International Human Capital Management and Cultural Intelligence

Singapore University of Social Sciences

International Human Capital Management and Cultural Intelligence (HCM555)

Synopsis

HCM555 International Human Capital Management and Cultural Intelligence, provides an overview of international business and the implications for human capital management (domestic versus international). It examines national, institutional, cultural and organisational contexts of international human capital management and organisational behaviour. These provide important impetus, opportunities and challenges to organisations when managing diversity, employee relations, recruitment and selection, performance management, and total rewards in the global setting. This course also briefly examines global leadership, motivation, decision-making, and cultural synergy.

Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

National and cultural contexts
International organisation structure and strategy
Global mobility of people, jobs, and knowledge
International staffing
International training, development and careers
International performance management
International compensation and reward management
Transfer of HCM practices in MNCs
Motivating and leading across cultures
Working with multicultural groups and teams
Developing cultural intelligence in a global world
Managing in developing countries/economies

Learning Outcome

Appraise how different contexts affect international human capital management.
Examine the issues and decisions in international human capital management.
Discuss issues related to cross-cultural differences and cultural synergy.
Plan and manage talents worldwide and within countries.
Design policies and practices that leverage across boundaries and/or adapt to local conditions.
Evaluate policies and approaches for cross-cultural synergy.