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The final report of the analysis of a case company’s change process will be presented to the
representatives of the client organization who will also participate to the assessment process.
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International Human Resources Management
Code: LEA4LH007
Extent: 3 ECTS (81 h)
Timing: 4th - 6th semester
Language: English
Level: Professional studies (part of ASO B)
Type: Optional
Starting level and linkage with other courses
Student has succesfully completed the core and professional studies of leadership. The course is a
part of the professional specialization studies (ASO) B module called Johtaminen muuttuvassa
toimintaympäristössä.
Learning outcomes
Students upon completing the course have developed their knowledge and comptencies as HR
professionals in international business context.
understanding the strategic view of IHRM
increasing awareness of the wide number of choices within IHRM practices
learning to understand the complexity of IHRM and the challenges of it in the global
business
understanding the expartiation process from a company’s and legal point of view
Course contents
Defining international HRM; differencies between domestic and international HRM
Organizational context: cross-boarder alliances, mergers and acquisitions, SMEs, foreign
subsidiaries, multinationals
Standardization and localization of HRM practices, policies and processes
Staffing international operatiosn: the roles of an expatriate, non-expatriate and inpatriate
Recruiting and selecting staff for international assignments
Performance management of international employees
International training & development
International compensation
Assignment management
Re-entry and career issues
International industrial relations
Co-operation with the business community