Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 1887/2016 - 05/02/2016
5 ECTS; 2º Ano, 2º Semestre, 60,0 TP + 15,0 OT , Cód. 964033.
Lecturer
- Maria Fernanda Pires Aparício (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
Students should be able to:
- recognize the specificities of different cultures;
- understand the differences in values in societies and their consequences at the management level;
- differentiate models of management functioning in different cultures;
- to discriminate organizational behaviors, such as leadership, typical of different cultures;
- planning expatriation and repatriation.
Program
Chapter I: Introduction to International Human Resource Management (IWRM)
What is International Human Resources Management ?;
The complexity of IWRM;
Differences between IWRM and the domestic management of human resources;
Strategies for international expansion and linkage to IWRM;
International missions: global trends.
Chapter II: Different IWRM Practices - USA, EUROPE, ASIA
Human resources management policies and practices in different locations: USA, Europe and Asia;
IWRM in a European context: specificities and challenges;
IWRM in Portugal;
The internationalization of Portuguese companies: challenges and opportunities for IWRM.
Chapter III: The Cycle of Expatriation - Attract, Prepare, and Adapt
Typologies of international workers and international labor;
Reasons for using expatriates versus motives for accepting an international mission;
Recruitment, selection and preparation for an international mission;
Expatriate training and development;
The adaptation of expatriates.
Chapter IV: The Cycle of Expatriation - Evaluate and Reward
The consequences of (de) adaptation of expatriates: performance, satisfaction and turnover;
Compensation for expatriates: models, references and practical aspects.
Chapter V: The Cycle of Expatriation - Repatriate and Withhold
Repatriation - the other side of the coin?
Other results of the Expatriation: personal and professional implications of an international mission;
Challenges to the retention of individuals with international experience.
Chapter VI: Challenges to IWRM - New Ways of International Labor
Evaluation Methodology
Midterm assessment: individual test (60%) a group work (groups of 2-3 students) and oral presentation 40%.
Bibliography
- Cunha, M. e Rego, A. (2009). Gestão Multicultural. Lisboa: Editora RH
- Finuras, P. (2011). Gestão Intercultural - Pessoas e Carreiras na Era da Globalização. Lisboa: Edições Sílabo
- Martins, J. (2011). Internacionalização e Globalização de Empresas. Lisboa: Edições Sílabo
- Silva, V. e Reis, F. (2014). Capital Humano - Temas para uma boa gestão das organizações. Lisboa: Edições Sílabo
Teaching Method
The module focuses on the presentation and defense of scientific and practical work by students, which will allow a better understanding of the theory and provide the tools to face real problems.
Software used in class
Microsoft Windows.
