Universität Wien

040836 VK EC GCM: Global Human Resources (VK) (2023W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

service email address: opim.bda@univie.ac.at
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 50 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Please remember that the attendance of the first session is mandatory.

  • Wednesday 11.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock (Kickoff Class)
  • Wednesday 18.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 18.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 25.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 25.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 08.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 08.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 15.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 15.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 22.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 22.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 29.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 29.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 06.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 06.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 13.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 13.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 10.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 17.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course deals with the issues of organisation of human resource management (HRM) in multinational enterprises (MNEs), operating in global environment. Here the HR function faces increased complexity across all its functions: recruitment and selection, training and development, performance and rewards management, retention, etc.
This complexity stems from the cultural and institutional differences observed among the countries, as well as from the other socio-economic factors.
This course takes a close look at the specifics of management of the global workforce thorough a combination of theoretical insight with the discussion of empirical data and the analysis of the business cases.
After completion of the course the students should be able to comprehend the main functions of HRM, the challenges faced by HR professionals in MNEs, and the ways in which HRM helps companies gain competitive advantage in the global environment.
The course also emphasises the importance of application of the theoretical knowledge in specific business situations and trains relevant skills though the analysis and discussion of the the examples set in the case studies.

Assessment and permitted materials

The course is delivered primarily through the lectures and team-based presentations.
Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in the discussions. The participation is an important part of evaluation.
Students are strongly advised to read the assigned material from the reference books and articles, and to express opinions, comments, and insights relative to the discussion topic.
The overall level of students' knowledge is tested at an open-questions exam taking part at the end of the semester.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The course workload includes the following main parts:

- attendance and participation in the lectures,
- accomplishment of the individual and team-based assignments,
- final exam.

The grading scheme:
• Participation -15%
• Assignments - 10%
• Case Study assignment - 40%
• Final Exam - 35%

Attendance of at least 75 percent of classes is mandatory.

Please keep in mind, that the use of AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT) for the production of the course-related content is only permitted if and when it is explicitly requested by the lecturer.

Examination topics

All topics covered by the course.
A more detailed information regarding the requirements for individual assignment with be provided during the first session.

Reading list

- Sparrow, Paul, Chris Brewster, and Chul Chung. Globalizing Human
Resource Management: Second Edition. Taylor and Francis, 2016.
- Reiche, B. Sebastian, Stahl, Günter K. , Mendenhall, Mark E. and Oddou,Gary R. Readings and Cases in International Human Resource Management. Taylor and Francis, 2016.
- Tayeb, Monir H. International Human Resource Management : A Multinational Company Perspective. Oxford ; New York :Oxford UP, 2005.
- Tarique, Ibraiz, Dennis R. Briscoe, and Randall S. Schuler. International Human Resource Management : Policies and Practices for Multinational Enterprises. Fifth ed. New York London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2016. Print.

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