Universität Wien

040156 UK Organization of the International Firm (2016S)

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

Summary

1 Yaqub , Moodle
2 Hajdini , Moodle
3 Galak , 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

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.

max. 60 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 14.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 17 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Monday 14.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 15.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 15.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
    Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 15.03. 16:45 - 20:00 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 16.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 16.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Thursday 17.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 17.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Friday 18.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Friday 18.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 04.05. 13:15 - 18:15 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock

Aims, contents and method of the course

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. Generally, an analysis of the readings will be used to guide our discussion, but the format will be free-flowing and may vary considerably. 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.

Assessment and permitted materials

COURSE COMPONENTS

There will be a case presentation for each team and a final exam. The homework assignment will include the preparation of related to chapter practical cases.

GRADING POLICY
Presentation 20%
Attendance (class and public lectures) 20%
Final Exam 60%

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

c. Active participation in the class and the public lectures (20).
MINIMUM attendance: 75 %
d. Exam (50) – minimum 40 %!

Examination topics

RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOKS:

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

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

Reading list

Additional Reading

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

Group 2

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.

max. 60 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 01.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 08.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 15.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 05.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 12.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 19.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 26.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 03.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 10.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 24.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 31.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 07.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 14.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 21.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 28.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course is concerned with the evolution of the multinational firm and the formation of the network structure of the MNC. The course will consist of lectures, short case presentations, and a final exam. The student is expected to develop skills in evaluating international competitive strategies in multicultural environments, in designing alternative organizational forms for multinational firms, in the use of international licensing, strategic alliances, merger & acquisitions, consortia, franchising and clusters, in identifying appropriate forms of market entry, and in developing network strategies to create competitive advantage of nations, regions and cities.

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

The course will consist of four parts, lectures, short case presentations, public lectures and a final exam. The attendance on the public lectures is obligatory as it will have a wait on the overall grade. Public lectures´ contents and timings are found here: http://im.univie.ac.at/windsperger/im-public-lectures/?no_cache=1

Reading list

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

Group 3

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.

max. 60 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 12.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 19.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 26.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 26.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 03.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 03.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 10.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 10.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 24.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 24.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 07.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 07.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 14.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 14.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 21.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock

Aims, contents and method of the course

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. Generally, an analysis of the readings will be used to guide our discussion, but the format will be free-flowing and may vary considerably. 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.

Assessment and permitted materials

COURSE COMPONENTS

There will be a case presentation for each team and a final exam. The homework assignment will include the preparation of related to chapter practical cases.

GRADING POLICY

Presentation 20%

Attendance (class and public lectures) 20%

Final Exam 60%

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

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

MINIMUM attendance: 75 %

d. Exam (50) – minimum 40 %!

Examination topics

RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOKS:

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

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

Reading list

Additional Reading

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


Information

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The objective of this course is to familiarize students with a broad range of theoretical and practical perspectives on the strategy and organization of multinational firms.

Association in the course directory

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