Universität Wien

040156 UK Organization of the International Firm (2021S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
DIGITAL
Moodle

An/Abmeldung

Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").

Details

max. 60 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Dienstag 09.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
  • Dienstag 16.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
  • Dienstag 23.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
  • Dienstag 13.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
  • Dienstag 20.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
  • Dienstag 27.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
  • Dienstag 18.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
  • Dienstag 01.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
  • Dienstag 08.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
  • Dienstag 15.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
  • Dienstag 22.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
  • Dienstag 29.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

This course provides you with a foundation in the theory and practice of International Business. It covers core concepts of international business and how these apply to the dynamics and constraints of international business strategy. The course considers the dynamics of economic, political, and socio-cultural aspects of environment and its impact on the International Firm and individuals. The course is designed to help students develop a world-view of the global marketplace, and gain knowledge and understanding of the global environment for business functions.
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Understand the role of globalisation in shaping the business environment, and recognize challenges and opportunities created by the globalisation of business practices.
2. Identify complexities introduced by globalisation and integrate concepts learned in this class with those acquired in other courses.
3. Employ critical thinking by keeping current with global events and discussing their implications.
4. Critically evaluate various components of a national environment: technological, cultural, economic, political, and legal systems, and their influence on business practices and strategies of the International Firm.
5. Consider the organisation and structure of the International Firm.
6. Understand different aspects of International Business strategy including global opportunity assessment, entry mode and market selection.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

- 45% Final exam (open-ended questions – closed book exam)
- 45% Midterm exam (multiple choice test – closed book exam)
- 10% Participation in class discussion

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

90 - 100: 1
80 - 89: 2
70 - 79: 3
60 - 69: 4
0 - 59: 5

Prüfungsstoff

The exam questions cover such topics as:
• Globalization and the role of international firm
• Business-level strategy of international firms
• Corporate level strategy of international firms
• Organizational structure of international firms
• Corporate Social Responsibility in international firms

By the time of completion of the course the participants are expected to be able to discuss the topics outlined above, through the prism of the main theoretical concepts introduced within the course. They also should be able to demonstrate the ability to apply the theoretical knowledge to the analysis of the real-life situations.
The exam questions include direct requests to illustrate the discussion of specific theoretical concepts with the examples learned through the preparation of the assigned case study and participation in the presentations of the colleagues.

Literatur

Course Textbook:
International Business: The New Realities Cavusgil, Knight, Riesenberger, 5th Edition (2019).
Additional Readings:
Buckley, P.J., Enderwick P, and Cross, A.R., (2018), International Business, Oxford University Press.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Letzte Änderung: Fr 12.05.2023 00:12