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MGMT8051 – International Human Resource Management

2026 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor
Candy Ying Lu
candy.lu@mq.edu.au
Contact via Email
4 Eastern Road, R634
Wednesdays 4-5pm
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
MGMT6051 or MKTG6096 or MGMT6008
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit has two central themes: (1) How to think systematically and strategically about aspects of managing an organisation's international human assets, and (2) What really needs to be done to implement policies and to achieve a competitive international advantage. The unit will examine the difficulties of blending of exogenous and endogenous factors in more than one country while planning and coordinating vital human resource policies and practices.

Important Academic Dates

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Learning Outcomes

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

  • ULO1: Assess the challenges facing multinational corporations when implementing HRM practices in various international settings.
  • ULO2: Evaluate the impact of contextual factors on the management of people in multinational corporations.
  • ULO3: Research and compare HRM policies and practices in various countries.
  • ULO4: Develop management solutions for implementing HRM practices in an international context.

General Assessment Information

The following late penalty clause for written assignments should be inserted in this section. 

Late Assessment Submission Penalty  (written assessments)  

 If you submit your assessment late, 5% of the total possible marks will be deducted for each day (including weekends), up to 7 days. Submissions more than 7 days late will receive a mark of 0. 

Example 1 (out of 100): If you score 85/100 but submit 20 hours late, you will lose 5 marks and receive 80/100. 

Example 2 (out of 30): If you score 27/30 but submit 20 hours late, you will lose 1.5 marks and receive 25.5/30. 

 

Extensions:  

Automatic short extension: Some assessments are eligible for automatic short extension. You can only apply for an automatic short extension before the due date. 

Special Consideration: If you need more time due to serious issues and for any assessments that are not eligible for Short Extension, you must apply for Special Consideration. Need help? Review the Special Consideration page for further details. 

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due Groupwork/Individual Short Extension AI Approach
Skills development: Integrating theory and evidence in international HRM 40% No 01/05/2026 Individual Yes Open AI
Skills development: Applied IHRM analysis 30% No 05/06/2026 Individual Yes Open AI
Professional practice: International HRM case application 30% No Weeks 7-12 Individual and Group No Observed

Skills development: Integrating theory and evidence in international HRM

Assessment Type 1: Problem-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: 01/05/2026
Weighting: 40%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: Yes
AI Approach: Open AI

The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to research, synthesise, and critically evaluate academic literature in the field of International Human Resource Management.

 

You will conduct a structured literature review on a prescribed topic, identifying key challenges, best practices, and emerging trends. You will analyse theoretical approaches, evaluate existing evidence, highlight gaps in the research, and propose directions for future study.

 

 

Skills in focus:

 

  • Discipline knowledge
  • Critical thinking and problem solving

 

Deliverable(s): Literature review [max 3000 words]

 

Individual assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Assess the challenges facing multinational corporations when implementing HRM practices in various international settings.
  • Evaluate the impact of contextual factors on the management of people in multinational corporations.
  • Research and compare HRM policies and practices in various countries.

Skills development: Applied IHRM analysis

Assessment Type 1: Problem-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: 05/06/2026
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: Yes
AI Approach: Open AI

The purpose of this assessment is to demonstrate your ability to apply advanced International Human Resource Management (IHRM) concepts and models to complex business problems.

 

You will respond to a series of mini-case studies and business scenarios that require critical reasoning, theoretical insight, and strategic analysis. You will select and apply the most relevant IHRM frameworks to evaluate the issues and propose evidence-informed recommendations.

 

 

Skills in focus:

 

  • Discipline knowledge
  • Critical thinking and problem solving

 

Deliverable(s): Written analysis [max 2000 words]

 

Individual assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Assess the challenges facing multinational corporations when implementing HRM practices in various international settings.
  • Evaluate the impact of contextual factors on the management of people in multinational corporations.
  • Research and compare HRM policies and practices in various countries.
  • Develop management solutions for implementing HRM practices in an international context.

Professional practice: International HRM case application

Assessment Type 1: Presentation task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 22 hours
Due: Weeks 7-12
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual and Group
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach: Observed

The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to apply International Human Resource Management (IHRM) theories and frameworks to real-world organisational challenges faced by multinational corporations.

 

You will work in a team to research and analyse an allocated case study, integrating theoretical insights with current evidence to evaluate HR challenges and recommend practical strategies. As a group, you will present your findings in class.

 

 

Skills in focus:

 

  • Discipline knowledge
  • Collaboration and communication 
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Work readiness

 

Deliverable(s): Group presentation (30–35 min) plus 10min Q&A .

 

Individual and group assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Evaluate the impact of contextual factors on the management of people in multinational corporations.
  • Research and compare HRM policies and practices in various countries.
  • Develop management solutions for implementing HRM practices in an international context.

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
  • Academic Success 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.

3 An automatic short extension is available for some assessments. Apply through the Service Connect Portal.

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Unit information based on version 2026.03 of the Handbook