040219 KU Governance of International Firms (MA) (2018S)
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
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- Anmeldung von Mi 14.02.2018 09:00 bis Mi 21.02.2018 12:00
- Abmeldung bis Mi 14.03.2018 23:59
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Gruppen
Gruppe 1
max. 52 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch
Lernplattform: Moodle
Lehrende
Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert
Montag
05.03.
08:00 - 09:30
Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Dienstag
19.06.
09:45 - 14:45
Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Mittwoch
20.06.
09:45 - 14:45
Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Donnerstag
21.06.
09:45 - 14:45
Hörsaal 17 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Freitag
22.06.
09:45 - 14:45
Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Dienstag
26.06.
09:00 - 11:15
Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung
Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel
Written Exam: There will be a comprehensive written examination to assess the learning accumulated during class discussions. The exam. will consist of multiple choice questions, True/False questions and one essay question.
Group Assignment:
Students will work in teams consisting of up to 3 students to conduct a case study. They will be assigned comprehensive case(s) encompassing the dynamics of the corporate governance in a global business context. They will analyze the case(s) and would present their own assessment and solution(s) to the issues discussed in the case while making an appeal to the different theories/phenomena/concepts discussed/debated during the lectures.
Public Lectures: Public lectures are an integral part of this course. In these lectures, experts from the relevant field of study held discussion on the various topics/aspects relating to the global business. Students are strongly encouraged to attend these public lectures. Besides accumulating commendable knowledge, they could earn certain bonus points for their participation in these public lectures. Students are advised to check, from time to time, the latest announcements on these lectures at http://im.univie.ac.at/windsperger/im-public-lectures/?no_cache=1
Group Assignment:
Students will work in teams consisting of up to 3 students to conduct a case study. They will be assigned comprehensive case(s) encompassing the dynamics of the corporate governance in a global business context. They will analyze the case(s) and would present their own assessment and solution(s) to the issues discussed in the case while making an appeal to the different theories/phenomena/concepts discussed/debated during the lectures.
Public Lectures: Public lectures are an integral part of this course. In these lectures, experts from the relevant field of study held discussion on the various topics/aspects relating to the global business. Students are strongly encouraged to attend these public lectures. Besides accumulating commendable knowledge, they could earn certain bonus points for their participation in these public lectures. Students are advised to check, from time to time, the latest announcements on these lectures at http://im.univie.ac.at/windsperger/im-public-lectures/?no_cache=1
Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab
Assessment Criteria: Written Exam. 60%
Group Assignment 30%
Quizzes/Class participation 10%
Minimum Requirements: For successful completion of the course, a student must secure at least 50% score in the written examination.
Group Assignment 30%
Quizzes/Class participation 10%
Minimum Requirements: For successful completion of the course, a student must secure at least 50% score in the written examination.
Prüfungsstoff
Firms, organisations and contracts
Corporate governance options for the local subsidiaries of multinational enterprises
Contractual vs. Relational governance
Ownership strategies in international business
The MNCs degree of control over foreign subsidiaries
Agency perspectives on corporate governance of Multinational Enterprises
Bargaining power perspective of global business
The impact of corporate governance on Multinational firms performance
Corporate governance options for the local subsidiaries of multinational enterprises
Contractual vs. Relational governance
Ownership strategies in international business
The MNCs degree of control over foreign subsidiaries
Agency perspectives on corporate governance of Multinational Enterprises
Bargaining power perspective of global business
The impact of corporate governance on Multinational firms performance
Literatur
Bjuggren, P-O and Mueller, D (eds)., 2009 The Modern Firm, Corporate Governance and Investment, Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar, 2009. Geoffrey C. Kiel, G.C., Hendry K., Nicholson, G. J. (2006), “Corporate Governance Options for the local subsidiaries of multinational enterprises”, Corporate Governance: An International Review, 14 (6): 568-576 Strange, R., Filatotchev, I., Buck T., right M. (2009), “Corporate Governance and International Business”, Management International Review, 49 (4): 395-407 Filatotchev, I., Wright, M. (2011) “Agency Perspectives on Corporate Governance of Multinational Enterprises”, Journal of Management Studies 48 (2): 471-486 Gugler, K., Mueller, D. C. and Yurtoglu, B. B., (2004), “Corporate Governance and the Returns on Investment,” Journal of Law and Economics, 47:589-633. Wheelen, T.I. and Hunger, D (2012). Strategic Management and Business Policy (13th edition). NJ: Pearson.
Gruppe 2
max. 52 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch
Lernplattform: Moodle
Lehrende
Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert
Montag
23.04.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Mittwoch
16.05.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Mittwoch
16.05.
16:45 - 20:00
Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Freitag
18.05.
09:45 - 14:45
Hörsaal 7 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Donnerstag
24.05.
15:00 - 20:00
Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Samstag
26.05.
09:45 - 14:45
Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Mittwoch
30.05.
18:30 - 20:30
Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung
The course aims at developing a fine-grained understanding of the key concepts, issues and practices of corporate governance in the contemporary global business organizations.
The course will be organised following a lecture format characterising interactive discussions on the various aspects of corporate governance. Student are expected to come prepared to class and will also give short talks about chosen or assigned topics.Topics discussed in the coure include org. theory, org. structure, org. design, org. effectiveness, external environment of organizations, interorganizational relations, governance mechanisms, ownerships patterns, role of the board of directors, role of top management, corporate social responsibility, sustainability, stakeholder analysis, ethical decision making, etc.
The course will be organised following a lecture format characterising interactive discussions on the various aspects of corporate governance. Student are expected to come prepared to class and will also give short talks about chosen or assigned topics.Topics discussed in the coure include org. theory, org. structure, org. design, org. effectiveness, external environment of organizations, interorganizational relations, governance mechanisms, ownerships patterns, role of the board of directors, role of top management, corporate social responsibility, sustainability, stakeholder analysis, ethical decision making, etc.
Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel
Exam 40%
Online test 1 10%
Online test 2 10%
Presentation 25%
Case study 15%
Bonus points
Online test 1 10%
Online test 2 10%
Presentation 25%
Case study 15%
Bonus points
Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab
For successful completion of the course a student must achieve >50% of the total points.
Prüfungsstoff
The assessment load includes all topics discussed in class (see literature). More details will be given in class.
Literatur
Bjuggren, P.-O., & Mueller, D. C. (2009). The modern firm, corporate governance and investment. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar.Daft, R. L., Murphy, J., & Wilmott, H. (2017). Organization theory & design: An international perspective (3rd ed.). Andover, UK: Cengage Learning.Peng, M. W. (2014). Global strategic management (3rd ed.). South-Western Cengage Learning.Wheelen, T. L., Hunger, J. D., Hoffman, A. N., & Bamford, C. E. (2018). Strategic management and business policy: Globalization, innovation and sustainability (15th ed.). Harlow, UK: Pearson Education.
Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis
Letzte Änderung: Mo 07.09.2020 15:29
Contents:
1. Firms, organisations and contracts
2. Corporate governance options for the local subsidiaries of multinational enterprises
3. Contractual vs. Relational governance
4. Ownership strategies in international business
5. The MNCs degree of control over foreign subsidiaries
6. Agency perspectives on corporate governance of Multinational Enterprises
7. Bargaining power perspective of global business
8. The impact of corporate governance on Multinational firms performanceMethods: The course will be organised following a lecture format characterising interactive discussions on the various aspects of corporate governance in global business context. Students are expected to come prepared with the course material to be supplied through Moodle at beginning of the course. Students will write group assignment(s) that might be discussed/presented in the last of week of June.