People management and work in a global context

In this unit you will learn about international differences in how people and work are managed. You will also learn about various historical, economic, legal, technological, political and cultural contexts associated with international differences and similarities in regulation of work and jobs. Since working people are a source of competitive advantage for enterprises, you will learn about employment, work and people-management practices and strategies in locally-owned businesses, the public sector, and multinational corporations. Topics include: internationalisation and globalisation; divergence and convergence in national systems of regulation including in English-speaking, European, and Asian countries; varieties of capitalism and other forms of political economy; diverse people-management practices; corporate social responsibility; international labour standards, including differences and similarities between countries; implications of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other new technologies for managers, working people, employment relations and working conditions.