Welcome to Unit 13: Managing Global Human Resources! In this unit we will explore how certain functions of HR change and adapt as organizations expand beyond the borders of the USA. We will understand the distinctions between employees based on citizenship and home country, and understand the challenges organizations may face when deciding to go global. We will also discuss cultural differences across countries and cultures and how these differences might affect where organizations do business and/or how they strategically decide to expand.

In order to successfully complete this unit, you’ll need to do the following:

1. Read these Open Educational Resources (free to access):
   • Section 14.1: Offshoring, Outsourcing²⁵
   • Section 14.2: Staffing Internationally²⁵
   • Section 14.3: International HRM Considerations²⁵
   • Section 3.7: Threats and Opportunities in the Global Marketplace²⁶
   • Section 3.8: The Impact of Multinational Organizations²⁶
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2. Listen to our Unit 13 Lecture (embedded below), which builds on the resources above and will help inform the way you listen to and interpret the film below.
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3. Complete our Unit 13 Assignment. You can find more details here.

As always, if you need more information, you can ask me a question. For information on due dates, check our Course Schedule.

Sources:

²⁵ “Human Resource Management” by eLearning Support Initiative, University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

²⁶ “Introduction to Business” by Lawrence J. Gitman, Carl McDaniel, Amit Shah, Linda Koffel, Monique Reece, Bethann Talsma, and James C. Hyatt is licensed under CC BY 4.0