MGMT6006 Global Human Capital Semester 1 2016 Bentley Campus INT

Curtin Business School (CBS)
School of Management
Unit Outline
MGMT6006 Global Human Capital

Semester 1, 2016
Unit study package code:
MGMT6006
Mode of study:
Internal
Tuition pattern summary:
Note: For any specific variations to this tuition pattern and for precise
information refer to the Learning Activities section.
Online Class: 1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Workshop: 1 x 2 Hours Weekly
This unit does not have a fieldwork component.
Credit Value:
25.0
Pre-requisite units:
Nil
Co-requisite units:
Nil
Anti-requisite units:
Nil
Result type:
Grade/Mark
Approved incidental fees:
Information about approved incidental fees can be obtained from our website.
Visit fees.curtin.edu.au/incidental_fees.cfm for details.
Unit coordinator:
Title:
Name:
Phone:
Email:
Location:
Dr
Subra Ananthram
+618 9266 1312
Subramaniam.Ananthram@cbs.curtin.edu.au
Building: 408 - Room: 3032
Administrative contact:
Name:
Phone:
Email:
Location:
Claire Loh
Please email
CBSMANTeachingSupport@curtin.edu.au
Building: please email - Room: Please email
Learning Management System:
Blackboard (lms.curtin.edu.au)
Teaching Staff:

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CRICOS Provider Code 00301J
The only authoritative version of this Unit Outline is to be found online in OASIS

Acknowledgement of Country
We respectfully acknowledge the Indigenous Elders, custodians, their descendants and kin of this land past and
present.
Syllabus
Using a global perspective, the unit will explore how to create best practices in recruiting systems, performance
evaluation systems, human resource development (HRD), how to manage a reduction in workforce, and conflict
management. The unit also addresses the role of human resources in culturally diverse organisations
Introduction
Welcome to the Global Human Capital unit. This unit focuses on the notion that human capital is the most valuable
resource for multinational corporations and managing the critical resource ispivotal for thelong term success and
sustainability ofmultinational corporations. As such, the unitis split into three broad themes with a constant global
focus- cultural, comparative and organizational perspectives on global human capitalwherethe foundations of
comparative international human resource management are discussed over two weeks. The second theme International assignments and employment practices focuses on implications for global human capital within the context
of the regulation and change inhost country environments over a three week period.The third theme comparativeinternational human resourcepolicies and practicesfocuses on poignant issues that affect global human
capital such as managing knowledge, training and development, performance management, CSR and sustainability
etc over a six week period.The final topic reflects on the future challenges and strategies for managing global
human capital.
Unit Learning Outcomes

All graduates of Curtin University achieve a set of nine graduate attributes during their course of study. These tell an
employer that, through your studies, you have acquired discipline knowledge and a range of other skills and
attributes which employers say would be useful in a professional setting. Each unit in your course addresses the
graduate attributes through a clearly identified set of learning outcomes. They form a vital part in the process
referred to as assurance of learning. The learning outcomes tell you what you are expected to know, understand or
be able to do in order to be successful in this unit. Each assessment for this unit is carefully designed to test your
achievement of one or more of the unit learning outcomes. On successfully completing all of the assessments you will
have achieved all of these learning outcomes.
Your course has been designed so that on graduating we can say you will have achieved all of Curtin's Graduate
Attributes through the assurance of learning process in each unit.
On successful completion of this unit students can:
Graduate
Attributes
addressed
1 Critically analyse the practices of recruitment, performance management systems, and HRD
employed by organisations operating in transnational environments
2 Assess the different approaches to managing conflict and negotiation of diverse work
teams
3 Justify and develop a strategic plan to manage a reduction in work force
4 Critically evaluate the effects of different Human Resource and International Industrial
Relations strategies adopted by multinational international organisations operating in
various regions of the world

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Curtin's Graduate Attributes

Apply discipline knowledge
Thinking skills
Information skills
(use analytical skills to solve problems)
(confidence to investigate new ideas)
Communication skills
Technology skills
International perspective
Cultural understanding
(value the perspectives of others)
(value the perspectives of others)
Learning how to learn

