• Identify key concepts and terms used in managing people in international contexts
• Apply relevant theories analysis of practical situations and issues related to people management
• Understand the dynamics and issues pertaining to managing a global workforce
• Critically assess and reflect upon methods, theories, and conclusions in own and others’ work.

Globalization has a particular strong impact on how multinational corporations (MNCs) manage their people across regions, countries, cultures, etc.

This course is aimed at helping students understand the key issues in the management of people in contemporary MNC contexts and providing them with theories, frameworks, and tools to help them recognize, understand, and manage human resources more effectively.

Among the core topics of the course are:

• Strategic International Human Resource Management
•  Performance Management and Talent Development in MNCs
•  Managing people during major change / M&As
•  Managing expatriation
•  Dealing with cultural differences in global teamwork
•  Diversity management in MNCs

During the lectures the students will be introduced to selected contemporary literature from a wide range of disciplines, including organizational behavior, HRM, strategy, psychology, and economics relevant for the core topics of the course.

The case sessions will be conducted using the “case method” in the Harvard Business School style, which involves high-energy discussion, debate, and interaction. Students will be encouraged to bring their own views into the discussion and to share insights and learning with fellow students.