7OS05 Managing people in an international context
When organisations expand internationally, they often encounter significant challenges and complexities. Managing people can be different from one country to another due to both institutional and cultural reasons. This unit explores the reasons behind organisations going global, the various ways they operate internationally, and the practical and ethical issues they face in managing people on an international scale.
What will you learn
In this course, you’ll explore how organizations operate and expand globally. We’ll discuss the ethical issues related to international management and employment. You’ll learn why people management practices vary worldwide. Special attention will be given to staffing in international organizations, with a focus on managing expatriate staff and other staffing strategies. The course will also cover practical aspects of managing people internationally, including performance management, diversity and inclusion, reward management, communication, employee input, talent management, and flexible working practices.
This module is suitable for persons who:
| Target Audience | Description |
| Experienced people practitioners | Those with hands-on experience in managing people. |
| Working in a senior people practice role | Individuals currently in senior roles in people practices seeking to enhance skills for shaping strategy, policy, and people. |
| Wish to shape people practice for a wider audience | Aspiring individuals who want to contribute value in people practice for a broader audience. |
| Currently leading and managing people and practice | Current leaders and managers responsible for both people and practices within organizations. |
Learning outcomes
| Module Objectives | Learning Outcomes |
| Understand how major strategic and contextual forces shape the management of people in international organizations. | By the end of this module, learners will grasp how significant forces influence managing people in global organizations. |
| Understand how and why people management practice varies between different countries and regions across the world. | Learners will gain insights into the reasons behind variations in people management practices globally. |
| Be able to manage staffing and employment practices in international organizations. | This module will equip learners with the skills to handle staffing and employment practices effectively in global organizations. |
| Understand effective and sustainable people management activities in international contexts. | Learners will comprehend the principles of effective and sustainable people management in an international setting. |
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