Classroom Syllabus

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

MC 585: International HUMAN RESOURCE

MANAGEMENT
3 Credit Hours
Effective: November, 2016

Access to the Internet is required.

All written assignments must be in Microsoft-Word-compatible formats.
See the librarys APA Style Guide tutorial for a list of resources that can help you use APA style.
Copyright 2011 by City University of Seattle
All rights reserved.

Faculty
Faculty Name: Dr. Jozef Simuth
Contact Information: jsimuth@vsm.sk

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course covers a global perspective, with focus on the US and Europe, of the optimum
organization and employment of human resources to accomplish strategic organizational objective.
Additionally, this course is concerned with the policies and procedures which affect the recruitment,
development and deployment of the human resources of firms. The course will address the
significant changes which have taken place in this area of management in response to economic and
political pressure and will consider policies and practices in various countries.

Course Resources
Whitaker, A. (2010). Research and APA Style Guide. Bratislava, Slovakia: Cit
University of Seattle. Available online at
http://www.vsm.sk/Curriculum/academicsupport/researchapastyleguide2010.pdf
or for purchase in the CU Slovakia. library.
Dowling, P.J. et al. (2013). International Human Resources Management. 6th edition.
Cengage learning
Suggested:
Morley, J., Heraty, N., Snejina, M. Managing human resources in central and eastern
Europe. ISBN: 978-0-415-40561-4. (Available at Routledge.com and
Amazon.com).

CITYU Learning Goals

The content of this course addresses the following CityU Learning Goals:

Professional Competency and Professional Identity;

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Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills;

Critical Thinking;
Diverse and Global Perspectives.

Program Context
The content of this course aligns with the following program outcomes:

Providing a solid foundation in general business as well as human resources fundamentals

and business skills.

COURSE OUTCOMES
In this course, learners successfully demonstrate the following outcomes:

Synthesis of a HR strategic plan that supports the mission, goals, and strategies of an
organization.
Analyze different HR perspectives attitudes, biases, and arguments relating to various
topics on human resources.
Evaluate ethical considerations which face human resource professionals and line
managers as they relate to employee rights and employer responsibilities.
Describe the recruitment, training, and the development roles in human resource planning.
Justify from the strategic plan of an organization, appropriate compensation, and benefit
programs.
Describe the relationship and role of human resources in today's organization.
Describe effective communication strategies as they relate to the human resource function
and performance feedback.
Assess challenges facing human resource managers and professionals in the area of
performance management and employee retention.
Evaluate the impact of globalization on an organization's human resource policies and
practices.

Core Concepts, Knowledge, and Skills

Understanding the scope and breadth of the strategic approach to human resources
management and how it relates to employees and organizations.
Analysis and synthesis of corporate and human resource strategy within organizations.
Understanding the importance and significance of the external and global environment of
human resources.
Analysis and synthesis of human resource planning and information systems within
organizations and industry today.
Integrating the process and impact of equal employment opportunity within organizations.
Understanding the scope and significance of international pay systems.
Analysis and synthesis of job evaluation, job design and job analysis on organizations.
Evaluate recruitment, selection, and retention within learning organizations.
Evaluate orientation, training and development with learning organizations.
Understanding the strategies for effective performance appraisal systems for employees.
Evaluate the internal and external competiveness of strategic compensation systems.

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Integrating the concept of improving productivity and efficiency to human resources in

todays organizations.
Analysis and synthesis of benefit plans on employees and learning organizations.
Integrating the concepts and importance of managing health, safety and stress within
organizations.
Understanding the importance of ethics, employee rights, and employer responsibilities
within organization today.
Evaluate strategic planning aspects related to unions and collective bargaining in
organizations.
Understanding the strategic importance of separation restructuring and the virtual
organization.

Overview of Course Grading

The grade students receive for the course will be derived using City University of Seattles decimal
grading system, based on the following:

Overview of Required Assignments

% of Final Grade

Active Participation

10%

Case Analysis

20%

Human Resource Project

40%

Final Examination (Comprehensive)

30%

TOTAL

100%

Specifics of Course Assignments

Case Analysis

Based on the case analysis you will be solving during the term on blackboard, you will present the
final proposal at the end of the term in a form of a report.

