040221 KU Global Strategy (MA) (2017W)
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
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Zusammenfassung
An/Abmeldung
Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").
- Anmeldung von Fr 08.09.2017 09:00 bis Do 21.09.2017 12:00
- Abmeldung bis Sa 14.10.2017 23:59
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Gruppen
Gruppe 1
max. 50 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch
Lernplattform: Moodle
Lehrende
Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert
Montag
02.10.
11:30 - 13:00
Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Donnerstag
11.01.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Donnerstag
11.01.
16:45 - 18:15
Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Freitag
12.01.
11:30 - 13:00
Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Freitag
12.01.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Montag
15.01.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Montag
15.01.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Dienstag
16.01.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Dienstag
16.01.
16:45 - 18:15
Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Mittwoch
17.01.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Mittwoch
17.01.
16:45 - 18:15
Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Freitag
19.01.
11:30 - 13:00
Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Freitag
19.01.
13:10 - 15:00
Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Montag
29.01.
13:15 - 16:30
Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Dienstag
30.01.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 17 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Dienstag
30.01.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Mittwoch
31.01.
13:15 - 16:30
Hörsaal 16 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 exam. To assess the learning accumulated during class discussions. The exam. Will constitute of multiple choice questions, True/False questions and one essay question.
Case Study Assignment: Students will work in teams consisting of up to 3 students to conduct a case study. They will be assigned a comprehensive case encompassing the dynamics of global corporate strategy. They will analyze the case 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. The participation/attendance during these lectures is strongly encouraged, with one bonus point (per public lecture) added to your aggregate score for participation in these lecturers. 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
Case Study Assignment: Students will work in teams consisting of up to 3 students to conduct a case study. They will be assigned a comprehensive case encompassing the dynamics of global corporate strategy. They will analyze the case 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. The participation/attendance during these lectures is strongly encouraged, with one bonus point (per public lecture) added to your aggregate score for participation in these lecturers. 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%
Class participation 10%
Minimum Requirements: For successful completion of the course, a student must secure at least 50% score in the written examination and 75% attendance in the course meetings.
Group Assignment 30%
Class participation 10%
Minimum Requirements: For successful completion of the course, a student must secure at least 50% score in the written examination and 75% attendance in the course meetings.
Prüfungsstoff
1. The environment of global business
2. Foreign market entry modes
3. Strategic Management of Global Business
4. The Global Human Resource Management Strategy
5. Corporate governance in global business
6. Strategic Networks & Global Business
7. Culture and Global Business
2. Foreign market entry modes
3. Strategic Management of Global Business
4. The Global Human Resource Management Strategy
5. Corporate governance in global business
6. Strategic Networks & Global Business
7. Culture and Global Business
Literatur
Peng M.W.. Global Business. 3rd edition. South-Western, Cengage Learning, 2014
Wheelen, T.I. and Hunger, D (2012). Strategic Management and Business Policy (13th edition). NJ: Pearson.
Dowling, P.W., Festing, M. and Engle, A.D. International Human Resource Management: Managing People in Multinational Context. 5th Ed., South-western CENGAGE Learning, 2008
Wheelen, T.I. and Hunger, D (2012). Strategic Management and Business Policy (13th edition). NJ: Pearson.
Dowling, P.W., Festing, M. and Engle, A.D. International Human Resource Management: Managing People in Multinational Context. 5th Ed., South-western CENGAGE Learning, 2008
Gruppe 2
max. 60 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch
Lernplattform: Moodle
Lehrende
Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert
Montag
02.10.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
(Vorbesprechung)
Montag
23.10.
16:45 - 18:15
Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Donnerstag
15.02.
09:45 - 13:00
Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Donnerstag
15.02.
13:15 - 18:15
Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Freitag
16.02.
09:45 - 13:00
Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Montag
19.02.
09:45 - 13:00
Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Dienstag
20.02.
09:45 - 13:00
Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Mittwoch
21.02.
