International HRM

Introduction to:-

Lectures, Assignments, Class Discussions, Activities,

Case discussions, Presentations, paper……………

-Sukhjinder baring
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Summary of Module:

Industries are waking up to the challenges

thrown in by globalization. To survive in this
highly globalized world managers are being
pressurized to improve quality, increase
productivity, cut down waste and eliminate
inefficiency. The collective efforts of the
countries, employers and employees assume
relevance in this context and this is where
IHRM can play a crucial role.
AIM

 This module is aimed, at human resource

specialists who are concerned about how
people are managed and the HRM practices
adopted in different countries and different
cultures.
Module of Lecture series/Syllabi

 Lecture 1: Introduction to IHRM and different terms

related to subject
 Lecture 2: Managing Human Resources in a foreign
subsidiary: Cultural & behavioral differences in
different countries
 Lecture 3: cross cultural studies of Hofstede,
 Lecture 4: Ethical relativity versus ethical absolutism
 Lecture 5: IHR planning & staffing: Practice &
problems
Lecture…….
 Lecture 6: Compensation Systems: Multinational
compensation systems, factors affecting
compensation systems.
 Lecture 7: Training & development: General practices,
approaches & short-comings.
 Lecture 8: Appraising performance of subsidiary staff:
Appraisal systems, acceptance & resistance.
 Lecture 9: Expatriates: Determination of needs,
selection process, attributes contributing to success &
failure,
 Lecture 10: special issue of female expatriates and
expatriate re-entry
 Lecture 11: Accommodating & training of the family
members: Education & vocational guidance,
amenities & facilities
International HRM: Class Discussion
 The process of procuring, allocating, and
effectively utilizing human resources in an
international business is called IHRM. It has
three dimensions-hr activities, types of
employees and countries of operation.
Prepare a report of HR strategies followed in
any country like: USA, Canada, Japan,
Australia, England, France, Greece, Italy,
Mexico, Singapore, Sweden, China,
Venezuela.
Assignment 1

 Develop a case on HR issues that you

observed during your summer training in the
company, mention the problems and propose
some solutions. Present it in class (2-3
minutes)
 Assignment 2
Find a mixture of business news/ articles/papers from journals (atleast
5)*** published within 1st June 2010 to 1st October2010 that
pertains to one of the HR topics covered in syllabus. Write an
executive summary (maximum one page for each) that provides
(1) clear identification (in reference format) of your information source,
(2) an overview of the article contents,
(3) why the issue is important in to business in general, and
(4) What the implications are for utilizing this information globally (e.g.,
some pros and cons of using it in other countries or a
recommendation). 
NOTE: in item 4, you need not restrict your comments to your specific
global focus – you can comment on other areas based on what you
have learned so far in the class. Whether your article is from a print
source or an online source, attach a print copy of the article to your
executive summary.  Highlighting of key passages in the article is
generally helpful. Make sure you do not duplicate an article used
previously by anyone in class

*** Atleast 1 article/paper searched from college library

 Presentation Topics
1. Global Perspective of HR
2. Multiculturalism
3. HRM in cross borders: any merger or acquisition
4. Think globally, act locally, from the perspective
of key HRM functions practiced by Coke
5. Trends in International staffing
6. Cultural factors important to Hr managers
7. Expatriates failures
8. Compensation at international level
9. Appraising performance- issue in global context
10. Managing HR in foreign subsidiary.
Case study discussions
1. Employee retention
2. Reemployment or rehiring
3. HR dilemmas in the Indian retail sector
4. Labor disputes
5. CSR---Global Recession
6. Enhancing employability
7. Coaching Culture
8. HRIS
9. Doing Business in India: pg 193, Ashwathapa
10. Global HRM AT Colgate Palmolive Co. – pg65,
Ashwathapa
Activity 1

 Use the internet to research five different

international companies that interest you and
check out what they say about careers or
their employees. Put this information in a
bulleted format report. Be prepared to make a
presentation to the class about your findings.
 Activity 2
 Pick one of the five topics mentioned below
regarding contemporary issues in managing
human resources. Research this topic and
write a paper about it. Focus on finding current
information and current examples of
international companies dealing with these
issues. (No duplication of companies)
1. Downsizing,
2. workforce diversity,
3. sexual harassment,
4. work-life balance issues,
5. controlling HR costs.
Activity-3

Role plays
Role Plays

 Two companies have something to offer the

other if they can only discover how to go
about it. Can they agree on the best method
of exchange to mutual advantage.
 Technically brilliant, Michelle is a real asset
to the company. However her interpersonal
skills are woefully inadequate and she is a
disruptive element in the team.
Role plays
 As a service engineer , Steve is only adequate. He
is scruffy, disorganized and not too worried about
the quality of work that he does. Since the engineer
works alone, how can the appraising manager
motivate him to change.
 George Williams has been recruited to run a new
section which is not performing as well as expected.
His trade skills are good, although some changes in
his practices may be necessary, but his attitudes to
his staff and the example he sets require attention.
Role plays

 Harold brown is 58 and has achieved a

comfortable position in life. He is content to
coast for the next few years until retirement.
The team cannot afford a passenger and th
appraising manager needs to remediate him
to take a full and active part in the team’s
activities.
Role play
 This role play concerns an employee
accused of theft having apparently been
caught red-handed. He is not popular with his
foreman, who is accusing him, and he is a
recent arrival. The manager is faced with
evidence and denials. THE SEQUENCE OF
EVENTS is not in dispute. He is forced into
considering whether the employee’s intention
was to steal or not. Should the case lead to
dismissal.
Role play

 This role play concerns a situation in which

an employee has failed consistently to
perform to an adequate standard. Despite
several attempts by the supervisor and the
manager to coach and encourage , reults
have not improved. A formal disciplinary
hearing is called for.
Role play
 This case concerns a written warning that has been
issued to an employee and now he has done the
same thing again. Do you issue a final warning or
are there extenuating circumstances? The original
warning letter forms part of the brief.
 A fork lift driver has a history of small accidents.
One more accident, involving an injury, prompts the
manager to speak to the driver with the intention of
improving his driving.
Role play

 The annual Christmas lunch at this factory is

the occasion for an employee to fall out with
his supervisor and swing a punch at him.
Who was to blame, and where did the drink
come from? Should the manager deal with
the supervisor as well?
 Grading System
1. Assignments 5 marks
2. Mid Semester Exam 15 marks
3. Presentation 5 marks
4. Activities 5 marks
5. Case Study and class discussions 5 marks
6. Hourly Tests 5 marks
Book

 International Human Resource Management-

K. Aswathapa and Sadhna Dash, Tata
McGraw-Hill Companies
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