040249 VO Theory of the International Firm (MA) (2019W)
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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).
Details
Language: English
Examination dates
- Friday 31.01.2020 17:45 - 19:15 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Friday 06.03.2020 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
5 Bonus points for participation in IM Public Lectures (they will be announced here: http://im.univie.ac.at/windsperger/im-public-lectures/?no_cache=1) - min. 3 lectures.
- Friday 18.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Friday 25.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Friday 08.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Friday 15.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Friday 22.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Friday 22.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Friday 29.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Friday 29.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Friday 06.12. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Friday 13.12. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Friday 10.01. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Friday 17.01. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Friday 24.01. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Friday 31.01. 17:45 - 19:15 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
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Friday
06.03.
11:30 - 13:00
Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
The aim of this course is to give an overview of the existing theoretical explanations of the existence and organization of the international firm:Hymer and Kindlerberger theory, diversification theory, product life cycle theory, appropriation and transaction cost theory, internationalization theory, appropriation theory, eclectic theory, network theory, resource-based and organizational capabilities theory, institutional theory, power theory, stakeholder view of MNC and innovation-based perspectives.The class is mainly based on lectures and literature discussion.
Assessment and permitted materials
Exam (in English) for which you have to register separately via univis (look in Cluster WIWI Prüfungen).
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Evaluation - Total points (100)
a. Positive evaluation of the exam (min. 50 %)
b. Bonuspoints:
(A) Participation of public lectures - (5) http://im.univie.ac.at/windsperger/im-public-lectures/?no_cache=1 (at least 3 times!)
(B) Essay (max. 15) (5 pages without references; font size 12, 1.5 line spacing)
(http://writingcenter.fas.harvard.edu/pages/essay-structure)DEADLINE: Please upload the essay on Moodle by the end of February!!! Essays submitted later will not be considered in the final course evaluation.
a. Positive evaluation of the exam (min. 50 %)
b. Bonuspoints:
(A) Participation of public lectures - (5) http://im.univie.ac.at/windsperger/im-public-lectures/?no_cache=1 (at least 3 times!)
(B) Essay (max. 15) (5 pages without references; font size 12, 1.5 line spacing)
(http://writingcenter.fas.harvard.edu/pages/essay-structure)DEADLINE: Please upload the essay on Moodle by the end of February!!! Essays submitted later will not be considered in the final course evaluation.
Examination topics
1. Lectures and
2. Books/articles regarding the different theories (Details will be published on Moodle).
2. Books/articles regarding the different theories (Details will be published on Moodle).
Reading list
Introductory Literature:
Forsgren (2015) Theories of the Multinational Firm, Edward Elgar (see Moodle)
Forsgren (2015) Theories of the Multinational Firm, Edward Elgar (see Moodle)
Association in the course directory
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