International Human Resource Management

About this course

This specialization guides learners through the evolving landscape of international human resource management, providing a structured progression from foundational concepts to advanced practice. The first course introduces globalization's impact on employment, the role of transnational corporations, national employment relations, pay structures, diversity, and international assignments, establishing a solid foundation for global HR management. The second course explores cross-border management, addressing migration, global labor markets, skill formation, managerial learning environments, socioeconomic systems, and lean production practices. Learners examine how global and political contexts shape work and strategies in multinational settings. The third course focuses on contemporary issues, including organizational restructuring, technology and platform work, international regulation, employee representation, and sustainability. Participants analyze how these forces influence HR policies and practices, consolidating a comprehensive understanding of international HR management. This Specialization is based on the book International Human Resource Management, by Miguel Martínez Lucio, Robert Mackenzie. Copyright ©2022 by Sage Publications Limited. All rights reserved, including rights for text and data mining and training of artificial technologies or similar technologies. Published by Sage Publications Limited, London. Used by arrangement with Sage Publications Limited.