Managing within a Global Context

Learning Outcomes

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• show knowledge and skills in diversity management across international/global organisations;
• critically evaluate a variety of theoretical models relating to managing effectively in organisations;
• apply problem-solving techniques drawing upon, and integrating, knowledge to tackle organisational and personnel scenarios within global context;
• examine contemporary challenges associated with effective management across organisations internationally;

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• the importance and value of individual differences in managing people within a global context;
• the value of diversity and specifically how differences in peoples thinking, attitudes and behaviour impacts on managing effectively in organisations;
• challenges surrounding the complexity and dynamism of organisations internationally;
• the importance of policies, practices and skills necessary to manage effectively within and across organisations, recognising both intra and inter-cultural differences.

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• demonstrate effective ways of valuing and managing diversity within a global context.
• evaluate differences in attitudes and behaviours in the workplace;
• explain the behaviour of people within and across different cultures;
• communicate effectively with a diverse cohort of people;

Topics:

• Management challenges within a global context
• Individual differences and diversity in a changing global environment
• Culture – organisational and environmental factors
• Leadership and Teams
• Employee relations across the globe
• Strategic and International Human Resource Management
• Person-organisation ‘fit’ within international or global organisations
• International selection and training

Teaching and learning methods

With the aim of developing both knowledge and skill, the module will make use of various learning and teaching approaches and methods. Besides more traditional lecture-led sessions, students will be required to work on case studies designed to develop their knowledge and understanding of the subject area; this group work activity will support peer-to-peer learning. The fact that this module emphasises differences in learning across cultures, approaches to selection and training, teamwork and leadership for example across global managerial contexts, demonstrates the commitment to internationalisation and methods of teaching (e.g. case studies, & group discussions) will reflect the commitment in challenging students to think globally.

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

Gilmore S., and Williams, S. (2009). Human Resource Management. Oxford University Press.

Ashleigh M.J., & Mansi, A. (2012). The Psychology of People in Organisations. Pearsons.

Torrington, D., Taylor S., Hall, L., & Atkinson, C. (2011). Human Resource Management. Financial UK: Times Prentice.

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External