People Management in Multinational Organizations
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Course description
Content
The course exposes participants to the intersection between strategic management and people management in multinational organizations. People are considered a key source of global competitiveness of firms. Yet, the challenge of effective people management are considerable in multinational organizations operating across different geographical, cultural and institutional environments.
The course is divided into three broad themes: (i) the link between firm strategy, organizational capabilities and people management; (ii) how to control, coordinate and transform international operations through structural mechanisms, social architecture (organizational culture and social capital), and people management processes; and (iii) key people (HR) management practices such as talent acquisition and management, performance management, leadership development, and mobility in a global context.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students should understand how people management can contribute to value creation in multinational organizations.
