Universität Wien

040095 UK Organization of the International Firm (2015W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

Summary

1 Windsperger , Moodle
2 Hajdini , Moodle
3 Windsperger , Moodle
4 Gorovaia , Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
Registration information is available for each group.

Groups

Group 1

max. 50 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Prüfungstermin: DO 28.01.2016 16.45-18.15 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock

Monday 19.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Monday 19.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Monday 09.11. 16:45 - 20:00 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Monday 16.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Monday 16.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Monday 14.12. 16:45 - 20:00 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Monday 11.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Monday 11.01. 16:45 - 20:00 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Monday 18.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 17 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Monday 18.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Monday 18.01. 16:45 - 20:00 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Monday 25.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Monday 25.01. 16:45 - 20:00 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock

Aims, contents and method of the course

The goal of this course is to familiarize students with a broad range of theoretical and practical perspectives on the strategy and organization of the multinational firm as global network.
Specifically, this course is concerned with the evolution, the strategy process, the formation of the organization structure and the communication strategy of the MNC. The student is expected to develop skills in evaluating international competitive strategies in multicultural environments, in designing alternative organizational forms for multinational firms, in applying communication strategies, in the use of international licensing, strategic alliances, merger & acquisitions, consortia, franchising and clusters, in identifying appropriate forms of market entry, and in evaluating alternative corporate governance structures in different international institutional environments.

Assessment and permitted materials

Evaluation - Total points (120)
a. 4 summaries from 4 different topics (20) (4 summaries must be submitted!)
The relevant articles are published on MOODLE.
The summary must include:
1. Summary of the author’s arguments (2 pages);
2. Critique: Discuss the strength and weaknesses of the study (1-2 pages).
b. Case Study Presentation (2-4 persons) (30)
c. Active participation in the class and the public lectures (20).
MINIMUM attendance: 75 %
d. Exam (50) – minimum 40 %!

Examination topics

1. Lectures (including public lectures - http://im.univie.ac.at/windsperger/im-public-lectures/?no_cache=1))
2. Case discussions

Reading list

Daft, R. 2015. Organization Theory and Design, 12th ed.
Deresky, H. 2014. International Management: Managing Across Borders and Cultures, Text and Cases. 8th ed. England: Pearson Education.
Peng, M. 2014. Global Business. 3rd ed. South-Western College Pub.

Group 2

max. 50 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Wednesday 07.10. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 17 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Friday 09.10. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Monday 12.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Monday 12.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 7 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Wednesday 14.10. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 17 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Friday 16.10. 09:45 - 14:45 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Monday 19.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Monday 19.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 7 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Wednesday 21.10. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Friday 20.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock

Aims, contents and method of the course

The goal of this course is to familiarize students with a broad range of theoretical and practical perspectives on the strategy and organization of the multinational firm as global network.
Specifically, this course is concerned with the evolution, the strategy process, the formation of the organization structure and the communication strategy of the MNC. The student is expected to develop skills in evaluating international competitive strategies in multicultural environments, in designing alternative organizational forms for multinational firms, in applying communication strategies, in the use of international licensing, strategic alliances, merger & acquisitions, consortia, franchising and clusters, in identifying appropriate forms of market entry, and in evaluating alternative corporate governance structures in different international institutional environments.

Assessment and permitted materials

Evaluation - Total points (120)
a. 4 summaries from 4 different topics (20) (4 summaries must be submitted!)
The relevant articles are published on MOODLE.
The summary must include:
1. Summary of the author’s arguments (2 pages);
2. Critique: Discuss the strength and weaknesses of the study (1-2 pages).
b. Case Study Presentation (2-4 persons) (30)
c. Active participation in the class and the public lectures (20).
MINIMUM attendance: 75 %
d. Exam (50) – minimum 40 %!

Examination topics

1. Lectures (including public lectures - http://im.univie.ac.at/windsperger/im-public-lectures/?no_cache=1))
2. Case discussions

Reading list

Daft, R. 2015. Organization Theory and Design, 12th ed.
Deresky, H. 2014. International Management: Managing Across Borders and Cultures, Text and Cases. 8th ed. England: Pearson Education.
Peng, M. 2014. Global Business. 3rd ed. South-Western College Pub.

