Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Session 2 2017
Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences
School of Management and Marketing
Internal Mode
Welcome to a new session of study at Charles Sturt University. Please refer to the University’s
Acknowledgement of Country (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/acknowledgement-of-country).
Consultation procedures
I will be available for consultation. I will inform you of the consultation procedures via your Interact2
subject site; as well as the names, contact details and consultation procedures for any other staff
involved in the subject. When emailing, please include the subject code in your message title – it really
helps to know which class you belong to, before I respond to your query
If you cannot contact your Subject Coordinator, please contact your teaching team using the contact
details and consultation procedures provided on your Interact2 subject site.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, you should:
be able to critically analyse international business activity in the context of current and
emerging international HRM theory;
be able to explain the complexity of cross-cultural differences with respect to the integration
of international business activity and international human resource management practice;
be able to reflect, contrast and critically evaluate the differences and similarities in human
resource management practices among different cultures;
be able to examine and justify criteria for selecting, preparing, managing and repatriating
international managers;
be able to compare and contrast approaches to international human resource management
practice; and
be able to critically discuss emerging issues in international business and their human
resource management implications.
To be eligible for the grade AA you must have submitted all assessment items in this subject. If you
choose not to complete an assessment item and receive an overall mark between 45 and 49 then you
will not be granted an AA.
Key Subjects
Passing a key subject is one of the indicators of satisfactory academic progress through your course.
You must pass the key subjects in your course at no more than two attempts. The first time you fail a
key subject you will be 'at risk' of exclusion; if you fail a second time you will be excluded from the
course.
Assumed knowledge
Academic integrity means acting with honesty, fairness and responsibility, and involves observing and
maintaining ethical standards in all aspects of academic work. This subject assumes that you
understand what constitutes plagiarism, cheating and collusion. If you are a new student we expect you
to complete the modules called Academic Integrity at CSU
(https://interact2.csu.edu.au/webapps/blackboard/execute/courseMain?course_id=_16412_1&task=true&src=).
Prescribed Text
Dowling, P.J., Festing, M., & Engle, A. (2017). International human resource management (7 th
ed.). Cengage.
The library contains a variety of other human resource management textbooks which are also worth
examining.
Relevant Journals
The textbooks required for each of your enrolled subjects can also be found via the Student Portal
Textbooks (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/study-essentials/textbooks) page.
Week Commencing
1 July 24 Introduction to
International Human
Resource Management
6 August 28 International
Performance
Management
12 October 09 Wrap up
- Classes running on Monday 02nd October 2017 (Public Holiday) will have another replacement class
This study schedule has been devised to assist in your planning during the session, and is intended as a
guide only.
Subject Delivery
Class/tutorial times and location
If you are enrolled in an internal offering of this subject, your class times can be found at Timetable @
CSU (http://timetable.csu.edu.au). If you are enrolled in the online offering of the subject, this
timetable will not apply. Find out how to use Timetable @ CSU via the Student Portal Class
Timetable (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/study-essentials/timetable) page.
It is helpful to have a small task to complete early in the session so that you have a focus in the subject
from the very first day, and so the first assessment is set for this purpose. If you do not perform well in
this assessment you may be contacted to discuss how we can support you better in this subject.
The modules for this subject have been written specifically to guide you through the sections (and
questions) of the prescribed textbook relevant to each topic.
You should check the Interact2 Site at least weekly for postings, announcements, lecture information
and other resources that will assist your studies or additional information and resources vital to your
success in the subject.
Studying at university does not mean studying alone. During class you will have an opportunity to
interact with the lecturer as well as your peers.
Use the subject schedule to plan your studies over the session.
Information on effective time management is available on the CSU Learning Support website via the
following link: http://student.csu.edu.au/
Visit the learning support website for advice about assignment preparation, academic reading and
note-taking, referencing, and preparing for exams at: http://student.csu.edu.au/study
The Study Centres also offers a range of workshops specifically targeting your needs as an
international student. These workshops run multiple times per week and build into the comprehensive
Academic Skills Development Program that you should participate in. Additionally, a number of
student volunteers are available to assist you in a program known as Discipline Support Sessions.
Please see the timetables for these programs on the noticeboards on campus and also via the iLearn
Interact2 Organisation site.
