A seminar that probes current topics in human resource management in depth. Emphasis is on the impact of recent legal and societal developments on human resource management practice. A managerial perspective of labor and manpower concepts and issues in industrial and postindustrial society and work organizations. A focus on negotiation and conflict management in business and other organizational settings. The emphasis is on gaining an understanding of the negotiation process and strategies and developing effective negotiation and conflict management skills.
Course studies the unique issues of managing in non-native culture.
Discusses management situations where members of more than one cultural group are included, along with strategies for maximum effectiveness in such situations. Course focuses on the international dimensions of strategic management, including environmental and political issues affecting global competition. Special emphasis is given to the multinational enterprise and strategic options available for effective worldwide competitive advantage. Selected topics in international management will vary depending upon the instructor for the course. Topics such as cultural influences on management, international personnel management, and other related management topics will be discussed.