040095 UK Organization of the International Firm (2015W)
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Mo 14.09.2015 09:00 to Th 24.09.2015 14:00
- Deregistration possible until We 14.10.2015 23:59
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
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 %!
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
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.
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.
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 %!
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
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.
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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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.