Group 3

max. 50 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Block im Februar

Monday 09.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß (Kickoff Class)
Thursday 11.02. 09:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Thursday 11.02. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Friday 12.02. 09:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Monday 15.02. 09:45 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Wednesday 24.02. 09:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Thursday 25.02. 09:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Monday 29.02. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock

Aims, contents and method of the course

The goal of this course is to familiarize students with a broad range of theoretical and practical perspectives on the strategy and organization of the multinational firm as global network.

Specifically, this course is concerned with the evolution, the strategy process, the formation of the organization structure and the communication strategy of the MNC. The student is expected to develop skills in evaluating international competitive strategies in multicultural environments, in designing alternative organizational forms for multinational firms, in applying communication strategies, in the use of international licensing, strategic alliances, merger & acquisitions, consortia, franchising and clusters, in identifying appropriate forms of market entry, and in evaluating alternative corporate governance structures in different international institutional environments.

Assessment and permitted materials

Evaluation - Total points (120)

a. 4 summaries from 4 different topics (20) (4 summaries must be submitted!)

The relevant articles are published on MOODLE.

The summary must include:

1. Summary of the author’s arguments (2 pages);

2. Critique: Discuss the strength and weaknesses of the study (1-2 pages).

b. Case Study Presentation (2-4 persons) (30)

c. Active participation in the class and the public lectures (20).

MINIMUM attendance: 75 %

d. Exam (50) – minimum 40 %!

Examination topics

1. Lectures (including public lectures - http://im.univie.ac.at/windsperger/im-public-lectures/?no_cache=1))

2. Case discussions

Reading list

Daft, R. 2015. Organization Theory and Design, 12th ed.

Deresky, H. 2014. International Management: Managing Across Borders and Cultures, Text and Cases. 8th ed. England: Pearson Education.

Peng, M. 2014. Global Business. 3rd ed. South-Western College Pub.

Group 4

max. 50 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Block Anfang Jänner 2016

Monday 11.01. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Monday 11.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 17 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 12.01. 13:15 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 13.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 13.01. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday 14.01. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Friday 15.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Friday 15.01. 09:45 - 14:45 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday 21.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Friday 29.01. 18:00 - 19:30 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß

Aims, contents and method of the course

The goal of this course is to familiarize students with a broad range of theoretical and practical perspectives on the strategy and organization of the multinational firm as global network.

Specifically, this course is concerned with the evolution, the strategy process, the formation of the organization structure and the communication strategy of the MNC. The student is expected to develop skills in evaluating international competitive strategies in multicultural environments, in designing alternative organizational forms for multinational firms, in applying communication strategies, in the use of international licensing, strategic alliances, merger & acquisitions, consortia, franchising and clusters, in identifying appropriate forms of market entry, and in evaluating alternative corporate governance structures in different international institutional environments.

Assessment and permitted materials

Evaluation - Total points (120)

a. 4 summaries from 4 different topics (20) (4 summaries must be submitted!)

The relevant articles are published on MOODLE.

The summary must include:

1. Summary of the author’s arguments (2 pages);

2. Critique: Discuss the strength and weaknesses of the study (1-2 pages).

b. Case Study Presentation (2-4 persons) (30)

c. Active participation in the class and the public lectures (20).

MINIMUM attendance: 75 %

d. Exam (50) – minimum 40 %!

Examination topics

1. Lectures (including public lectures - http://im.univie.ac.at/windsperger/im-public-lectures/?no_cache=1))

2. Case discussions

Reading list

Daft, R. 2015. Organization Theory and Design, 12th ed.

Deresky, H. 2014. International Management: Managing Across Borders and Cultures, Text and Cases. 8th ed. England: Pearson Education.

Peng, M. 2014. Global Business. 3rd ed. South-Western College Pub.


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