HRM304 · Spring 2025–26

Cross-cultural HRM 跨文化人力资源管理

Dr Lukas Wallrich · Birkbeck, University of London
Visiting Lecturer, SWUFE — Liulin Campus
l.wallrich@bbk.ac.uk · lukaswallrich.coffee

Slides, readings and supporting materials for the HRM304 module. New sessions are posted in the week they are taught.

Assessment

Coursework materials

Logistics & deadlines
When each piece is due, where to send it, late policy

Presentations Mon 1 Jun (B) · Wed 3 Jun (A) · Reflections Mon 15 Jun, 23:59 CST · Exam Tue 23 Jun.

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Reflective journal
Reflection prompts & guidance

Deadline Mon 15 Jun 2026, 23:59 CST. Submit three via QQ form (or scan the QR above), plus a mandatory AI use statement. Optional draft feedback if emailed by Fri 5 Jun.

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Group presentations
Case studies & guidance

Present Section B Mon 1 Jun · Section A Wed 3 Jun. Materials emailed by end of session.

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Sessions

Session materials

Session 1
What is Culture? Why Cross-Cultural HRM?
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Session 2
Cultural frameworks, and their limits
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In-class activity
Hofstede prediction game
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Debrief
After the prediction game — notes & patterns
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Session 3
Communication & feedback
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Session 4
Leadership & negotiation across cultures
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Negotiation briefs
In-class only · access by code
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Session 5
Expatriate management & international staffing
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Session 6
Global talent, remote work & cross-border M&A
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Session 7
Performance management & rewards across cultures
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Redesign lab
Appraisal redesign worksheet
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Session 8
Labour relations, ethics & institutional frameworks
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Institutions reference
Four-country comparison · in-class activity
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Ethics sort
Prioritise the dilemmas · in-class activity
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Session 10
AI & technology in cross-cultural HRM
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AI policy board
Five proposals · in-class activity
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Session 11
Preparing for the exam
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Skills
Audit · Pitch · Negotiate
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Also in these sessions
Skill 1 handout
Gender-coded ad audit
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Skill 2 briefs
HR redesign pitch panel · pick your role
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Skill 3 briefs
Retention negotiation · pick your side
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