Human Resource Management: Markets, Governments and Regulation
Examine globalisation; offshoring and outsourcing; international networks and supply chains; and international flows of labour.
Duration
3 weeksWeekly study
14 hours
Human Resource Management: Markets, Governments and Regulation
Understand the characteristics of ‘free markets’ and other regulatory dynamics
The practice of HR strategy formulation and implementation occurs within multiple and changing contexts. In this course, we turn to one of the most important domains of context – namely, the extent to which such strategising or plain operational decision-making takes place within an open, relatively unfettered, market context or within a regulated context in which governments and agencies set rules and constraints that require a response from HR practitioners and their colleagues.
What topics will you cover?
- The ‘free market economy’ and HRM.
- Varieties of free market economies.
- Globalisation and HRM.
- Regulation and the role of government.
Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
Who is the course for?
This course is for students enrolled in the Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resources Management.
What software or tools do you need?
A computing device with a browser and broadband internet access is required for this module. Any modern browser will be suitable for most computer activities. Functionality may be limited on mobile devices.
Any additional software will be provided, or is generally freely available. However, some activities may have more specific requirements. For this reason, you will need to be able to install and run additional software on a device that meets the requirements below.
A desktop or laptop computer with either:
- Windows 7 or higher
- Mac OS X 10.7 or higher
The screen of the device must have a resolution of at least 1024 pixels horizontally and 768 pixels vertically.
To join in the spoken conversation in our online rooms we recommend a headset (headphones or earphones with an integrated microphone)
Who will you learn with?
Charles is a Lecturer in Management (Open University). He has extensive experience in teaching on topics related to Organisation Studies. He completed his PHD at the University of Leicester.
Futurelearn facilitator
Who developed the course?
The Open University
As the UK’s largest university, The Open University (OU) supports thousands of students to achieve their goals and ambitions via supported distance learning, helping to fit learning around professional and personal life commitments.
Established
1969Location
Milton Keynes, UKWorld ranking
Top 510Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020
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- Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
- Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
- Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others
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- Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control
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