TEAM CASE ANALYSIS PROJECT

A team case analysis project is designed to help you sharpen your analytical skills. The most
effective way to analyze a case is to apply a variation of the scientific method. This method of
analysis is simply a logical approach that includes the seven steps outlined below. Based on the
course topics you will analyze, solve and propose a solution to a specific human resources issue

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from an existing company. The core issue should be a result of steps 1 and 2 of the analysis.
Step 1:

Analysis and description of the situation

In this part you will present the companys structure, business area, culture and issues you will be
solving in next steps based on the available information.
Step 2:

Analysis of the main IHRM priorities for the management of the

company.
In this step you need to review the information you have about the potential problems of the
company. Do not be afraid to assume, but clearly state the assumptions you are making. You
should make assumptions on the basis of your knowledge of typical managerial practices, and they
should be consistent with the facts about the case, even though your facts may be somewhat
limited. Managerial decisions are often based on limited information. In fact, practicing managers
find that many of their decisions have to be made quickly on the basis of limited information
Step 3:

Recruitment proposal

Based on the instructions provided by the instructor, you will make a proposal for the recruitment
process. This proposal needs to be realistic and follow the recent trends in recruitment.
Step 4:

Compensation package proposal

In this step you will design the complete compensation package for managers send to foreign
country. Your proposal needs to be based on a thorough market analysis of the target country as
well as on the company standards.

Step 5:

Training program proposal

You will create a detailed training proposal for the PCN expat before and during the assignment.
Zou need to describe the areas, content, training method, duration as well as the training
effectiveness evaluation methods.
Step 6:

Performance management system proposal

In this step, you are required to design a performance management system for the managerial
position. You need to decide about the KPI and methods of measurement. The proposal needs to
take into account the frequency and methods of performance feedback. Suggest a timetable and
methods for the evaluation process. Justify your decisions with expert opinions and/or with
professional experience evidence.

Assessment Rubric: Case Analysis Paper

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Graduate Percentage
Scale:
Graduate Scaled Score:
% of
Grad
e
Requirements:
20
Does the team
meet the
requirements of
the assignment
and remain
focused on the
purpose of the
assignment?
Purpose/Thesis
Statement:
How does the
team frame the
content of the
paper?

10

Content: How
well is the
content
presented?
Does the reader
gain insight from
the assignment?
Are ideas
analyzed and
connected to the
main purpose of
the paper?

25

Writing
Mechanics:
How well does
the team
incorporate
grammar,
spelling, syntax,
punctuation, and

20

0.00
69.99%
0.0 1.5
Below
Standard

70.00
81.24%
1.6 2.5
Approaching
Standard

81.25
93.74%
2.6 - 3.5
At Standard

Does not
include
requirement
s in
submitted
work.
Limited
awareness
of purpose.

Includes
most
requirement
s in
submitted
work. Makes
an attempt
to establish
and
maintain
purpose.

Includes all
requirement
s in
submitted
work.
Focused on
a purpose

Purpose/the
sis not
evident.
Content in
paper does
not support
the
purpose/the
sis
statements.

Purpose/thes
is unclear,
unoriginal or
offer little
that is new.
Content in
paper
loosely
supports the
purpose/thes
is
statements.

Purpose/the
sis evident.
Content in
paper
supports the
purpose/the
sis
statements.

Central
purpose or
argument is
not clearly
identified.
Analysis is
vague or not
evident.
Reader is
confused or
may be
misinformed
.

Central
purpose or
arguments
are
supported at
times.
Analysis is
basic or
general.
Reader gains
few insights.

Central
purpose or
arguments
are clearly
identified.
Analysis is
clear and
evident.

Improper
use of
grammar,
spelling,
syntax,
punctuation,
and
style (7+

Some
improper
grammar,
spelling,
syntax,
punctuation,
and style (46 errors)

Mostly
proper
grammar,
spelling,
syntax,
punctuation,
and style
(2-3 errors)

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93.75 100%
3.6 - 4.0
Exceeds
Standard
Fully
includes all
requirement
s in
response.
Establishes
and
maintains
clear focus
on a
purpose.
Purpose/the
sis easily
identifiable,
plausible,
novel,
sophisticate
d, insightful.
Content in
paper
clearly
supports the
purpose/the
sis
statements.
Central
purpose or
argument
are clearly
identified
and show a
thoughtful,
in-depth
analysis of a
significant
topic.
Reader
gains
important
insights.
Proper
grammar,
spelling,
syntax,
punctuation,
and style (01 errors)

style into the

assignment?

References:
Are the selected
resources
appropriate and
sufficient for the
purpose of this
work? Are they
formatted in APA
style?

Organization:
How well is the
content of the
paper
organized?

errors)

10

Resources
selected are
not
appropriate
for the
purpose of
this work
and
demonstrat
e little to no
research.
APA citation
style is not
followed at
all.

