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MGT670   International Human Resource Studies   (15 credits)

 
Year Running: 2016/2017
Credit level: F7

Description

This module investigates labour market trends and human resource practices within diverse political, economic, social and regulatory contexts. In addition to analysing the impacts of globalisation, international institutions and national governments on employment policy and regulation, it also examines the human resource practices of particular foreign direct investors, multinational corporations, and public sector organisations in the majority and minority world (Global South/ODA recipients and Global North). Particular attention is accorded to trends in the deployment of people across the world of work, and to how HR can be utilised within different cultural contexts.

 

Reading List


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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 120.0
Lecture 15.0
Seminar 15.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 90 % S2
Other 0.0 10 % S2
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.