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MGMT3007 – International Human Resource Management

2021 – Session 1, Special circumstances

Notice

As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group activities on campus, and most will keep an online version available to those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.

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General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor
Grant Michelson
grant.michelson@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
(HRM201 or MGMT2040) and (HRM250 or MGMT2050)
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit explores the concepts and contemporary challenges of managing human resources in both domestic and international contexts. Students will learn about theoretical and conceptual models of managing a globalised workforce. The unit will also provide students with an opportunity to critically apply their conceptual learning to develop solutions for organisations in managing a global workforce.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Analyse and explain the key differences between domestic and international HRM theories and strategies.
  • ULO2: Apply International HRM theories and concepts to solve problems.
  • ULO3: Critically evaluate International HRM theories and concepts in organisational, domestic and globalised contexts.

General Assessment Information

Late Assessment Policy:

Late assessment submissions must be submitted through the appropriate submission link in iLearn. No extensions will be granted unless an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late. Late submissions will not be accepted after solutions have been discussed and/or made available.

Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Quiz 15% No Week 5
International HRM Project 50% No Group Prezi - Week 7; Individual Report - Week 10
Online Examination 35% No University Examination Period

Quiz

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 15%

 

A thirty minute quiz worth 15%.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Analyse and explain the key differences between domestic and international HRM theories and strategies.

International HRM Project

Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Group Prezi - Week 7; Individual Report - Week 10
Weighting: 50%

 

This task has two components. The first is a group Prezi of 6 slides worth 20%. The second is an individual report of up to 2,000 words worth 30%.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Apply International HRM theories and concepts to solve problems.
  • Critically evaluate International HRM theories and concepts in organisational, domestic and globalised contexts.

Online Examination

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: University Examination Period
Weighting: 35%

 

A two-hour online examination worth 35% will be held during the University Examination Period.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Analyse and explain the key differences between domestic and international HRM theories and strategies.
  • Apply International HRM theories and concepts to solve problems.
  • Critically evaluate International HRM theories and concepts in organisational, domestic and globalised contexts.

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

Required text

Dowling, P., Festing, M., & Engle, A.D. (2017) International Human Resource Management: (7th ed.) London: Cengage Learning. ISBN 9781473719026

Unit web page

The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/

Technology Used and Required

Students are required to have access to a personal computer and familiarise themselves with iLearn (https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/).

iLearn will be used to post lecture slides, assessment details, student grades and as a means of communication between staff members and students.

Delivery Format and Other Details
  • Number and length of classes: 1 x 2 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial, i.e. 3 hours per week unless indicated otherwise in the lecture schedule. Classes may vary due to public holiday(s)
  • Recorded lecture stream will be available via ECHO recordings on your learn site 
  • Tutorials will commence in Week 2.
  • The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at:  http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/

Recommended readings

Recommended readings are provided via the links on the iLearn Unit page
Inherent Requirements None

Unit Schedule

Please see iLearn. 

Policies and Procedures

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Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

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Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Student Support

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Learning Skills

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The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.

Student Enquiries

For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au

If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

IT Help

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