09:45 - 13:00
Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Mittwoch
28.02.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung
The goal of this course is to familiarize students with a broad range of theoretical and practical perspectives on the strategy & structure of the global corporate firm.Specifically, this course is concerned with the different strategy concepts and their applications to the multinational corporation (MNC). In the first part, the models of Porter, Mintzberg, Rumelt, Miles & Snow, Miller & Friesen, Bartlett & Ghoshal and the resource-based view (Wernerfelt, Barney, Peteraf, Grant), the organizational capability framework of Teece and are discussed. In the second part, the major strategic options of the MNC, such as global vs. regional strategies, outsourcing and offshoring strategies, diversification strategies and diversification strategies and capital structure of MNCs are discussed.Organization of the Course
1. Lectures (including public lectures; see http://im.univie.ac.at/windsperger/im-public-lectures/?no_cache=1)
2. Case presentation and discussion
1. Lectures (including public lectures; see http://im.univie.ac.at/windsperger/im-public-lectures/?no_cache=1)
2. Case presentation and discussion
Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel
Evaluation - Total points (100)
a. 6 individual class preparations from different topics (30)
The relevant articles are published on the elearning platform MOODLE under
“Literature for the DISCUSSION PAPER”!
Only if you submit all 6 summaries, you will get a POSITIVE evaluation of the course.
Deadline:
The summary must be handed in by February 12, 2108
The summary must be structured as follows:
1. Summary of the author’s arguments (2 pages);
2. Critique: Discuss the strength and weaknesses of the study (1-2 pages).Please upload the summaries on Moodle as follows: Last name and number of summaries (for instance Meister1….Meister6)!b. Active participation in the class (10).c. Exam (60) – minimum 50 %!d. BONUS POINTS (20):(1) Case study presentation regarding topics 1 – 12 (15 minutes) (February 20, 2018) (10)If you want to present a case study (1-3 persons for one presentation), you have to come to my office hours after you have already chosen a company. The power point presentations must be sent to me by February 15.
The case study has to apply the content of the topic which was presented in the course (including relevant literature).
The presentation should be structured as follows: 1. Overview of the company 2. Application of the conceptual framework presented in the course and/or in the relevant literature.(2) ADDITIONAL 10 bonus points for participation in public lectures (http://im.univie.ac.at/windsperger/im-public-lectures/?no_cache=1)
a. 6 individual class preparations from different topics (30)
The relevant articles are published on the elearning platform MOODLE under
“Literature for the DISCUSSION PAPER”!
Only if you submit all 6 summaries, you will get a POSITIVE evaluation of the course.
Deadline:
The summary must be handed in by February 12, 2108
The summary must be structured as follows:
1. Summary of the author’s arguments (2 pages);
2. Critique: Discuss the strength and weaknesses of the study (1-2 pages).Please upload the summaries on Moodle as follows: Last name and number of summaries (for instance Meister1….Meister6)!b. Active participation in the class (10).c. Exam (60) – minimum 50 %!d. BONUS POINTS (20):(1) Case study presentation regarding topics 1 – 12 (15 minutes) (February 20, 2018) (10)If you want to present a case study (1-3 persons for one presentation), you have to come to my office hours after you have already chosen a company. The power point presentations must be sent to me by February 15.
The case study has to apply the content of the topic which was presented in the course (including relevant literature).
The presentation should be structured as follows: 1. Overview of the company 2. Application of the conceptual framework presented in the course and/or in the relevant literature.(2) ADDITIONAL 10 bonus points for participation in public lectures (http://im.univie.ac.at/windsperger/im-public-lectures/?no_cache=1)
Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab
Assessment Criteria:
Written Exam: 60 Points
Class participation 10
Discussion Paper 30Bonus Points:
10 for public lectures
10 for case study presentationMinimum Requirements:
For successful completion of the course, a student must secure at least 50% score in the written examination and 75% attendance in the course meetings.
Written Exam: 60 Points
Class participation 10
Discussion Paper 30Bonus Points:
10 for public lectures
10 for case study presentationMinimum Requirements:
For successful completion of the course, a student must secure at least 50% score in the written examination and 75% attendance in the course meetings.
Prüfungsstoff
Content of the lectures and topic-specific articles (annouced on Moodle)
Literatur
Introductory Literature:
Charles W. L. Hill, Melissa A. Schilling, Gareth R. Jones (2017), Strategic Management – Theory and Cases: An Integrated Approach,
12th edition.
Charles W. L. Hill, Melissa A. Schilling, Gareth R. Jones (2017), Strategic Management – Theory and Cases: An Integrated Approach,
12th edition.
Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis
Letzte Änderung: Mo 07.09.2020 15:29
1. The environment of global business
2. Foreign market entry modes
3. Strategic Management of Global Business
4. The Global Human Resource Management Strategy
5. Corporate governance in global business
6. Strategic Networks & Global Business
7. Culture and Global BusinessMethods: The course will be organised following a lecture format characterising interactive discussions on the various aspects of global business. 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 January.