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040249 VO Theory of the International Firm (MA) (2017W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Moodle

Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 13.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß (Kickoff Class)
  • Friday 13.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock (Kickoff Class)
  • Friday 10.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Friday 10.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Friday 17.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 17.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Friday 24.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 31 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Friday 24.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 31 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Friday 01.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 01.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Friday 15.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Friday 15.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Friday 12.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Friday 12.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Friday 19.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Friday 19.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock

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, and innovation-based perspectives.

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).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Evaluation - Total points (100)
a. Positive evaluation of the exam (min. 50 %)
b. Bonuspoints:
(A) Participation of public lectures - (10) http://im.univie.ac.at/windsperger/im-public-lectures/?no_cache=1
(B) Essay (20) (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!!!

Examination topics

1. Lectures and
2. specific books/articles regarding the different theories

Reading list

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:29