(apply principles learnt to new situations)
(confidence to tackle unfamiliar problems)
Professional Skills
(work independently and as a team)
(plan own work)
Find out more about Curtin's Graduate attributes at the Office of Teaching & Learning website: ctl.curtin.edu.au
Learning Activities
Specific learning activities have been designed to facilitate your learning of relevant theory AND real-world practice
in the field of comparative international human resource management. Learning activities centre on the weekly 1-hour
online e-lecture and 2-hour interactive face-to-faceworkshop which you are expected to attend. The e-lectures will
provide the theoretical foundation for the unit and theworkshops will provide students with an opportunity to apply
the theoretical concepts to real life case studies andparticipate in discussions and activities. Class and group
discussions will be used to explore the contemporary human resource applications and issues pertaining to the case
studies. The cases will develop across the semester and explore different approaches to managing global human
capital. They will require you to develop and apply your knowledge of comparative international human resource
management to the issues faced by a variety of contemporary multinational organisations. To prepare for the
workshop, you are expected to go through the online e-lecture and the weekly set readings beforehand and it will be
assumed that you have completed them prior to the relevant class. They are designed to enable you to have some
flexibility with when you engage in learning activities, develop your understanding of key concepts, increase your
autonomy as a learner, and enhance your active involvement in your own learning.
It is expected thatyou will:
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ask questions ifyou do not understand something.

makeyour needs known to your lecturer and/or the class
come to class prepared to and participate in class discussions
usethe internet critically
usea variety of learning styles
respectyour lecturer and fellow classmates.
The class facilitators roles and responsibilities are to:

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develop andmaintain a safe learning environment where you can explore ideas, stretchyour thinking, and
have a go at applying your knowledge about how to manage global human capital.
assist the group to use its time together efficiently and effectively
developlearning processes for your sessions, some in conjunction with your class mates
negotiatechanges or adapt sessions as suggested by the group
encourageparticipation from as many students as possible
givefeedback andreceive feedback from you.
A underpinning assumption is that you areattending voluntarily, willmake every effort to attend each session, and
contribute in class and work effectively with others.

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Learning Resources
Recommended texts
You do not have to purchase the following textbooks but you may like to refer to them.
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Harzing, A,and Pinnington, A. (2014) International Human Resource Management 4th edition.Sage: London.
(ISBN/ISSN: 9781446267318)
Other resources
Additional resources will be made available via Blackboard which include journal articles, case studies, industry
reports and weblinks. Please check weekly e-lecture slides for additional resource references and links.
Assessment
Assessment schedule
Task
Value %
Date Due
Unit Learning
Outcome(s)
Assessed
Report
35 percent
Week: Teaching
1,2,4
Week 5
Day: Friday 8 April
2016
Time: 11.59 pm WST
Case Study
35 percent
Week: Teaching
Weeks 3-12
Day: Workshop
Time: Workshop
1,2,3
Interactive workshop
30 percent
Week: Teaching
Weeks 8-12
Day: Workshop
Time: Workshop
1,2
Detailed information on assessment tasks

1. REPORT (35%)
You are required to write an individual report (2500 word maximum - excluding the reference list) on how
multinational enterprises (MNEs) can utilise HR in fostering learning and development (L&D). Firstly
identify why L&D is critical for MNEs (utilise relevant theories); second research two MNE cases indepth to showcase the role of HR in L&D (apply relevant theories) ; lastly make recommendations
relevant to other MNEs based on your research and analyses.
The report must include an Executive Summary (one page), Introduction, Main Body,
Recommendations, Conclusion and Reference List. The research report must be submitted via Turnitin. You
will be assessed on your ability to recognise, analyse and discuss the key issues in the topic; and on your
ability to appropriately use reference material to support your arguments (see the marking criteria on
Blackboard). The quality of the sources of information you use, as well as your referencing skills, will be
assessed. Written assignments must use the Chicago 16 Referencing System and papers that are
unsatisfactorily referenced will be returned unmarked. You are expected to use at least twelve (12) different
academic sources to support your arguments and discussion. The use of WIKIPEDIA online encyclopaedia is
not allowed.
You will be provided with our FEEDBACK through Blackboard under 'My Grades' in line with the detailed
marking guide available on the blackboard.
2. CASE STUDY - Presentation 20% (Part A)and Report 15% ( Part B)
Part A - Presentation (20%)

