People Management in Multinational Organisations Dr Sc IB

People Management in Multinational Organisations Dr Sc (IB) Minna Söderqvist minna. soderqvist@aalto. fi Tel 050 64342

Who are we? Minna Söderqvist HSE degrees in IB: 2002, - Selectronia Oy 2001, 1991 Ryijypalvelu-RP Oy HSE: researcher at CIBR, - >20 years: teacher, supervisor of BBA and supervisor, int. Master’s thesis, peer coordinator, mentor, supervisor of Doctor’s various development work Kymenlaakso UAS: at HEIs Principal Teacher and Team - 3 years of Swatch, Flik Leader Flak and Casio Academy of Finland: Science Advisor

Who are we? You! • • • Who? Why here? Where do you work? Does your work include people management? Wishes to this course? Other important issues to be mentioned?

Welcome - people management in today's multinational organisations! IHRM is defined to cover all the issues related to the management of people in an international context (Dowling et al 2008, p. 5) Students • should understand the link between firm strategy, capabilities and human resources (HR) and the role of HR in managing a global workforce • Will learn how firms can use IHRM practices such as performance management, talent management and expatriation to manage their human capital globally • Will learn how to facilitate value creation through the means of social architecture and change management

Core issues of the course • Link between firm strategy, capabilities and HR • The role of HR in managing a global workforce • Different HRM practices, such as performance management, talent management and expatriation in a global organisation (IHRM)

11 sessions on 5. 6. - 19. 6.

Learning methods - Lectures Visitors Student-led discussions, Class exercises 1 -4 Assignments Portfolio Assignments No exam – active participation needed for learning! No presence obligatory requirements – active participation needed for active learning (Lonka & Lonka)

Portfolio assignments • Idea that you prepare for lessons according to the instructions • Only after lesson, please do the portfolio assignment please do not do in wrong order in order to maximize your learning • Joint deadline for all portfolio assignments after the sessions – you have a week to polish your portfolio

My courses page • You’ll find course description • You’ll find lesson materials except the ones I am not allowed to give to you • You’ll find deadlines • Finding articles is also preparing you for your future please use Aalto library’s Ebsco service + internet to find the material needed

Evaluation criteria • Assignments 40 % (4 x 5 p + 2 x 10 p) • Student portfolio 50 % (2 x 15 p + 1 x 20 p) • Active participation in all lessons 10 % - (10 x 1 p + 2 bonus)