it delivers standalone value and practical skills, learners seeking a more integrated and in-depth progression may benefit from completing the full Specialization. This Specialization is based on the book International Human Resource Management, by Miguel Martínez Lucio and Robert Mackenzie. Copyright ©2022 by Sage Publications Limited. All rights reserved, including rights for text and data mining and training of artificial technologies or similar technologies. Published by Sage Publications Limited, London. Used by arrangement with Sage Publications Limited.

Syllabus

Globalization and employment: developments and contradictions

This module explores how globalization has transformed employment patterns, focusing on the evolution of multinational corporations and the resulting challenges for workers. Learners will investigate the decline of traditional jobs, the emergence of new forms of work, and the gendered impacts of global labor divisions. The module also examines contradictions and unexpected outcomes in the changing world of work.

Transnational corporations, human resource management and globalization

This module explores how transnational corporations (TNCs) develop and implement human resource management (HRM) strategies in a global context. Learners will examine the interplay between integration, adaptation, and local employment systems, as well as the challenges and implications for employment relations. The module also delves into the micro-politics within TNCs and the broader impact of globalization on workforce management.

Continuities and change in national employment relations: the role of politics and ideas

This module explores the complexities of employment relations, focusing on how regulation, political ideologies, and global influences shape national systems. Learners will examine institutional frameworks, the balance between consensus and conflict, and the evolving role of the state in managing work and employment. Case studies and comparative analysis provide insight into the ongoing changes and continuities in employment relations worldwide.

Pay and remuneration in multinationals

This module explores how multinational corporations develop and manage pay and remuneration systems across different countries. Learners will examine the complexities of pay structures, the influence of national regulations, and the challenges of ensuring equity and compliance in global reward systems. The module also addresses strategies MNCs use to navigate regulatory differences and the resulting implications for fairness and standardization.

Equality, diversity and inclusion in multinational corporations

This module examines the principles and challenges of equality, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) within multinational corporations, focusing on global human resource management. Learners will analyze barriers to ED&I, explore regulatory and business motivations, and review real-world case studies to understand practical implementation across diverse national contexts.

Here, there and everywhere: work on international assignments for multinational corporations

This module explores the complexities of international assignments within multinational corporations, focusing on challenges related to fairness, equality, and employee well-being. Learners will examine how compensation, organizational support, and work–life balance intersect with global workforce management. The module also addresses the impact of employment relationships on the success of international assignments.