International Human Resource Management

International Human Resource Management (IHRM) is a new and rapidly changing area of specialist and generalist practice. It is also a lively and growing academic subject having links with many different disciplines including economics, international business, strategy, communications, political science and public policy. The origins of IHRM can be traced back to the growth of international business operations and the development of multinational enterprises (MNEs) with their formal and informal approaches to staffing, personnel administration and personnel management. The unit covers topics: an introduction to the major differences between domestic and international HRM; cultural, social and ethical issues for international HRM; the possible linkages between International HRM and business strategy; International HRM planning, policies and procedures; international relations and evaluation of host country environments; international recruitment and selection; international strategic compensation and reward systems; international training and development of employee capabilities; maintaining the employment relationship within international operations.