Universität Wien

040058 VO ABWL Management I (2023W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften

service email address: opim.bda@univie.ac.at

Bitte beachten Sie, es gibt zwei Prüfungen zu dieser LV:
3 ECTS - 040058 VO ABWL Unternehmensführung I/ 040058 VO ABWL Management I
4 ECTS - EC: Modulprüfung Unternehmensführung (inkl. selbständiger Lektüre)/ EC: Exam Management (incl. independent reading)

Selbststudium im EC:
Picot, A., Dietl, H., Franck, E., Fiedler, M., & Royer, S. (2015). Organisation : Theorie und Praxis aus ökonomischer Sicht (7.Auflage). Stuttgart: Schäffer-Poeschel Verlag.
Moodle

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Course with non-continuous assessment. Uspace registration for moodle access is open throughout the semester.

Lecture course exam (3 ECTS): Use the link on this page to register.

EC Module Exam (4 ECTS, additional course material): To register in ufind, open the EC entry. There you will find the entry for the module exam and also the link to the correct registration. https://ufind.univie.ac.at/de/exam.html?mod=285066&eq=04-3715&semester=2023W

For a better understanding of the course material and as preparation for the exam we are offering an accompanying repetitorium. Participation is strongly recommended.
Register via uspace here: https://ufind.univie.ac.at/de/exam.html?mod=293882&eq=04-3715&semester=2023W

  • Tuesday 03.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
    Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 10.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
    Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 17.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 24.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 31.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 07.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 21.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 28.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 05.12. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 09.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 16.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 23.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 30.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

1. Overview and basic concepts
2. Strategy
- Introduction
- Five Forces Model
- Firms as part of the value chain
- Market entry and barriers
- Diversification und substitution
- Models of competition
- Competition and cooperation
3. Organizational structure
- Measures of efficiency
- Differentiation
- Integration
- Business processes
4. Human resources
- Personnel selection
- Motivation and incentives
Method

Assessment and permitted materials

Please note that to take the exam for this lecture you need to register for the specific exam date (registration to the lecture does not automatically register you to the exam also). Students not registered for the exam cannot be graded!
Please be aware also that there are two different exams for this lecture. One is the regular exam (3 ECTS), the other is the exam for the alternative extension (4 ECTS, and additional examination material). Please make sure that you are registered to the right exam before the registration period is over!
The use of AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT) for the production of texts is only permited if they are expressly requested by the course leader (e.g. for individual work tasks).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The goal of this course is to provide a thorough introduction into fundamental problems of management, in particular strategy, organizational design and human resource management. The course mainly takes an economic perspective, which is enriched by relevant results of behavioral research. The main focus of the course is on the relationship between strategic behavior of firms, their internal organization structures, and the individual behavior of members of the organization.

Examination topics

Lecture and classroom discussions. Supplementary material is provided via the e-learning platform
Students can register themselves for Moodle!

Reading list

!! Literature for independent study in the EC:
Picot, A., Dietl, H., Franck, E., Fiedler, M., & Royer, S. (2020). Organisation : Theorie und Praxis aus ökonomischer Sicht (8. Auflage). Stuttgart: Schäffer-Poeschel Verlag

Für die Prüfung relevant sind alle Kapitel außer Kapitel 3 ("Die Organisation der wettbewerblichen Rahmenbedingungen", Achtung: in früheren Auflagen war dies Kapitel 4) und Kapitel 7 ("Organisation von Innovationen")

Additional Books:
Besanko, D.; Dranove, D.; Shanley, M.; Schaefer, S.: Economics of Strategy (6th. Ed.). J. Wiley & Sons, Singapur, 2013.
Daft, R.: Organization Theory and Design. 8. Aufl. Thomspon/Southwestern, Mason OH, 2004.
Jost, P.: Ökonomische Organisationstheorie. Gabler, Wiesbaden 2000.
Picot, A.; Dietl, H., Franck, E.; Fiedler, M.; Royer, S.: Organisation – Theorie und Praxis aus ökonomischer Sicht. 6. Aufl., Gabler, Wiesbaden 2012.
Neu: James Brickley and Clifford W. Smith, Jr. and Jerold Zimmerman, Managerial Economics & Organizational Architecture, 2016 (6th edition), chapters 13 – 15.
Literaturangaben zu den Folien
(soweit sie sich nicht auf die obigen Lehrbücher beziehen)
Bauer, S.; E. Stickel (1998). "Auswirkungen der Informationstechnologie auf die Entstehung kooperativer Netzwerkorganisationen." Wirtschaftsinformatik 40(5): 434-442.
Boughey, D. (1999). "The Internalisation of Locomotive Building by Britain's Railway Companiesduring the Nineteenth Century." Business and Economic History 28(2): 57-67.
Dyer, J. H. (1997). "Effective interfirm collaboration: How firms minimize transaction costs and maximize transaction value." Strategic Management Journal 18(7): 535-556.
Ford, R. C.; W. A. Randolph (1992). "Cross-Functional Structures: A Review and Integration of Matrix Organization and Project Management." Journal of Management 18(2): 267-294.
Hammer, M.; J. Champy (1993). Reengineering the Corporation. New York, Harper Business.
Hawawini, G.; V. Subramanian; P. Verdin (2003). "Is Performance Driven by Industry- or Firm-specific Factors? A New Look at the Evidence." Strategic Management Journal 24(1): 1-16.
Hax, A. C. ; N. S. Majluf (1988). "The Concept of Strategy and the Strategy Formation Process." Interfaces 18(3): 99-109.
Hinterhuber, H.; S. A. Friedrich (1997). Markt- und ressourcenorientierte Sichtweise zur Steigerung des Unternehmenswertes. In: Strategische Unternehmensplanung - Strategische Unternehmensführung. D. Hahn; B. Taylor (Hrsg.) . Heidelberg, Physica: 988-1016.
Jones, G. R.; R. B. Bouncken (2008). Organisation - Theorie, Design und Wandel. München, Pearson Studium.
Lewin, A. Y.; C. P. Long; T. N. Carroll (1999). "The Coevolution of New Organizational Forms." Organization Science 10(5): 535-550.
March, J. G. (1991). "Exploration and Exploitation in Organizational Learning." Organization Science 2(1): 71-87.
Michaelis, E. (1987). Planungs- und Kontrollprobleme in Unternehmungen und property rights bzw Transaktionskostentheorie, Fachbereich Wirtschaftswissenschaften Universität Hannover.
Miles, R. E.; C. C. Snow; A. D. Meyer; H. J. Coleman (1978). "Organizational Strategy, Structure, and Process." Academy of Management Review: 546-562.
Österle, H. (1995). Business Engineering Prozeß- und Systementwicklung. Berlin, Springer.
Peteraf, M. A. (1993). "The Cornerstones of Competitive Advantage: A Resource-based View." Strategic Management Journal 14: 179-191.
Porter, M. E.; V. E. Millar (1985). "How Information gives you Competitive Advantage." Harvard Business Review(July-August): 149-160.
Quinn, R. E.; J. Rohrbaugh (1983). "A Spatial Model of Effectiveness Criteria: Towards a Competing Values Approach to Organizational Analysis." Management Science 29(3): 363-377.
Sydow, J. (1992). Strategische Netzwerke. Wiesbaden, Gabler.
Welge, M. K.; A. Al-Laham (1992). Planung. Wiesbaden, Gabler.
Wernerfelt, B. (1984).
See Moodle.

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