040689 SE IM: International Personnel Management (2012W)

Topic assignment

As early as possible, latest upon having registered for the seminar, students are requested to send a short e-mail to the chair’s office (to the hands of Ms Elke Pendl, elke.pendl@univie.ac.at) ranking three of the topics above in a priority list. Based on these priority lists, the chair will assign topics using a first-come-first-serve rule. E-mails with priority lists must be reach the chair by noontime September 28, 2012. If priority lists are exhausted, the chair will assign topics by filling vacant presentation slots. They same applies to registered students who decide not to supply a priority list. Late withdrawals or changes are not possible.
(1) There will be an introductory meeting of this seminar on October 3,2012 in room 9. During this meeting, we will check the topic assignments. Thus, attendance is absolutely necessary. “No-show”-students may be replaced by students registered on the chair’s “waiting list” who agree to comply with the seminar rules.
(2) Seminar papers must not exceed 15 pages (minimum 11 pica letter size; double-spaced typing; 3 cm margins all around; including all figures, tables, and references). Papers can be written in either English or German (to satisfy the requirements of the “International Management” specialization, papers must be written in English). They must use appropriate citation and reference rules and obey the general ethical principles of scientific work. Seminar papers are due on the last day of the semester’s lecture period. Two hard copies must be handed over to the chair’s secretarial office during regular office hours.
(3) If two students are assigned to the same topic, they must provide a coordinated joint presentation. The “working language” during seminar sessions is English. The maximum time per presentation is 45 minutes for a single presenter and one hour for a joint presentation. The sequence of presentations strictly follows the numbering of topics in the list below. Students are expected to prepare supporting slides and/or hand-outs and to speak “freely” during their presentations.
(4) Every student must individually submit a seminar paper. Each paper must contain an introduction in which the student summarizes the seminar presentations and discussions and explains the contribution of his/her presentation to this discussion. In preparing both seminar papers as well as the seminar presentation, students should be aware that the papers provided in the topics list above only constitute introductory reading material. If two students prepare a joint presentation, it is acceptable that they also jointly write the seminar paper. In this case, the paper must clearly state the individual contributions on an additional page at the end of the paper.
(5) Students are expected to obtain a copy of each of the books and papers included in the topic list (on their own) and prepare for class. They are required to actively participate in the classroom discussions and should be aware that the lecturer can call upon them for comments at any time during the seminar. In particular, they can be asked to introduce the session’s topic as it relates to the seminar’s general theme.
(6) Complete attendance of each session of the seminar, including the preparatory meeting, is obligatory. Absolutely no exceptions apply. Leaves will only be granted in cases of illnesses or if the person demanding a leave is required to participate in an official activity of the University, Faculty, or Institute. In the first case, the doctor’s medical certificate must be presented to the Chair immediately (i. e. latest by the first working day following the absence day). Failure to comply with this rule leads to a no-pass grade. Passing grades can generally not be earned by students who miss more than 10% of the total class-time.