Human Resource Management in Chinese Business Globalization: A Case Study

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Human Resource Management in Chinese Business Globalization: A Case Study

Explore in-depth human resource management (HRM) within the context of Chinese business globalization through the case analysis of CHINT in Egypt.

Applicants: 4

Upcoming

THIS COURSE IS INCLUDED IN Human Resource Management in China Certificate Program

Time commitment:

2-3 hours/week, 2 weeks

Pace:

Self-paced

Subject:

Organizational Management

Language:

English

Level:

Introductory

Topic (s):

HR Management

About this course

This course offers an in-depth exploration of human resource management (HRM) strategies within the context of Chinese business globalization, using CHINT´s operations in Egypt as a pivotal case study.

This course first provides an overview of the Chinese businesses globalization trends and examines key drivers of Chinese business globalization, supported by practical examples. Then it introduces the cornerstones of Chinese culture, including the philosophies of Lao Tzu, Confucius, and Hanfeizu, and their impact on business practices. Focusing on the case of CHINT in Egypt, participants will gain insights into cross-cultural HRM, learn the essential competencies for cross-cultural communication, and interpret the Chinese HRM system in a global context.

What you’ll learn

An overview of the three stages Chinese business goes through in the globalization process
Drivers of globalization of Chinese business with examples
Cornerstones of Chinese culture: Lao Tzu, Confucius and Hanfeizu
Case analysis of CHINT in Egypt and its practices to illustrate the cross-cultural HRM and leadership
Key competencies and different levels for cross-cultural communication
A model for Chinese Interpretation of HRM System in Globalization

About the instructor(s)

Lin Lu

Professor at Antai College of Economics and Management of Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Syllabus

Session
1

Chinese Business in Globalization Trends

This session introduces the three stages that Chinese businesses have gone through in globalization, analyzes the drivers of globalization with specific examples, and explores the ecosystem that Chinese outbound enterprises have established during the globalization process.
Session
2

Case Study: HRM of CHINT Egypt (1)

Beginning with introducing the philosophies of Lao Tzu, Confucius and Hanfeizu, this session offers CHINT's experience in Egypt and its globalization process. The story is told from the perspective of Dr. JT, who transitioned from being an engineering director to the General Manager of CHINT in Egypt.
Session
3

Case Study: HRM of CHINT Egypt (2)

This session analyzes how CHINT effectively manages cross-cultural human resources in Egypt across five dimensions: recruitment and selection, diversity and bias, time management, building business strength, and performance and compensation.
Session
4

Case Study: HRM of CHINT Egypt (3)

This session summarizes the key competencies for cross-cultural communication and explores different approaches to working with different people. Professor Lu also shares a model interpreting in Chinese way the HRM system in the context of globalization.
Session
5

Human Resource Management in Chinese Business Globalization: A Case Study Quiz

Please respond to all questions. A passing grade of 70/100 is required, but you are allowed 5 attempts to pass the quiz. You have one year's time to complete your quiz since successful registration of the course/program.