Introduction to the

module
International Human Resource Management
INDU-1130
Lecture 1
September, 2021
Dr Scott Tindal
Lecturer
Department of Human Resources & Organisational Behaviour
Business School
S.R.Tindal@Greenwich.ac.uk
  Know how to navigate the module’s Moodle
Lecture learning page.

outcomes  Understand the structure and content of the

module.

 Know where to go for resources, guidance, and

help with your studies.

 Know the learning objectives of this module,

and how they will be assessed.
Week Topic Week Topic
TOPIC 1: Theorising IHRM TOPIC 2: Functions of IHRM (Continued)
1 Module outline 13 Pay & reward
2 Three approaches to IHRM 14 Pay & reward: international perspectives
3 Lens 1: Cultural approaches 15 Linking performance and pay
4 Lens 2: Institutional approaches I 16 Training and development
5 Lens 2: Institutional approaches II 17 International perspectives on training
Lens 3: Functions of IHRM 18 Employee relations
6 Assessment 1 preparation 19 Employee relations: international
TOPIC 2: Functions of IHRM perspectives
7 Recruitment 20 Assessment 2 preparation
8 Resourcing multinational corporations TOPIC 3: Contemporary Issues in IHRM
9 Expatriation 21 Covid-19 and HRM
22 “Greening” HRM
10 Performance management
23 Gig economy
11 Performance appraisal
24 Conclusions to the module.
12 Conclusions to term 1.
Module map
Topic 1:
Topic 3:
Theoretical Topic 2:
Contemporary
approaches to Functions of
issues in
studying IHRM
IHRM
IHRM
Tour of Moodle.
 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the main theoretical
Module learning frameworks influencing HRM practice.
Demonstrate knowledge of the main theoretical
outcomes frameworks influencing IHRM practice.

(summary) 2. Critically evaluate best practice in the key strategic

Theory (covered in topic 1) areas of HRM; resourcing, reward, performance
management, training and development, and
employee relations.
Functions (covered in topic 2)
3. Apply knowledge of international and comparative
Contemporary issues (covered in aspects of HRM to contemporary issues in HRM,
such as multi-nationals, global mobility and global
topic 3) talent management.
 International HRM Topics Recruitment

2. Functions
1. Theory (practice) Performance
Management
Convergence
/ Divergence
of HRM
Pay &
reward
Three
‘lenses’ of
IHRM Training &
Development
‘Green’ HRM

Covid-19 & 3. Contemporary Employee

Surveillance
HRM Issues Relations
Assessments
Essay – due 21st December, 2020
 Focus on academic / concepts
 Two questions to answer
 2,000 words
 50% of module

Report – due 6th April, 2022

 Focus on functions / practice
 Case study of ‘Greenway Hotels Group’.
 2,500 words
 50% of module © 2020, ThatSister, reproduced for educational purposes
Core texts

Brewster, C., Sparrow, P., Vernon, G. and

Houldsworth, E. (2016) International
Human Resource Management (4th
edition) London: CIPD

(Brewster et al, 2016).

Wintersberger, D. (2017) International

Human Resource Management: A case
study approach. London: KoganPage.

Wintersberger (2017).
Accessing e-books
1. Go to librarysearch.gre.ac.uk
to open library catalogue

2. Enter the name of the book /

author(s). In this case
“Wintersberger International
Human Resource Management.”

3. Click search
Accessing e-books (con’t)
www. CIPD.co.uk
Further
1. Study skills:
https://libguides.gre.ac.uk/academicskills

2. Referencing:

help with 3.
https://libguides.gre.ac.uk/referencing

Proof-reading and feedback:

studying
https://libguides.gre.ac.uk/studiosity

4. Wellbeing, mental health and counselling:

Your personal tutor, or

https://www.gre.ac.uk/student-services/support/s
tudent-wellbeing
  Understand the structure and content of the
Summary module

 How to navigate the module’s Moodle page.

 Looked at module learning outcomes, and how

they would be assessed through two
assessments.

 The core texts, and how to access them online.

Other resources, including the CIPD’s website.

 Know where to go for resources, guidance, and

help with your studies.
 Definingg IHRM, and the two principal concepts
Next week: which underlie all IHRM studies:

Convergence-Divergence debate

Three lenses to studying IRHM