BH1109 INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES IN ORGANISATIONS

Module Number: BH1109

Module Title:

International Perspectives in Organisations

Number of Aston Credits:

10

Total Number of ECTS Credits: (European Credit Transfer)

Staff Member Responsible for the Module: Dr Jonathan Crawshaw Work & Organisational Psychology Group South Wing, Room 8011, Extension 3130 Email: j.r.crawshaw2@aston.ac.uk Availability: Please see office hours or Group Administrator, Mrs. Jenny Thompson, SW8002, Extension 3257

Other Staff Contributing to the Module: Dr Nick Theodorakopoulos Work & Organisational Psychology Group South Wing, Room 8015, Extension 3472 Email: n.theodorakopoulos@aston.ac.uk Availability: Please see office hours or Group Administrator, Mrs. Jenny Thompson, SW8002, Extension 3257

Tutorial Support Ms. Charmi Patel: patelcv@aston.ac.uk Ms. Lilian Otaye: otayele@aston.ac.uk

Pre-Requisite(s) for the Module:

None

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Module Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the module students will be able to: Develop an understanding of the international context and its impact on organisations Examine international perspectives on organisations by taking into account the economic, political, industrial, cultural and human resource management dimensions Examine the ethical and social dilemmas that international businesses face and ways of resolving conflicts Identify cross-cultural differences and their impact on communication, leadership, and management Develop an understanding of the psychodynamics of working internationally and negotiating and managing transitions effectively Examine issues related to mergers and acquisitions and expatriation and repatriation Explore how human resource strategies have an impact on working effectively in international situations

International Dimensions: The core basis of this module is on international perspectives of organisations. A range of examples, case studies and research findings are discussed to examine the same. This is explicitly addressed in all the lectures and tutorials with a special reference to different cross-cultural context.

Corporate Connections: Examples and references to current business and corporate practices will be used throughout the module.

Links to Research The module is informed by contemporary developments in research on international management and international HR management in particular. Guest speakers who are leading academics in their field contribute on their own areas of specific expertise.
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Module Content: Week 14 Introduction to the Module: Why study international perspectives on organisations? current trends and the role of multinational enterprise in the global economy The International Business Environment: The international business environment; the internationalisation of business and approaches to management in an international context. The Role of National Culture: the meaning and dimensions of national culture; approaches to understanding and capturing cultural difference; key issues in cross-cultural communication. International Strategic Management: international business strategy and possible global organisational designs. International Mergers and Acquisitions: what are they and why do they succeed or fail? The significance of HRM in M & As Leadership Across Cultures: leadership theory; potential cross-cultural differences in leadership; leadership effectiveness International Human Resource Management: the issues, nature and scope of HRM and IHRM; approaches to international staffing. The Role of Expatriate Managers: use of expatriates, success and failure in expatriate appointments selection and training, repatriation. Diversity Management: dimensions of diversity, challenges and opportunities of diversity, managing in a diverse environment. Ethics and Social Responsibility: the importance of social responsibility in international business; approaches to CSR; arguments surrounding social responsibility in business and social audit. Module Review and Exam Revision Revision Drop-in sessions

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Week 24 Week 25 Tutorials

Group tutorials will be held on alternate weeks beginning in week 15 (details to follow)

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Learning and Teaching Rationale and Methods: a) b) Method of Teaching - Lectures and Tutorials Duration Lectures Tutorials Reading and preparation for tutorials/exam Total 24 hours 5 hours 71 hours 100 hours

Assessment and Feedback Rationale and Methods: Assessment is via a two-hour unseen examination (100%). This assesses ability to apply substantive knowledge across the whole module content within a time-constrained situation and assesses ability to present ideas concisely. Students are encouraged to utilise lecturer office hours and group tutorials to obtain more detailed feedback and advice.

Ethical Approval: This module does not require any primary research for which ethical approval would be necessary.

Reading: 1. Recommended Reading Luthans, F., & Doh, J. P. (2009) International Management: Culture, Strategy, and Behavior (7th edition). New York: McGraw-Hill (ISBN: 978-007-128240-6).

2. Further Reading Daniels, J.D., Radebaugh, L.H., & Sullivan, D.P. (2004) International Business Environments and Operations. New Jersey: Pearson/Prentice Hall (ISBN: 0-13-1217267). Deresky, H. (2011) International Management: Managing Across Borders and Cultures Text and Cases (7th edition). New Jersey: Prentice Hall (ISBN: 0-13-254555-6).

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Dowling, P. J., Festing, M., & Engle, A. D. (2008) International Human Resource Management (5th edition), Andover: Cengage Learning EMEA (ISBN: 978-1-84480-5426). Evans, P., Pucik, V., & Barsoux, J-L. (2002) The Global Challenge: Frameworks for International Human Resource Management International Edition, London: McGrawHill. (ISBN: 0-07-112114-5). Griffin, R.W., & Pustay, M. (2010) International Business: Global Edition (6th edition). New Jersey: Prentice Hall (ISBN: 0-13-507227-1). Harris, H., Brewster, C., & Sparrow, P. (2003) International Human Resource Management, London: CIPD (ISBN: 0-85292-983-8). Rugman, A.M., & Collinson, S. (2009) International Business (5th edition). Harlow: FT/Prentice Hall (ISBN: 978-0-273-71654-9).

3. Useful Academic Journals: Academy of Management Journal/Review/Executive Asia Pacific Journal of Management Harvard Business Review International Journal of Human Resource Management Journal of Cross Cultural Psychology Journal of International Business Studies Journal of Management Studies Journal of World Business Strategic Management Journal These journals, and others, can be sourced via Astons e-library and e-journals databases.

4: Online Sources: Additional reading and reference material will identified in the lecture materials as the module progresses and, in some cases, provided via Blackboard. Students are advised to read at least one quality newspaper regularly in order to keep up to date on developments in the world of work. Students will also be expected to identify and share with colleagues relevant sources of information that they find, including books, journals and electronic sources and information on useful sites should be loaded onto Blackboard common areas.

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