This unique course provides students with in-depth information on strategic HRM in a selected region of the world. Covers the development of selected businesses; the history, role, and current efforts of government in the workplace; and local cultural nuances as they affect the world of work. Students will travel to the region studied and visit a variety of workplaces and institutions during spring break. Student presentations and a final paper will compare and contrast significant aspects of the dominant U.S. strategic HR model with strategic HR model(s) found in the studied region.