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You are to make a formal presentation on ONE assigned case study (from the list below) to the entire class
during teaching weeks 3 12 of your semester. You are to present your solutions to the case study questions
(questions highlighted in YELLOW on blackboard which need to be addressed) at the end of the case. You will
be assigned into groups in weeks 1 and 2 (two to four students depending on the number of students in
class) One of the following cases would be randomly assigned:
Case Study 1 (week 3) Richard Debenham in Vienna
Case Study 2 (week 4) A European Co with subsidiary businesses
Case Study 3 (week 5)-Cemex
Case Study 4 (week 6) Knowledge management in P&G
Case Study 5 (week 7) Closing the gulf: preparing US executives for Mexico
Case Study 6 (week 8) - Itochu
Case Study 7 (week 9) V-Pharmel performance management
Case Study 8 (week 10) Managing diversity in a Chinese-owned MNC IT firm
Case Study 9 (week 11) Contract labour at Maruti Suzuki
Case Study 10 (week 12) Zurich Santander Insurance America
Whilst you will be working together and presenting as a group, you will be assessed individually as per the
marking criteria (see Blackboard). Your presentation is to last 30 minutes (maximum). You should first
summarise the case study and then present the solutions to the case questions. Classroom discussion is
deeply encouraged after the presentation to facilitate understanding of the case study.
Feedback: Students who are attending the presentations will participate in the marking and feedback process.
On the day, you will be provided with the marking criteria for you to provide marks and any comments. These
will be taken in account by the Lecturer when finalising the feedback and your groups mark.
Part B - Report (15%)

You also need to hand in a report (1500 words maximum) detailing the solution of the case questions. The
report must expand on your presentation. You will be marked individually for your contribution towards the
report (i.e., based on the question(s) answered). It is however your responsibility as a group to ensure that the
report is formatted and referenced appropriately.
The report needs to be submitted via Turnitin.
You will be provided with FEEDBACK for Parts A and B (based on the marking criteria that can be accessed
through blackboard) from your Unit Coordinator/Lecturer through blackboard under 'My Grades'.
3. INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP (Weeks8 - 12)
You have been approached by the Minister for Human Resource Planning in your country to design a long
term HR development strategy for the country. You realise that this would mean attracting and retaining
expatriates from overseas given the shortage in your country. A rival country in the region is also putting
together a think tank to address the same issue.
Two teams (based on assessment 2) will come together and represent one country each. Your task is as
follows:
Part 1: Team ONE will showcasea briefoverview of the country (PESTL analysis), themain HR/IR trends and
practices in the country, theopportunities/challenges for expatriates in the country;and thereby expect to
SELL the country as an ideal destination for expatriates to live and work in (20 minutes). Note that HR/IR
practices vary quite significantly from country to country as they are influenced by a variety of external and
internal factors. Please also focus on the specific talent shortages in the country.
Part 2: Team TWO will do the same (as in Part 1) for their chosen country (20 minutes).
Part 3: Both teams will collaborate and utilising the audience, help facilitate an active comparison ofthe two
countries based on Parts 1 and 2. The audience in the end will vote on which country would be a better
destination based on your showcase in parts 1/2 and 3. There are numerous ways in which this can be done.
Some ideas include (but are not limited to): using short comparative case studies; creating a quiz or other
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learning exercise; exploring the implications of posting an expat from each country to the other country.
Please use your imagination and creativity to design something novel and interesting (15 minutes).
Both teams would be marked separately (i.e., team 1 for the first and third part as above; and team 2 for the
second and third part as above). The marking guide is available on Blackboard. Note that the audiences
vote DOES NOT influence the overall mark for the interactive workshop.
It is expected that groups 1 and 2 will collaborate on the third part of the workshop beforehand so as to
maximise its effectiveness. Ideally, it would be useful if the two groups can decide on the main points of focus
for their respective countries (parts 1 and 2) which would allow for an easier comparison in part 3 of the
presentation.
Because the workshops form an integral part of the learning processes for this unit, you need to attend
and participate in all of the workshops, not only your own workshop.
You will be provided with FEEDBACK (based on the marking criteria that can be accessed through blackboard)
from your Unit Coordinator/Lecturer through blackboard under 'My Grades'.
Pass requirements
Students must make a credible attempt at all assessment tasks and score an overall mark of at least 50% to pass this
unit.
Fair assessment through moderation