You may also contact:
Angela Maag
Study Support Manager
Phone: 02 9291 9358
E-mail: AMaag@studygroup.com
Dr Susan Lee
Elaine Rodrigues
Study Support Coordinator (Intervention)
Phone: 02 8055 3413
E-mail: ERodrigues@studygroup.com
Library services
CSU Library
The CSU Library online provides access to online and print material, using Primo Search to find:
http://student.csu.edu.au/library
You will also find library guides, Subject Reserve for any readings, eg. ACC100, BUS100, ITC100,
etc., and online assistance via free call phone number 1800 808 369, or Ask a Librarian - Live Chat or
Web Form.
Other CSU Library services and resources:
https://student.csu.edu.au/library/study-research
Video tutorials in research skills, finding journal articles for assignments, topic analysis
Endnote referencing software
Other online library services to help you successfully complete your assignments
Online Tutorials
http://student.csu.edu.au/library/study-research/training-tutorials-videos
Learn how to:
Use Primo Search to find eReserve study materials and journal articles
Search journal databases and web resources for information for your assessment tasks
Library Help
http://student.csu.edu.au/library/help-contacts
Friendly and quick assistance is available. Ask for help finding information and navigating the
library?s extensive eResources.
National Library of Australia - Trove database
http://trove.nla.gov.au/
The Trove database from the National Library of Australia provides access to many different online
resources on any subject.
University of Technology Sydney - Blake Library
http://find.lib.uts.edu.au/
All students with a CSU student card can access University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) library for
free 10 times per year or paying $50 per year to join CAUL scheme to borrow books and use the UTS
library within the guidelines set down by UTS. Access restrictions may be in place during exam
periods. The UTS Blake library is located near Chinatown: corner Quay Street & Ultimo Road,
Haymarket. Phone: 02 9514 3666.
Renee Holman
Library Manager
Phone: 02 9291 9302
Email: RHolman@studygroup.com
Zora Janeva
Senior Library Technician
Phone: 02 9291 9315
Email: librarians@studygroup.com
Residential school
You are not required to attend a residential school for this subject.
The following is a recommended weekly breakdown of the hours allocated for successful completion
of this:
Assessment Items
Item Title Type Value Due date* Return
number date**
3 Report: Trends and Challenges of IHRM for Assignment 50% 06-Oct-2017 27-Oct-2017
MNCs
* due date is the last date for assessment items to be received at the University
** applies only to assessment items submitted by the due date
Assessment item 1
Short Essay: Competency of MNC HR Director
Value: 15%
Due date: 18-Aug-2017
Return date: 08-Sep-2017
Length: 500 words(+/-10%)
Submission method options
Alternative submission method
Task
Assume that you are the CEO of a multinational corporation. What are some of the key
competencies will you expect from your HR Director. Why?
Online submission via Turnitin is required for this assignment. Details will be provided by your
subject lecturer.
Rationale
Your answer should be based on analysis and interpretation of different theories and concepts of
International human resource management and the impact these may have on the employees and on
the organisation. Much of what you read in the textbook, journal articles and other readings provided
in this unit will enable you to form an answer with supportive references and examples. When
preparing this assignment, we hope that you will be able to:
•critically analyse international business activity in the context of current and emerging international
HRM theory and,
•explain the complexity of cross-cultural differences with respect to the integration of international
business activity and international human resource management practice.
Marking criteria
Include a cover page showing the total word count. The word count includes everything other than the
cover page and the reference list. It includes in-text citations and text included in images.
Requirements
As per the CSU Referencing Policy, proper referencing is required for each task. Please use the APA
referencing format, which can be found at http://student.csu.edu.au/study/referencing-at-csu
It is recommended that your name, student ID and page number are included in the header or footer of
every page of the assignment.
Assessment item 2
Essay: Cross Cultural Differences
Value: 35%
Due date: 15-Sep-2017
Return date: 10-Oct-2017
Length: 1500 words (+/-10%)
Submission method options
Alternative submission method
Task
It has been argued that the same HR practices may not produce the same results in different cultural
contexts. Based on this idea, choose TWO of the following HR practices and explain how cultural
differences may have an impact.
Performance appraisal
Recruitment and selection
Occupational Health and Safety
Career management
Staff induction
Support your discussion with at least 10 academic references. Additionally, you may use examples,
newspapers articles, company reports, and cases to support your answer.
