040032 VO Theory of the International Firm (MA) (2020S)
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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 26.06.2020 16:45 - 18:15 Digital
- Wednesday 30.09.2020 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
- Friday 27.11.2020 13:15 - 14:45 Digital
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Teaching for this course will be conducted via Moodle for the remainder of the 2020 spring/summer term. Please visit the Moodle course regularly for updates!
- Friday 06.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Friday 20.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Friday 20.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Friday 27.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Friday 27.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Friday 03.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Friday 24.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Friday 24.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Friday 08.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 13 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Friday 08.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Friday 15.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Friday 15.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Friday 22.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Friday 22.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Friday 29.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Friday 29.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Friday 05.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Friday 05.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Friday 12.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Friday 12.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Friday 19.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Friday 19.06. 11:30 - 13:00 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, eclectic theory, network theory, resource-based and organizational capabilities theory, institutional theory, power theory, stakeholder view of MNC and real option perspective.The class is mainly based on lectures and literature discussion.
Assessment and permitted materials
Exam for which you have to register separately via univis (look in Cluster WIWI Prüfungen).
Update due to Covid-19:
Online exam (40 MC questions - 2 open-ended questions)
Turnitin and checkup exams via video conference on selected students will be used to ensure the fairness and quality of the exam.
Update due to Covid-19:
Online exam (40 MC questions - 2 open-ended questions)
Turnitin and checkup exams via video conference on selected students will be used to ensure the fairness and quality of the exam.
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 points or 10 points) http://im.univie.ac.at/windsperger/im-public-lectures/?no_cache=1
5 points for at least 3 times participation!
10 points for at least 5 times participation!
(B) Essay (max. 15 points) (5 pages without references; font size 12, 1.5 line spacing) - upload on MOODLE
(https://writingcenter.fas.harvard.edu/pages/essay-structure)DEADLINE: Please upload the essay on Moodle by the end of June!!! 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 points or 10 points) http://im.univie.ac.at/windsperger/im-public-lectures/?no_cache=1
5 points for at least 3 times participation!
10 points for at least 5 times participation!
(B) Essay (max. 15 points) (5 pages without references; font size 12, 1.5 line spacing) - upload on MOODLE
(https://writingcenter.fas.harvard.edu/pages/essay-structure)DEADLINE: Please upload the essay on Moodle by the end of June!!! Essays submitted later will not be considered in the final course evaluation.
Examination topics
1. Lectures and
2. specific books/articles regarding the different theories (Details will be published on Moodle).
2. specific 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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