Moderation describes a quality assurance process to ensure that assessments are appropriate to the learning
outcomes, and that student work is evaluated consistently by assessors. Minimum standards for the moderation of
assessment are described in the Assessment and Student Progression Manual, available from
policies.curtin.edu.au/policies/teachingandlearning.cfm
Late assessment policy

This ensures that the requirements for submission of assignments and other work to be assessed are fair,
transparent, equitable, and that penalties are consistently applied.
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All assessments students are required to submit will have a due date and time specified on this Unit Outline.
Students will be penalised by a deduction of ten percent per calendar day for a late assessment submission
(eg a mark equivalent to 10% of the total allocated for the assessment will be deducted from the marked
value for every day that the assessment is late). This means that an assessment worth 20 marks will have two
marks deducted per calendar day late. Hence if it was handed in three calendar days late and given a mark of
16/20, the student would receive 10/20. An assessment more than seven calendar days overdue will not be
marked and will receive a mark of 0.
Assessment extension
A student unable to complete an assessment task by/on the original published date/time (eg examinations, tests) or
due date/time (eg assignments) must apply for an assessment extension using the Assessment Extension form
(available from the Forms page at students.curtin.edu.au/administration/) as prescribed by the Academic Registrar. It
is the responsibility of the student to demonstrate and provide evidence for exceptional circumstances beyond the
student's control that prevent them from completing/submitting the assessment task.
The student will be expected to lodge the form and supporting documentation with the unit coordinator before the
assessment date/time or due date/time. An application may be accepted up to five working days after the date or
due date of the assessment task where the student is able to provide an acceptable explanation as to why he or she
was not able to submit the application prior to the assessment date. An application for an assessment extension will
not be accepted after the date of the Board of Examiners' meeting.
Deferred assessments
If your results show that you have been granted a deferred assessment you should immediately check your OASIS
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email for details.
Supplementary assessments
Supplementary assessments are not available in this unit.
Referencing style
The referencing style for this unit is Chicago.
More information can be found on this style from the Library web site:
http://libguides.library.curtin.edu.au/referencing.
Copyright
Curtin University. The course material for this unit is provided to you for your own research and study only. It is
subject to copyright. It is a copyright infringement to make this material available on third party websites.
Academic Integrity (including plagiarism and cheating)

Any conduct by a student that is dishonest or unfair in connection with any academic work is considered to be
academic misconduct. Plagiarism and cheating are serious offences that will be investigated and may result in
penalties such as reduced or zero grades, annulled units or even termination from the course.
Plagiarism occurs when work or property of another person is presented as one's own, without appropriate
acknowledgement or referencing. Submitting work which has been produced by someone else (e.g. allowing or
contracting another person to do the work for which you claim authorship) is also plagiarism. Submitted work is
subjected to a plagiarism detection process, which may include the use of text matching systems or interviews with
students to determine authorship.
Cheating includes (but is not limited to) asking or paying someone to complete an assessment task for you or any
use of unauthorised materials or assistance during an examination or test.
From Semester 1, 2016, all incoming coursework students are required to complete Curtins Academic Integrity
Program (AIP). If a student does not pass the program by the end of their first study period of enrolment at Curtin,
their marks will be withheld until they pass. More information about the AIP can be found at:
https://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/students/AIP.cfm
Refer to the Academic Integrity tab in Blackboard or academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au for more information, including
student guidelines for avoiding plagiarism.
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Expectations