Online submission via Turnitin is required for this assignment. Details will be provided by your
Rationale
The aim of this assignment is to enable you to demonstrate your understanding of challenges
companies face in the realm of International HRM. This essay also enables you to apply the
knowledge and skills you gain in the subject to real life issues in the work environment. When
preparing this Essay, we hope that you will be able to:
Marking criteria
It is assumed that you are familiar with the conventions of academic essay writing. For guidance, you
can get help from http://student.csu.edu.au/study/skills/guidesandtips/writing-at-uni
Include a title page that shows the subject code and name, your name and student number,
the assignment title and number. Please include the total word count in the cover page. The
word count includes everything other than the cover page and the reference list. It includes
in-text citations and text included in images.
Include a header showing the subject code, assignment number, your name and student
number as well as page number.
Use 12 point font, 1.5 line spacing, justify pagination.
Do not use footnotes or Endnotes.
Appendices may be used but note that an appendix should contain only supplementary
stand-alone information that is not core to the paper. Information in appendices will not be
assessed.
In-text citations and a reference list must be provided using APA style of referencing.
Upload a Word document to Turnitin. Do not upload pdf or rtf or Pages files.
Marks will be reduced for failure to follow presentation requirements.
Requirements
As per the CSU Referencing Policy, proper referencing is required for each task. Please use the APA
referencing format, which can be found at http://student.csu.edu.au/study/referencing-at-csu
It is recommended that your name, student ID and page number are included in the header or footer of
every page of the assignment.
Assessment item 3
Report: Trends and Challenges of IHRM for MNCs
Value: 50%
Due date: 06-Oct-2017
Return date: 27-Oct-2017
Length: 2500 words (+/- 10%)
Submission method options
Alternative submission method
Task
Assume that you work in a multinational corporation (MNC). As the Head of HR you have been given
the task to prepare a Business Report to critically review and evaluate the current trends and
challenges affecting HRM internationally. You have to critically analyse how these challenges impact
on the future HRM practices for your MNC.
Online submission via Turnitin is required for this assignment. Details will be provided by your
subject lecturer.
Rationale
critically analyse international business activity in the context of current and emerging
international HRM theory;
explain the complexity of cross-cultural differences with respect to the integration of
international business activity and international human resource management practice;
reflect, contrast and critically evaluate the differences and similarities in human resource
management practices among different cultures;
examine and justify criteria for selecting, preparing, managing and repatriating international
managers;
compare and contrast approaches to international human resource management practice; and
critically discuss emerging issues in international business and their human resource
management implications.
Marking criteria
It is assumed that you are familiar with the conventions of report writing. For guidance, you can get
help from http://student.csu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/186443/reportwrtg.pdf
include a cover page that shows the subject code and name, your name and student number,
the assignment title and number. Please include the total word count in the cover page. The
word count includes everything other than the cover page and the reference list. It includes
in-text citations and text included in images.
include a header showing the subject code, assignment number, your name and student
number as well as page number.
use 12 point font, 1.5 line spacing, justify pagination.
do not use footnotes or endnotes.
appendices may be used but note that an appendix should contain only supplementary stand
alone information that is not core to the paper. Information in appendices will not be
assessed.
in-text citations and a reference list must be provided using APA style of referencing.
Upload a Word document to Turnitin. Do not upload pdf or rtf or Pages files.
Marks will be reduced for failure to follow presentation requirements.
Requirements
As per the CSU Referencing Policy, proper referencing is required for each task. Please use the APA
referencing format, which can be found at http://student.csu.edu.au/study/referencing-at-csu
It is recommended that your name, student ID and page number are included in the header or footer of
every page of the assignment.
Assessment Information
Learning materials
Details of learning materials that support your success in this subject can be found in the Interact2
Subject Site.
Referencing
Referencing is an important component of academic work. All assessment tasks should be
appropriately referenced. The specific details of the referencing requirements are included in each
assessment task description. Get referencing style guides and help
(http://student.csu.edu.au/library/integrity/referencing-at-csu) to use for your assessments.
Plagiarism
CSU treats plagiarism seriously. We may use Turnitin to check your submitted work for plagiarism.
