040301 SE Bachelor Seminar (incl. Bachelor´s Paper) (2023W)
International Business
Continuous assessment of course work
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service email address: opim.bda@univie.ac.at
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 is open from Mo 11.09.2023 09:00 to Fr 22.09.2023 12:00
- Deregistration possible until Fr 20.10.2023 23:59
Details
max. 24 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Monday
16.10.
15:00 - 20:00
Seminarraum 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Monday
20.11.
15:00 - 20:00
Seminarraum 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Monday
27.11.
15:00 - 20:00
Seminarraum 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Monday
04.12.
15:00 - 20:00
Seminarraum 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Monday
11.12.
15:00 - 20:00
Seminarraum 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Monday
08.01.
15:00 - 20:00
Seminarraum 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Monday
15.01.
15:00 - 20:05
Seminarraum 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Monday
22.01.
15:00 - 20:00
Seminarraum 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Tuesday
23.01.
18:00 - 20:00
Seminarraum 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Monday
29.01.
15:00 - 18:15
Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
Participants will be assessed on the basis of the presentation of research proposal, bachelor thesis, and in-class participation.The proposal for the bachelor thesis has to be presented in class. The presentation has to cover (a) a description of the problem and the specific research questions, (b) a summary and the highlights of the review of relevant literature, and (c) an outline of the research methodology.In their bachelor thesis, the participants should demonstrate a profound knowledge of the chosen topic. Based on a thorough literature review, students not only summarise their findings, but also develop an own perspective on the chosen topic.The course is designed to be interactive. Therefore, class participation would be valued.
Bachelor Thesis (80%)
Presentation and class participation (20%); minimum requirement for attendance: 75 %
Minimum length of the thesis (without references): 30 pages
Deadline for submission: 15. February 2024
Bachelor Thesis (80%)
Presentation and class participation (20%); minimum requirement for attendance: 75 %
Minimum length of the thesis (without references): 30 pages
Deadline for submission: 15. February 2024
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
For a successful completion of the course, the following conditions must adequately have to be met;
1. At least 75% attendance
2. Presentation of the proposal (20 Minutes)
3. Submission of the Bachelor Thesis by Feb. 15
4. You have to apply the rules for scientific paper writing
SEE: Karmasin, M., R. Rainer, Die Gestaltung wissenschaftlicher Arbeiten, , 2015, UTB Facultas
Skern, T., Writing Scientific English, 2015, UTB Facultas
1. At least 75% attendance
2. Presentation of the proposal (20 Minutes)
3. Submission of the Bachelor Thesis by Feb. 15
4. You have to apply the rules for scientific paper writing
SEE: Karmasin, M., R. Rainer, Die Gestaltung wissenschaftlicher Arbeiten, , 2015, UTB Facultas
Skern, T., Writing Scientific English, 2015, UTB Facultas
Examination topics
Suggested Topics
The following list is by no means an exhaustive one.1. Existence of the multinational corporation (MNC): Discuss the different theories that explain the existence of the MNC
2. The Impact of Environmental Uncertainty on the Organization of the MNC: A Contingency Perspective
3. The Impact of Information and Communication Technology on the Organization of the MNC
4. Country Culture and Organization of the MNC
5. Determinants of the Organization Structure of the MNC
6. Global versus Regional Strategies of the MNC
7. Interorganizational Networks of the MNC
8. Determinants of Strategic Alliances of MNC
9. Internationalization through Franchising Networks
10. Market Entry through Joint Ventures
11. Internationalisation of Family Firms
12. Determinants of the Market Entry Modes of International Franchise Networks
13. Acquisitions and Greenfield Investments as Market Entry Forms
14. Market Entry of Start-up Firms
15. Internationalization of Born Globals
16. Digitalization and Multinational Corporation
17. CSR Strategues of the MNC
18. The Role of Networks in Early Internationalizing Firms
19. Internationalization of Digital Platform Firms
20. International Offshoring Strategy: Advantanges and Disadvantages
21. The Role of Country Culture for Knowledge Transfer in MNC
22. Knowledge Management Strategies: Codification versus Personalization Strategies of MNC
23. Centralization vs. Decentralization between Headquarters and Subsidiaries of the MNC
24. Knowledge Management in International Joint VenturesLiterature basis for choosing a topic:
Peng, M. 2015. Global Business, Boston.
Charles W. L. Hill, Melissa A. Schilling, Gareth R. Jones (2017), Strategic Management – Theory and Cases: An Integrated Approach,
12th edition.