Curtin students are expected to have reliable internet access in order to connect to OASIS email and learning systems
such as Blackboard and Library Services.
You may also require a computer or mobile device for preparing and submitting your work.
For general ICT assistance, in the first instance please contact OASIS Student Support:
oasisapps.curtin.edu.au/help/general/support.cfm
For specific assistance with any of the items listed below, please contact The Learning Centre:
life.curtin.edu.au/learning-support/learning_centre.htm
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Using Blackboard, the I Drive and Back-Up files

Introduction to PowerPoint, Word and Excel
Additional information
Enrolment
It is your responsibility to ensure that your enrolment is correct - you can check your enrolment through the eStudent
option on OASIS, where you can also print an Enrolment Advice.

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Student Rights and Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of every student to be aware of all relevant legislation, policies and procedures relating to their
rights and responsibilities as a student. These include:
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the Student Charter

the University's Guiding Ethical Principles
the University's policy and statements on plagiarism and academic integrity
copyright principles and responsibilities
the University's policies on appropriate use of software and computer facilities
Information on all these things is available through the University's "Student Rights and Responsibilities" website at:
students.curtin.edu.au/rights.
Student Equity
There are a number of factors that might disadvantage some students from participating in their studies or
assessments to the best of their ability, under standard conditions. These factors may include a disability or medical
condition (e.g. mental illness, chronic illness, physical or sensory disability, learning disability), significant family
responsibilities, pregnancy, religious practices, living in a remote location or another reason. If you believe you may
be unfairly disadvantaged on these or other grounds please contact Student Equity at eesj@curtin.edu.au or go to
http://eesj.curtin.edu.au/student_equity/index.cfm for more information
You can also contact Counselling and Disability services: http://www.disability.curtin.edu.au or the Multi-faith services:
http://life.curtin.edu.au/health-and-wellbeing/about_multifaith_services.htm for further information.
It is important to note that the staff of the university may not be able to meet your needs if they are not informed of
your individual circumstances so please get in touch with the appropriate service if you require assistance. For
general wellbeing concerns or advice please contact Curtin's Student Wellbeing Advisory Service at:
http://life.curtin.edu.au/health-and-wellbeing/student_wellbeing_service.htm
Recent unit changes

Students are encouraged to provide unit feedback through eVALUate, Curtin's online student feedback system. For
more information about eVALUate, please refer to evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/.
To view previous student feedback about this unit, search for the Unit Summary Report at
https://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/student/unit_search.cfm. See
https://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/dates.cfm to find out when you can eVALUate this unit.
Recent changes to this unit include:
Based on feedback received from students in S2, 2015, the word limit for Assessment 1 has been reduced. Moreover
the time limit for Assessment 3 has also been reduced by 5 minutes.

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Program calendar
Teaching
Week
Begin
Date
Topic
Assessment Due
29 Feb
Global human capital and comparative HRM
7 Mar
IHRM approaches: Transfer of employment

practices across borders in MNCs
14 Mar
International assignments and host country

environment
Case study 1
21 Mar
Regulation and change in global employment

relations
Case study 2
28 Mar
Tuition free week
4 Apr
HRM in cross border mergers and acquisitions
Case study 3 + Assignment 1 due

8 Apr 11.59 WST
11 Apr
Managing knowledge in MNCs
Case study 4
18 Apr
Tuition free week
25 Apr
Training and development: Developing global

leaders and expatriates
Case study 5
2 May
Human capital strategy in an era of change:

Global and local resourcing
Case study 6 + Interactive

workshop 1
9 May
Rewards and global performance management

workshop 2
10
16 May
Equal opportunity and diversity management in

the global context

workshop 3
11
23 May
CSR and sustainability through ethical HRM

workshop 4
12
30 May
Conclusion: Managing global human capital

how to?

workshop 5

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