You can use Turnitin to check for plagiarism
(http://student.csu.edu.au/library/integrity/referencing-at-csu/checking) in your assessments before
submission.
Extensions cannot be granted for on-line tests, as these have to be done within a specific time frame,
after which the answers are released to the class automatically.
Computer problems (such as the speed of your computer and the time it may take you to upload
assignments onto Turnitin) and normal work-related pressures and family commitments do not
constitute sufficient reasons for the granting of extensions.
If it becomes obvious that you are not going to be able to submit an assignment on time because of an
unavoidable problem, you must submit your request for an extension to the Subject Coordinator in
writing (email is acceptable) prior to the due date.
Requests for extensions will not be granted on or after the due date so you must make sure that any
extension is requested prior to the day on which the assignment is due.
You are expected to do all you can to meet assignment deadlines. Work and family- related pressures
do not normally constitute sufficient reasons for the granting of extensions or incomplete grades.
If you apply for an extension, you may be asked to email your lecturer on what you have done so far
on the assignment.
You must be able to provide documentary evidence (such as a certificate from a doctor or counsellor)
justifying the need for an extension as soon as practicable - but please note that if the circumstances
giving rise to the request for an extension arise on a day when you cannot get documentary evidence,
you must still apply for the extension before the due date and submit the documentary evidence
afterwards.
Given the tight deadlines involved in returning assignments to students and putting feedback on
Interact, the maximum extension granted generally will be seven (7) days from the due date.
Assignments received more than 10 days after the due date or extension date will not be marked unless
the staff member decides otherwise. Items received late will be penalised at 10% of the mark available
for the assessment item per day it is late (see below).
Note that for purposes of measuring lateness, the 'day' begins just after 00.00 hrs AEST - so an
assignment received after midnight of the due date will be penalised 10% for lateness. This rule will
be applied to all students uniformly.
10% deduction per day, including weekends, of the maximum marks allocated for the assessment
task, i.e. 1 day late 10% deduction, or 2 days late 20% deduction.
Submissions more than 10 days late will be acknowledged as received but will not be marked.
Resubmission
Under normal circumstances resubmission of assessment items will not be accepted for any of the
assessments required in this subject.
Online Submission
Assessment tasks that are not completed through the Subject site need to be submitted electronically
via Turnitin site by the due date. You will be allowed to add yourself to the Turnitin class once the
class is set up by your Lecturer.
Unless advised otherwise, all Turnitin submissions are due by midnight (AEST) of the date specified.
Please note that the time and the date of your Turnitin submission will be used to determine your
official submission time.
Postal Submission
Under normal circumstances postal submissions will not be accepted for any of the assessments
required.
Feedback
You will receive feedback in several forms throughout the semester.
You will receive a mark for each assessment except where the assessment has a
satisfactory/unsatisfactory grade type. The mark of the assessment will indicate the grade for that
assessment.
Feedback on your assignment can be viewed on Turnitin after the assignment results are released. The
following are some of the forms of feedback that I may use.
Voice comments
In text comments
Marking rubrics
End of text comments
You may also approach me in class for further clarification or feedback on the assignment.
Assignment Return
If your assignment was submitted on time, you should normally expect your marked assignment to be
despatched/returned to you within 15 business days of the due date. If an assignment is submitted on
time but not returned by the return date, you should make enquiries in the first instance to the Subject
Coordinator. If the subject coordinator is not available, please contact your teaching team using the
contact details and consultation procedures provided on your Interact2 subject site.
We strongly encourage you to complete your online Subject Experience Surveys. You will be
provided with links to your surveys via email when they open three [3] weeks before the end of
session.
Data about your activity in the Interact2 site and other learning technologies for this subject will be
recorded and can be reviewed by teaching staff to inform their communication, support and teaching
practices.
Library Services
CSU Library (https://student.csu.edu.au/library) provides access to the eBooks, journal articles, books,
and multimedia resources needed for your studies and assessments. Get the most out of these resources
by contacting Library staff either online or in person, or make use of the many Library Resource
Guides, videos and online workshops available.
Please refer to the collated list of policies and regulations relevant to studying your subject(s)
(http://student.csu.edu.au/administration/policies-regulations-subjects) which includes links to the
CSU Policy Library (http://www.csu.edu.au/about/policy) – the sole authoritative source of official
academic and administrative policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations of the University.