Peng, M. 2022. Global Strategic Management, Boston
Verbeke, A., I. Lee 2021. International Business Strategy, 3rd ed., Cambridge
Mats Forsgren, 2017. Theories of the Multinational Firm: A Multidimensional Creature in the Global Economy., Edward Elgar Publishing
Welch, L. S., Benito, G. R., & Petersen, B., 2018. Foreign operation methods: Theory, analysis, strategy, Edward Elgar Publishing
Daft, L. R., Murphy, J., Willmott, H. (2020). Organization Theory and Design: An International Perspective, 4th ed., Cengage.Students may opt for any other relevant international business topic with the prior consent of the lecturer
The following list is by no means an exhaustive one.1. Existence of the multinational corporation (MNC): Discuss the different theories that explain the existence of the MNC
2. The Impact of Environmental Uncertainty on the Organization of the MNC: A Contingency Perspective
3. The Impact of Information and Communication Technology on the Organization of the MNC
4. Country Culture and Organization of the MNC
5. Determinants of the Organization Structure of the MNC
6. Global versus Regional Strategies of the MNC
7. Interorganizational Networks of the MNC
8. Determinants of Strategic Alliances of MNC
9. Internationalization through Franchising Networks
10. Market Entry through Joint Ventures
11. Internationalisation of Family Firms
12. Determinants of the Market Entry Modes of International Franchise Networks
13. Acquisitions and Greenfield Investments as Market Entry Forms
14. Market Entry of Start-up Firms
15. Internationalization of Born Globals
16. Digitalization and Multinational Corporation
17. CSR Strategues of the MNC
18. The Role of Networks in Early Internationalizing Firms
19. Internationalization of Digital Platform Firms
20. International Offshoring Strategy: Advantanges and Disadvantages
21. The Role of Country Culture for Knowledge Transfer in MNC
22. Knowledge Management Strategies: Codification versus Personalization Strategies of MNC
23. Centralization vs. Decentralization between Headquarters and Subsidiaries of the MNC
24. Knowledge Management in International Joint VenturesLiterature basis for choosing a topic:
Peng, M. 2015. Global Business, Boston.
Charles W. L. Hill, Melissa A. Schilling, Gareth R. Jones (2017), Strategic Management – Theory and Cases: An Integrated Approach,
12th edition.
Peng, M. 2022. Global Strategic Management, Boston
Verbeke, A., I. Lee 2021. International Business Strategy, 3rd ed., Cambridge
Mats Forsgren, 2017. Theories of the Multinational Firm: A Multidimensional Creature in the Global Economy., Edward Elgar Publishing
Welch, L. S., Benito, G. R., & Petersen, B., 2018. Foreign operation methods: Theory, analysis, strategy, Edward Elgar Publishing
Daft, L. R., Murphy, J., Willmott, H. (2020). Organization Theory and Design: An International Perspective, 4th ed., Cengage.Students may opt for any other relevant international business topic with the prior consent of the lecturer
Reading list
Peng, M. 2015. Global Business, Boston.
Charles W. L. Hill, Melissa A. Schilling, Gareth R. Jones (2017), Strategic Management – Theory and Cases: An Integrated Approach,
12th edition.
Peng, M. 2022. Global Strategic Management, Boston
Verbeke, A., I. Lee 2021. International Business Strategy, 3rd ed., Cambridge
Mats Forsgren, 2017. Theories of the Multinational Firm: A Multidimensional Creature in the Global Economy., Edward Elgar Publishing
Welch, L. S., Benito, G. R., & Petersen, B., 2018. Foreign operation methods: Theory, analysis, strategy, Edward Elgar Publishing
Charles W. L. Hill, Melissa A. Schilling, Gareth R. Jones (2017), Strategic Management – Theory and Cases: An Integrated Approach,
12th edition.
Peng, M. 2022. Global Strategic Management, Boston
Verbeke, A., I. Lee 2021. International Business Strategy, 3rd ed., Cambridge
Mats Forsgren, 2017. Theories of the Multinational Firm: A Multidimensional Creature in the Global Economy., Edward Elgar Publishing
Welch, L. S., Benito, G. R., & Petersen, B., 2018. Foreign operation methods: Theory, analysis, strategy, Edward Elgar Publishing
Association in the course directory
Last modified: Mo 22.01.2024 14:05
Every student who writes a bachelor thesis (in English - no other language is possible) must attend the BA seminar and deliver a presentation on the topic of the thesis (presentation time: 20-30 minutes) as well as to write a seminar paper. The course proceeds in three stages as outlined in the following;
(I) Choosing a Topic
Deadline for the submission of the topics for the Bachelor thesis: 31.10.2023 (1-2 pages)
Deadline for the submission of Synopsis/Extended Proposals along with the list of the literature: 18.11.2023 (3-5 pages)
(II) Presentations
Final proposals are to be presented between 27.11.2023-15.01.2024
Presentation time: 20 -30 minutes
The PowerPoint slides must be sent to the lecturer at least one day before the presentation
(III) Bachelor Thesis
Deadline for the Submission of the Bachelor theses: 23.02.2024
The deadline for submission of Bachelor Thesis is final and cannot be negotiated.