Some
resources
are
appropriate
for the
purpose of
this work
with limited
research
demonstrate
d. There are
frequent
errors in APA
citation
style.

15

Lacks clear
point of
view and
logical
sequence of
information.
Connections
to
information
are not
evident.

Vague point
of view and
some logical
sequence of
information.
Connections
to
information
are
confusing or
flawed.

Resources
selected are
appropriate
for the work
and reflect
ample
research.
APA citation
style is used
with minor
errors.

Clear point
of view and
logical
sequence of
information.
Fairly clear
connections
to all
information.

Resources
selected are
appropriate
for the
purpose of
this work
and reflect
substantial
research.
APA citation
style is used
with no
errors.
Clear and
concise
point of
view and
logical
sequence of
information.
Crystal clear
& direct
connections
to all
information.

Human Resource Project Paper

For the Human Resources Project, students can choose from two different options:
(All companies selected must operate within Europe. They may be MNCs)
Option # 1:
Using one organization with which you are familiar, describe how human resources currently
functions as a strategic business partner in two major areas of business, e.g., employee selection,
compensation, performance management, HRIS systems, labor relations, training etc. Once you
have described the current situation, make recommendations on how human resources could
function more effectively as a strategic business partner. In proposing recommendations, you must
conduct thorough research to justify the proposed changes.

Option #2:
Select three areas of human resource management in a particular company. Focus on EU and state
employment law. How has the strategy of the company developed to accommodate employment
legislation, ethics and diversity? What recommendations would you offer to improve the current
situation? In proposing recommendations, students must conduct thorough research to justify the
proposed changes.

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These options are very similar except: #1 deals more with SHRM. #2 deals more with the
specific issues of ethics/diversity and employment legislation.
Along with preparing a written paper you will present your analysis of a case to the rest of the
class in presentation format. The Project paper and presentation both should be turned in to the
instructor grading and feedback.
Presentation 18-20 minutes, no more than 20 slides, not including Cover page, references,
appendix, etc. Power point does not need to be uploaded, but should be given to instructor day of
presentation. Paper: 10-15 pages, not including cover page, reference page, etc. APA guidelines.
Assessment Rubric:

Graduate Percentage
Scale:
Graduate Scaled Score:
% of
Grad
e
Requirements:
30
Does the student
meet the
requirements of
the assignment
and remain
focused on the
purpose of the
assignment?
Purpose/Thesis
Statement:
How does the
student frame
the content of
the paper?

10

Content: How
well is the
content
presented?
Does the reader
gain insight from
the assignment?

20

0.00
69.99%
0.0 1.5
Below
Standard

70.00
81.24%
1.6 2.5
Approaching
Standard

81.25
93.74%
2.6 - 3.5
At Standard

Does not
include
requirement
s in
submitted
work.
Limited
awareness
of purpose.

Includes
most
requirement
s in
submitted
work. Makes
an attempt
to establish
and
maintain
purpose.

Includes all
requirement
s in
submitted
work.
Focused on
a purpose

Purpose/the
sis not
evident.
Content in
paper does
not support
the
purpose/the
sis
statements.

Purpose/thes
is unclear,
unoriginal or
offer little
that is new.
Content in
paper
loosely
supports the
purpose/thes
is
statements.

Purpose/the
sis evident.
Content in
paper
supports the
purpose/the
sis
statements.

Central
purpose or
argument is
not clearly
identified.
Analysis is
vague or not
evident.
Reader is
confused or
may be

Central
purpose or
arguments
are
supported at
times.
Analysis is
basic or
general.
Reader gains
few insights.

Central
purpose or
arguments
are clearly
identified.
Analysis is
clear and
evident.

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93.75 100%
3.6 - 4.0
Exceeds
Standard
Fully
includes all
requirement
s in
response.
Establishes
and
maintains
clear focus
on a
purpose.
Purpose/the
sis easily
identifiable,
plausible,
novel,
sophisticate
d, insightful.
Content in
paper
clearly
supports the
purpose/the
sis
statements.
Central
purpose or
argument
are clearly
identified
and show a
thoughtful,
in-depth
analysis of a
significant
topic.

Reader
gains
important
insights.

misinformed
.
Writing
Mechanics:
How well does
the student
incorporate
grammar,
spelling, syntax,
punctuation, and
style into the
assignment?

References:
Are the selected
resources
appropriate and
sufficient for the
purpose of this
work? Are they
formatted in APA
style?

Organization:
How well is the
content of the
paper
organized?

