Syllabus for HRM-7610
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN THE 21ST GLOBAL WORKPLACE
This course examines the evolution of human resource management in select countries. Learners analyze macro trends and issues influencing the development and implementation of key components of international human resources. Areas covered include employment law, regulation, talent management, and organizational effectiveness within contemporary organizations. In addition, learners study the effects of emerging sociopolitical economic and culture thought and action worldwide relative to human resource practices.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
CO1 Compare cross-cultural variables and their impact on companies in a global environment.
CO2 Evaluate the different global entry, structure, and control systems used by global organizations.
CO3 Communicate key HR functions in modern organizations such as recruitment, selection, training, performance management, compensation, and labor relations in a global context.
CO4 Depict and assess the roles and activities of the human resource management function across international organizations.
CO5 Summarize the distinctive human resource management practices of global organizations.
CO6 Recommend HRM policies and guidelines for managers of organizations operating in a global context.
You will need the following materials to complete your coursework. Some course materials may be free, open source, or available from other providers. You can access free or open-source materials by clicking the links provided below or in the module details documents. To purchase course materials, please visit the University's textbook supplier.
ISBN-13: 978-1408032091
Human Resource Management in the 21st Global Workplace is a three-credit online course, consisting of eight modules. Modules include an overview, topics, learning objectives, study materials, and activities. Module titles are listed below.
For your formal work in the course, you are required to participate in online discussion forums, complete written assignments, participate in one synchronous event, and complete a midterm and final project. See below for details.
Consult the Course Calendar for due dates.
One or more of your course activities may utilize a tool designed to promote original work and evaluate your submissions for plagiarism. More information about this tool is available in this document.
In addition to an ungraded Introductions Forum, you are required to participate in eight graded online class discussions.
Communication with your mentor and among fellow students is a critical component of online learning. Participation in online class discussions involves two distinct activities: an initial response to a discussion question and at least two subsequent comments on classmates' responses. All of these responses must be substantial. Meaningful participation is relevant to the content, adds value, and advances the discussion. Comments such as "I agree" and "ditto" are not considered value-adding participation. Therefore, when you agree or disagree with a classmate or your mentor, state and support your position.
You will be evaluated on the quality and quantity of your participation, including your use of relevant course information to support your point of view, and your awareness of and responses to the postings of your classmates. Remember, these are discussions: responses and comments should be properly proofread and edited, mature, and respectful.
You are required to complete three written assignments. The written assignments are on a variety of topics associated with the course modules.
A synchronous event will be held during week 3 of the semester. To access the event, click the Collaboration Space link in the Edison Live! section of the course site a few minutes before the designated time. Use the following link for directions and helpful videos about how to use the Edison Live! tool in Moodle. Your mentor will work with the class to propose a time that works best and accommodates the majority. The mentor will lead an interactive discussion involving a specific case study. Please review the information in Module 3 regarding how to prepare for the synchronous event.
The midterm project requires students to analyze the staffing, recruitment, and selection functions in four different countries. Be sure to reference Module 4 for full midterm project instructions and guidelines.
Consult the Course Calendar for due dates.
The final project requires students to analyze the macroeconomic factors and HRM practices for a country of their choice, identify key challenges facing firms in the United States entering the market, and develop a strategy to minimize the identified risks.
Full details and requirements for this project can be found under the Final Project area of the course website. Consult the Course Calendar for due dates.
Your grade in the course will be determined as follows:
All activities will receive a numerical grade of 0–100. You will receive a score of 0 for any work not submitted. Your final grade in the course will be a letter grade. Letter grade equivalents for numerical grades are as follows:
A | = | 93–100 | B | = | 83–87 | |
A– | = | 90–92 | C | = | 73–82 | |
B+ | = | 88–89 | F | = | Below 73 |
To receive credit for the course, you must earn a letter grade of C or higher on the weighted average of all assigned course work (e.g., assignments, discussion postings, projects, etc.). Graduate students must maintain a B average overall to remain in good academic standing.
To succeed in this course, take the following first steps:
Consider the following study tips for success:
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