MNGT 4630 - Global Human Resource Management

Marketing, Management & Finance
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Students develop an understanding of how Human Resource (HR) professionals, who work in multinational corporations, face challenges that arise from conducting business in more than one country. The complex cultural differences make HR policies and procedures vary throughout the world. Organized by regions around the globe, this course analyzes the various cross-cultural issues that HR professionals face as they select, maintain and develop a quality, global workforce. Students gain an understanding of home and host countries, global assignments, expatriates, repatriation, local employment law, labor issues, unions, benefits and compensation, privacy and data protection, European Union directives and regulations, equality, and ethics. Case studies and team projects are assigned to reinforce the critical role that HR plays in managing people in today’s dynamic, global business environment.
credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSN 2010, BUSN 2710, BUSN 3310, ENGL 1100