20

Improper
use of
grammar,
spelling,
syntax,
punctuation,
and
style (7+
errors)

Some
improper
grammar,
spelling,
syntax,
punctuation,
and style (46 errors)

Mostly
proper
grammar,
spelling,
syntax,
punctuation,
and style
(2-3 errors)

Proper
grammar,
spelling,
syntax,
punctuation,
and style (01 errors)

10

Resources
selected are
not
appropriate
for the
purpose of
this work
and
demonstrat
e little to no
research.
APA citation
style is not
followed at
all.

Some
resources
are
appropriate
for the
purpose of
this work
with limited
research
demonstrate
d. There are
frequent
errors in APA
citation
style.

Resources
selected are
appropriate
for the work
and reflect
ample
research.
APA citation
style is used
with minor
errors.

Resources
selected are
appropriate
for the
purpose of
this work
and reflect
substantial
research.
APA citation
style is used
with no
errors.

10

Lacks clear
point of
view and
logical
sequence of
information.
Connections
to
information
are not
evident.

Vague point
of view and
some logical
sequence of
information.
Connections
to
information
are
confusing or
flawed.

Clear point
of view and
logical
sequence of
information.
Fairly clear
connections
to all
information.

Clear and
concise
point of
view and
logical
sequence of
information.
Crystal clear
& direct
connections
to all
information.

Instructor Determined Activities, Participation, Discussions

In-class participation:
(1) Attend all classes assigned for the course (arrive on time and leave on time)
(2) Be prepared for class ( read assigned chapters, etc ahead of time)
(3) Able to answer questions when asked
(4) Participate in class discussions and assignments
(5) Not creating a disturbance in class (cell phones, private conversations, etc)

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(6) Offer respect for the class, peers and instructor

Final Exam
Individual Final Examination:

Students will complete a comprehensive final examination on the core outcomes contained in chapters of
the course textbook and other written material used in the course for the final examination
Assessment Rubric:
Undergraduate Percentage
Scale:
Undergraduate Scaled
Score:

Accuracy of
solution

% of
Grade
100

0.00 - 57.49%

57.50 - 76.24%

76.25 - 93.74%

93.75 - 100%

0.0 - 0.6

0.7 - 2.1

2.2 - 3.5

3.6 - 4.0

Below
Standard

Approaching
Standard

At Standard

Exceeds
Standard

No or few
solutions are
correct

A few solutions
are correct

Many
solutions are
correct

Most
solutions are
correct

Course Policies
Late Assignments:
No late work will be given credit for the course. Students must manage time appropriately so that
all work is uploaded on or before the given deadline. There are no exceptions to this rule.

Academic Integrity/ Scholastic Honesty:

Scholastic Honesty
Students are responsible for understanding City University of Seattles policy on Scholastic
Honesty and are required to adhere to its standards in meeting all course requirements. Violations
of the policy include, among other practices:
1. Cheating;
2. Plagiarizing;
3. Submitting substantially the same work for two different courses without prior permission
from the instructors;
4. Collaborating on assignments without prior permission of the instructor;
5. Submitting papers written wholly or partly by someone else;
6. Helping someone else commit an act of scholastic dishonesty.
Scholastic Honesty City University of Seattle expects each student to do his/her own work. The
University has "zero tolerance" for cheating, plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration on
assignments and papers, using "notes" during exams, submitting someone else's work as one's own,

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submitting work previously submitted for another course, or facilitating acts of academic
dishonesty by others. The penalties are severe! A first offense can result in a zero grade for the
course and suspension for one quarter; a second offense can result in a zero grade for the course
and suspension for two or more quarters; a third offense can result in expulsion from the
University. The Policy and Procedures may be found at http://cityuniversity.t7.iway.sk/en/students/scholastic-honesty/policies-and-procedures/ or www.cutn.sk/SH
In addition to providing your work to the instructor for grading, you must also submit an electronic
copy for the City University of Seattle archives (unless the work is specifically exempted by the
instructor). You will not receive a grade for particular work until and unless you submit this
electronic copy. The procedure for submitting work to the archives is to upload it via the website
http://bb.cutn.sk/cgi-bin/new_upload.pl or www.cutn.sk/Upload. Files should include the cover
page of the work with the student name, instructor name, course name and number, and date. File
names should indicate the type of assignment, such as researchpaper.doc, casestudy.doc or
thesis.doc (student name should not be a part of the file name because the system adds it). All
files received into the archives are submitted to www.TurnItIn.com for plagiarism checking.

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