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This course explores strategies for managing human resources in multinational environments, emphasizing global trends and local contexts. Understanding these dynamics is vital for HR professionals and managers navigating complex international workplaces. Learners will examine migration, HRM challenges in developing economies, and the evolving landscape of training and skill formation. The course equips participants to analyze how business schools and consultancies influence managerial practices worldwide. It blends theoretical frameworks with real-world case studies, combining critical analysis, readings, videos, and quizzes to deepen understanding. Learners engage with the practical impact of politics, culture, and education on HRM in multinational organizations. This course is suitable for HR professionals, managers, and students seeking knowledge in international human resource management. No prior experience is required, making it accessible to beginners exploring global workforce challenges. This course is part two 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

Migration and human resource management

This module explores the historical and current trends in labor migration, highlighting the roles of multinational corporations, states, and trade unions in shaping migrant work and integration. Learners will examine regional migration systems, policy challenges, and the complexities of managing diverse work environments. The module also addresses the rights and representation of migrant workers in the global labor market.

Developing economies: globalization, politics and employment relations

This module explores the intricate dynamics of employment relations in developing economies, highlighting the influence of political contexts, multinational corporations, and diverse social actors. Learners will gain insights into how globalization and state intervention shape labor practices and regulatory frameworks. The module also examines the evolving roles of management and the complexities of labor regulation in these rapidly changing environments.

Training in the context of ‘globalization': politics and symbolism in skill formation

This module explores how globalization shapes national approaches to skill formation, with a focus on the influence of multinational corporations and the growing importance of soft skills in management. Learners will examine variations in training systems across countries and consider the political and economic implications of these differences. The module also addresses the evolving role of employment relations and learning in a globalized workforce.

The learning environment of managerialism: the role of business schools and consultancies in a global market

This module explores how business schools and consultancies shape global management practices, tracing their historical development, ethical considerations, and political influences. Learners will examine the spread of management philosophies, the impact of neoliberalism, and the controversies surrounding the internationalization of managerial models. Through case studies and critical analysis, participants will gain insight into the complex dynamics of knowledge transmission in the global business environment.

Socioeconomic context and varieties of capitalism: what difference do they make to work?

This module explores how different national economic systems—particularly liberal and coordinated market economies—shape employment relations, business practices, and skill development. Learners will examine the varieties of capitalism framework, analyze the impact of globalization, and consider real-world case studies to understand the implications for organizations and workers.

Globalization and lean production in the remaking of labour intensification?

This module explores the evolution of lean production within the context of globalization and neoliberalism, examining its ideological roots and practical impacts on labor. Learners will analyze debates around lean production, its divergence from Fordism, and its effects on workers’ health and safety. Case studies from the automotive industry provide real-world insights into the consequences of lean practices.