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040427 SE IM: International Human Resource Management (2008S)
Continuous assessment of course work
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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 11.02.2008 09:00 to Fr 22.02.2008 23:59
- Registration is open from We 27.02.2008 09:00 to Fr 29.02.2008 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Mo 29.09.2008 23:59
Details
max. 24 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Wednesday 05.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal 7
- Wednesday 12.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal 7
- Wednesday 19.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal 7
- Wednesday 26.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal 7
- Wednesday 02.04. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal 7
- Wednesday 09.04. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal 7
- Wednesday 16.04. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal 7
- Wednesday 23.04. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal 7
- Wednesday 30.04. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal 7
- Wednesday 07.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal 7
- Wednesday 14.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal 7
- Wednesday 21.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal 7
- Wednesday 28.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal 7
- Wednesday 28.05. 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal 7
- Wednesday 04.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal 7
- Wednesday 11.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal 7
- Wednesday 18.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal 7
- Wednesday 25.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal 7
- Wednesday 25.06. 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal 7
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Topic assignmentUpon having registered for the seminar, students are requested to send a short e-mail to the chair's office (to the hands of Ms Elke Pendl, elke.pendl@univie.ac.at) ranking three of the topics above in a priority list. Based on these priority lists, the chair will assign topics using a first-come-first-serve rule. E-mails with priority lists must reach the chair by noontime on March 14, 2008. If priority lists are exhausted, the chair will assign topics by filling vacant presentation slots. The same applies to registered students who decide not to supply a priority list. Late withdrawals or changes are not possible.Grading
The final grade will be calculated as the weighted average of the grades for the seminar paper (40 %), for the presentation (40 %), and for classroom participation (20 %).
The final grade will be calculated as the weighted average of the grades for the seminar paper (40 %), for the presentation (40 %), and for classroom participation (20 %).
Examination topics
Lecturer: O. Fabel
Time: Wednesday, 2 - 4 p.m.
Room: HS 7
Credited for: KFK International Management, Bakkalaureat BW, Magister IBWDatesPreparatory meeting: April 2, 2008
First student presentation: April 9, 2008
Seminar papers due by: June 27, 2008 (chair office closes at 3 p.m.)General information:(1) There will be an introductory meeting of the seminar on Monday, April 2, 2007, in room HS7. During this meeting, we will check the topic assignments. Thus, attendance is absolutely necessary. No-show-students may be replaced by students registered on the chair's "waiting list" who agree to comply with the seminar rules below.
(2) Seminar papers must not exceed 15 pages (minimum 11 pica letter size; double-spaced typing; 3 cm margins all around; including all figures, tables, and references). The paper can be written either in English or German unless the rules of the student's study program contain respective restrictions. Papers must use appropriate citation and reference rules and obey the general ethical principles of scientific work. They are due on June 27, 2008. Two hard copies must be handed over to the chair's secretarial office.
(3) In preparing both seminar papers and presentation students should be aware that the journal articles provided in the topics list below constitute introductory reading material. Hence, they are required to engage in their own literature research. Apart from the university library, the Social Science Research Network (SSRN) and EconLit may provide appropriate search engines.
(4) Each weekly seminar session (beginning with April 9, 2008, and except during holidays) will be devoted to discuss one topic. Student presentations must be in English. If two students are assigned to one topic, they must provide a coordinated joint presentation. Students are expected to prepare supporting slides and/or hand-outs and to speak "freely" during their presentations.
(5) The maximum time per presentation is 45 minutes if there is a single presenter and one hour for joint presentations. The sequence of presentations during the semester will strictly follow the numbering of topics in the list below.
(6) Complete attendance of each session of the seminar is obligatory. Absolutely no exceptions apply. Failure to comply with this rule more than twice will lead to a no-pass grade.
(7) Students are expected to obtain a copy of each of the research papers listed below (on their own) and prepare for class. They are required to actively participate in the classroom discussions and should be aware that the lecturer can call upon them for comments at any time during the seminar.
Time: Wednesday, 2 - 4 p.m.
Room: HS 7
Credited for: KFK International Management, Bakkalaureat BW, Magister IBWDatesPreparatory meeting: April 2, 2008
First student presentation: April 9, 2008
Seminar papers due by: June 27, 2008 (chair office closes at 3 p.m.)General information:(1) There will be an introductory meeting of the seminar on Monday, April 2, 2007, in room HS7. During this meeting, we will check the topic assignments. Thus, attendance is absolutely necessary. No-show-students may be replaced by students registered on the chair's "waiting list" who agree to comply with the seminar rules below.
(2) Seminar papers must not exceed 15 pages (minimum 11 pica letter size; double-spaced typing; 3 cm margins all around; including all figures, tables, and references). The paper can be written either in English or German unless the rules of the student's study program contain respective restrictions. Papers must use appropriate citation and reference rules and obey the general ethical principles of scientific work. They are due on June 27, 2008. Two hard copies must be handed over to the chair's secretarial office.
(3) In preparing both seminar papers and presentation students should be aware that the journal articles provided in the topics list below constitute introductory reading material. Hence, they are required to engage in their own literature research. Apart from the university library, the Social Science Research Network (SSRN) and EconLit may provide appropriate search engines.
(4) Each weekly seminar session (beginning with April 9, 2008, and except during holidays) will be devoted to discuss one topic. Student presentations must be in English. If two students are assigned to one topic, they must provide a coordinated joint presentation. Students are expected to prepare supporting slides and/or hand-outs and to speak "freely" during their presentations.
(5) The maximum time per presentation is 45 minutes if there is a single presenter and one hour for joint presentations. The sequence of presentations during the semester will strictly follow the numbering of topics in the list below.
(6) Complete attendance of each session of the seminar is obligatory. Absolutely no exceptions apply. Failure to comply with this rule more than twice will lead to a no-pass grade.
(7) Students are expected to obtain a copy of each of the research papers listed below (on their own) and prepare for class. They are required to actively participate in the classroom discussions and should be aware that the lecturer can call upon them for comments at any time during the seminar.
Reading list
Association in the course directory
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