Universität Wien

040824 VK EC GCM: Market Entry Strategies (VK) (2024W)

European Dimension

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

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Mi 23.10. 15:00-18:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock

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max. 33 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

THERE ARE NO SESSIONS ON 2.10.2024 and 9.10.2024.
The course starts on 16.10.2024. Attendance of the first session on 16.10.2024 is mandatory. Missing this session will result in the deregistration from the course.
The final exam is scheduled on 22.01.2025.

  • Mittwoch 02.10. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Mittwoch 09.10. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Mittwoch 16.10. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Mittwoch 30.10. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Mittwoch 06.11. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Mittwoch 13.11. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Mittwoch 20.11. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Mittwoch 27.11. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Mittwoch 04.12. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Mittwoch 11.12. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Mittwoch 08.01. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Mittwoch 15.01. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Mittwoch 22.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

The course in its current form was initiated under the support of the European Jean Monnet Program within the framework of the Jean Monnet Module "International Business - Strategies for Integrated Europe" (620581-EPP-1-2020-1-AT-EPPJMO-MODULE).

The course is concerned with the market entry decision of firms. In particular, such fundamental questions as where, when, and how to enter a foreign market become the focal points in the theoretical discussion.
The theoretical foundation and the empirical applications of the following market entry modes are discussed within the course: direct and indirect exporting, licensing, strategic alliances (non-equity and equity arrangements), franchising, FDI (brownfield investments,
greenfield investments, etc.) as well as mergers & acquisitions.

For this specific course this theoretical frame is complimented by the strong orientation towards the policies and practices implemented by the companies in the EU.
Thus, we will discuss the most pressing issues faced by international firms in the EU, including the decisions about outsourcing and offshoring, as well as the challenges of balancing the interests of multiple groups of stakeholders and the role of Corporate Social Responsibility it this process.
In all discussions the students are encouraged to think about the complexity of cultural and political environments in encountered by the European firms in the process of their regional and global expansion.
As a result, by the end of the course the students are expected to be able to evaluate the advantages and drawbacks related to different modes of market entry. They should be able to provide a coherent proposition for the European firms in terms of which country / region, when and how they should enter in order to build and utilise their competitive advantage.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

The course is delivered primarily through the lectures and includes a team-work based assignment.
Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in the discussions. The participation is an important part of evaluation.
Students are strongly advised to read the assigned material from the reference books and articles, and to express opinions, comments, and insights relative to the discussion topic.
The overall level of students' knowledge is tested at an open-questions essay-form exam taking part at the end of the semester.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

15% - Participation
15% - In-class Assignments
35% - Team Project
35% - Final Exam
The requirements for the assignments are going to be discussed in detail during the first session.
Attendance of at least 75 percent of the classes is mandatory.

Please keep in mind, that the use of AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT) for the production of the course-related content is only permitted if and when it is explicitly requested by the lecturer.

Prüfungsstoff

All topics discussed in the course.

Literatur

Required Readings:
CAVUSGIL, S. T., KNIGHT, G., & RIESENBERGER, J. R. (2014). International business: The new realities. Harlow, Pearson Education Limited.
JOHNSON, D., & TURNER, C. (2016). European business. London: Routledge.
MANDL, I., & PATRINI, V. (2018). European born globals: job creation in young international businesses. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge.

Additional Readings:
WALL, S., MINOCHA, S., & REES, B. (2015). International business. Harlow, England, Pearson.
WORLD BANK. Annual World Development Reports. Washington, DC: World Bank.
UNITED NATIONS. (2015). Millennium development goals report 2015. [S.l.], United Nations Pubns.

Other Materials: Other class materials such as lecture slides are to be made available before the actual start of the classes.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Letzte Änderung: Mi 16.10.2024 09:25