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040095 UK Organization of the International Firm (2016W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
- Registration is open from Mo 12.09.2016 09:00 to Th 22.09.2016 14:00
- Deregistration possible until Fr 14.10.2016 14:00
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
Thursday
06.10.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 17 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday
13.10.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday
20.10.
15:00 - 18:15
Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Thursday
10.11.
15:00 - 18:15
Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday
17.11.
15:00 - 18:15
Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Thursday
24.11.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 17 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday
01.12.
15:00 - 18:15
Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday
15.12.
15:00 - 18:15
Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday
12.01.
15:00 - 18:15
Hörsaal 17 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday
19.01.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
Evaluation components include course participation, a case presentation (team work), individual written assignment, a mid-term test and a final exam.GRADING POLICYAttendance 10%
Case Presentation 20%
Individual written assignment 15%
Mid-term test 15%
Final Exam 40%The distribution of grades will be based on the following:
0%-49%: nicht genügend
50%-62%: genügend
63%-74%: befriedigend
75%-87%: gut
88%-100%: sehr gut
Case Presentation 20%
Individual written assignment 15%
Mid-term test 15%
Final Exam 40%The distribution of grades will be based on the following:
0%-49%: nicht genügend
50%-62%: genügend
63%-74%: befriedigend
75%-87%: gut
88%-100%: sehr gut
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 Strategy. 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 Strategy. 3rd ed. South-Western College Pub.
Group 2
max. 50 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Tuesday
04.10.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday
11.10.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday
18.10.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday
25.10.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday
08.11.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday
15.11.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday
22.11.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Tuesday
29.11.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Tuesday
06.12.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday
13.12.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday
10.01.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday
17.01.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday
24.01.
18:30 - 20:00
Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday
31.01.
18:30 - 20:00
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
Friday
20.01.
09:00 - 13:00
Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Friday
20.01.
13:15 - 16:30
Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Saturday
21.01.
09:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Friday
24.02.
09:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Saturday
25.02.
09:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.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
Friday
21.10.
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Friday
04.11.
16:45 - 20:00
Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Friday
18.11.
16:45 - 20:00
Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Friday
02.12.
16:45 - 20:00
Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Friday
16.12.
16:45 - 20:00
Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Friday
13.01.
16:45 - 20:00
Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Thursday
19.01.
18:00 - 20:00
Hörsaal 17 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Friday
27.01.
16:45 - 21:00
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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Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:28
The course will be given primarily through lecture and class presentation of different cases. Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in class discussions. Classroom participation is an important part of evaluation. A suggestion to read the assigned material from the reference books and articles, and to express opinions, comments, and insights relative to the discussion topic is to be made.