Syllabus

Title
1600 PhD Seminar: Strategy and Organization
Instructors
Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Kff.Dr. Patricia Klarner
Contact details
patricia.klarner@wu.ac.at
Type
FS
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
08/31/20 to 09/03/20
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Doctoral/PhD Programs
Methodology and Theory
Research Seminar - Participating in scientific discourse I
Research Seminar - Participating in scientific discourse II
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Thursday 10/01/20 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Online-Einheit
Tuesday 11/10/20 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Online-Einheit
Wednesday 12/16/20 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Online-Einheit
Wednesday 01/13/21 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Online-Einheit
Wednesday 01/20/21 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Online-Einheit
Wednesday 01/27/21 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Online-Einheit

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Procedure for the course when limited activity on campus

In accordance with the current regulations this lecture will be held on campus. If there are changes to the official regulations of the Austrian government the lecture will be held via distance learning.

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Contents

In this course we will discuss current research in strategic management and organization theory as well as different research methods. Applications will span the fields of strategic management, organizational change, organization design, and strategic leadership.

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Learning outcomes

The goal of the course is to train students in

  • Understanding and assessing contemporary research in strategic management and organization theory,
  • Discussing this research in front of an academic audience,
  • Developing their own empirical research projects,
  • Presenting their research to an academic audience, and
  • Revising their research project based on feedback from academic peers.
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Attendance requirements

≥ 80 % Attendance (also applies to all online sessions). 

 

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Teaching/learning method(s)
  • Discussion of existing literature related to own projects.
  • Presentation of own PhD projects.
  • Revision of projects based on feedback.
  • Open discussion of projects presented by internal and external speakers.
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Assessment

The course grade is based on:

  • Presentation of own research project (50%),
  • Written proposal incorporating feedback (30%)
  • Oral participation (20%)

Regular attendance is required for completing this course.

Last edited: 2020-12-02



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