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SMO 617 - Managing the Work Force: International Perspectives

★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-0) This Human Resource Management course comparatively explores different systems of human resources management (HRM) that are used in Canada, the USA, Japan, Sweden, Germany, and France, and their implications for firm competitiveness. Throughout the course, the North American experience serves as the backdrop or frame of reference for analytical discussions.