HRM in Global Perspective

SYLLABUS

HRM in Global Perspective

SN Modules No. of Lectures
1 International HRM – An Overview 15
2 Global HRM Functions 15
3 Managing Expatriation and Repatriation 15
4 International HRM Trends and Challenges 15
Total 60

SN Modules/ Units
1 International HRM – An Overview
a) International HRM – An Overview:
• International HRM- Meaning and Features, Objectives, Evolution of IHRM,
Reasons for Emergency of IHRM, Significance of IHRM in International Business,
Scope/Functions • Difference between International HRM and Domestic HRM
• Approaches to IHRM- Ethnocentric, Polycentric, Geocentric and Regiocentric
• Limitations to IHRM • Qualities of Global Managers • Organizational Dynamics
and IHRM • Components of IHRM- Cross Cultural Management and
Comparative HRM • Cross Cultural Management- Meaning, Features,
Convergence of Cultures, Role of IHRM in Cross Culture Management, Problems
of Cross Cultural Issues in Organizations, Importance of Cultural Sensitivity to
International Managers • Comparative HRM- Meaning, Importance, Difference
between IHRM and Comparative HRM • Managing Diversity in Workforce
• Dealing with Cultural Shock

2 Global HRM Functions
a) Global HRM Functions:
• International Recruitment and Selection- Meaning- Sources of International
Labour Market, Global Staffing, Selection Criteria, Managing Global Diverse
Workforce • International Compensation – Meaning, Objectives, Components of
International Compensation Program, Approaches to International Compensation
• HRM Perspectives in Training and Development – Meaning, Advantages, Cross
Cultural Training, Issues in Cross Cultural Training • International Performance
Management – Meaning, Factors Influencing Performance, Criterion used for
Performance Appraisal of International Employees, Problems Faced in International
Performance Management • Motivation and Reward System- Meaning,
Benchmarking Global Practices • International Industrial Relations – Meaning,
Key Issues in International Industrial Relations, Trade Union and International IR

3 Managing Expatriation and Repatriation
a) Managing Expatriation and Repatriation
• Concepts of PCNs (Parent-Country Nationals), TCNs(Third-Country Nationals)
and HCNs(Host-Country Nationals) • Expatriation- Meaning, Reasons for
Expatriation, Factors in Selection of Expatriates, Advantages of Using Expatriates,
Limitations of using Expatriates, Role of Family, the Role of Non-expatriates,
Reasons for Expatriate Failure, Women and Expatriation, Requirements/
Characteristics of Effective Expatriate Managers • Repatriation- Meaning,
Repatriation Process, Factors affecting Repatriation Process, Role of Repatriate,
Challenges faced by Repatriates
(v)

4 International HRM Trends and Challenges
a) International HRM Trends and Challenges:
• Emerging Trends in IHRM • Off Shoring – Meaning, Importance, Off Shoring
and HRM in India • International Business Ethics and IHRM – Meaning of
Business Ethics, Global Values, International Corporate Code of Conduct,
Criminalization of Bribery, Operationalizing Corporate Ethics of HR in Overall
Corporate Ethics Programme • Managing International Projects and Teams-
Meaning, How Projects are Managed across the World and Challenges in Managing
International Projects across the World • HR in MNCs – Industrial Relations in
MNCs • Role of Technology on IHRM • IHRM and Virtual Organization- Meaning
and Features of Virtual Organization, Difference between Virtual Organization
and Traditional Organization, Managing HR in Virtual Organization• Growth in
Strategic Alliances and Cross Border Mergers and Acquisitions- Impact on IHRM
• Knowledge Management and IHRM

Question Paper Pattern
Maximum Marks: 75
Questions to be set: 05
Duration: 2 1/2 Hrs.
All Questions are Compulsory Carrying 15 Marks each.
Question Particular Marks
No
Q-1 Objective Questions 15 Marks
A) Sub Questions to be asked 10
and to be answered any 08

B) Sub Questions to be asked
10 and to be answered any 07
(*Multiple choice / True or False /
Match the columns/Fill in the blanks)
Q-2 Full Length Question OR 15 Marks
Q-2 Full Length Question 15 Marks

Q-3 Full Length Question OR 15 Marks
Q-3 Full Length Question 15 Marks

Q-4 Full Length Question OR 15 Marks
Q-4 Full Length Question 15 Marks

Q-5 A) Theory questions 08 Marks
B) Theory questions
OR 07 Marks

Q-5 Short Notes 15 Marks
To be asked 05
CONTENTS
(vi)
Unit – I
1. International HRM – An Overview 1
Unit – II
2. Global HRM Functions 41
Unit – III
3. Managing Expatriation and Repatriation 103
Unit – IV
4. International HRM Trends and Challenges 138
􀀁 Objectives 178

Case Studies for Practice 183
􀀁 Model Question Papers 185