HRM 270 Global HR and Mergers and Acquisitions

5 credits

This course covers legal, political, cultural, and economic factors that affect global human resource (HR) management. HR’s crucial role in mergers and acquisitions is also included.

Prerequisites: ABED 040 (or placement into MATH 087 or higher) and ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Describe HR management practices as a cultural variable
Describe the impact of a country’s culture on workforce practices and expectations
Find and apply the best global strategic HR practices across all HR disciplines
Create strategies for opening new operations globally
Effectively manage human capital across borders
Effectively assess the best business plan of action in the context of the culture in which the individual is working
Explain HR practices that support the success of corporate mergers and acquisitions

Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50