604.725 (17W) Challenges of the CEE in the EU
Overview
- Lecturer
- Course title german Challenges of the CEE in the EU
- Type Lecture - Course (continuous assessment course )
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 4.0
- Registrations 9 (35 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction English
- possible language(s) of the assessment English
- Course begins on 11.10.2017
- eLearning Go to Moodle course
Time and place
Course Information
Intended learning outcomes
Introduction/CourseObjectives
The objectives of this course are to introduce graduate students of theUniversity of Klagenfurt with the international management by focusing on theCentral and Eastern Europe (CEE) region, and examine the region’s maincharacteristics, opportunities and challenges. By attending this course, thestudents will get familiarized with specifics of managing in the globalenvironment and modern business trends, which will enhance their understandingof the opportunities and challenges it bring. In addition, students will focuson CEE region (and specific CEE countries) to understand its role in relationto the EU as well as international business environment. Special attention willalso be given to geopolitical issues of the CEE region, as well asmulticulturalism of the CEE and intercultural dialogue needed. Students willalso enrich their knowledge and perspectives related to the crucial componentsfor future sustainable development, namely the importance of knowledge andlearning, authenticity and authentic leaders as well as ethics and social responsibilityin CEE. Lectures and seminars on selected topics and its applications in CEEbusiness environment will be given to equip students with knowledge andcompetences needed to become active players in the contemporary businessenvironment of the EU and/or CEE countries.
Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools
Please find the Syllabus in the Moodle Course
Course content
Course Topics
Introduction to the Course
Managing in a Global Environment
Modern Business Trends and their Challenges
- CEE Region and Countries and the EU
- Geopolitical Issues with the CEE Focus
- Multiculturalism of CEE and Intercultural Dialogue in CEE
Knowledge Management and the Role of Learning Organizations in CEE
- Authenticity and the Role of Authentic Leaders in CEE
The Role of Ethics and Social Responsibility in CEE
Course Summary
Meeting | Time & Hours | Themes | |
1 | Wednesday October 11th, 2017 13:00-17:00 | Introduction to the Course Managing in a Global Environment Modern Business Trends and their Challenges | |
3 | Wednesday November 8th, 2017 9:00-13:00 |
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3 | Wednesday November 15th, 2017 9:00-13:30 | Multiculturalism of CEE and Intercultural Dialogue in CEE Knowledge Management and the Role of Learning Organizations in CEE | |
4 | Tuesday November 21st, 2017 13.30 – 16.30 | Authenticity and the Role of Authentic Leaders in CEE Teamwork project presentations | |
5 | Wednesday November 22nd, 2017 12:00-16:00 | The Role of Ethics and Social Responsibility in CEE Course Summary Final Exam |
Literature
Basic Course Literature
Dimovski, V., Penger, S., Peterlin, J., Grah, B., Černe, M., & Klepec, M. Penger, S (editor).
(2016). Advanced management and leadership practice. Essex: Pearson education limited.
Daft, R. L. (2016). Management. Cengage Learning. (selected chapters)
PPT slides
Additional literature:
• Jashapara, A. (2011, 2nd edition). Knowledge management: An integrated approach. Harlow:
Pearson Education. (selected chapters)
• Easterby-Smith, M., & Lyles, M. A. (2005). The Blackwell Handbook of Organizational
Learning and Knowledge Management. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing.
• Poór, J. et al. (2016). Evaluating the ethical position in eight Central and Eastern
European Countries and Finland: The results of an empirical research project. Journal
of Eastern European and Central Asian Research, 3(2), 1-11.
• Pew Research Center. (2017). Religious Belief and National Belonging in Central and Eastern
Europe. Found at http://www.pewforum.org/2017/05/10/religious-belief-and-nationalbelonging-
in-central-and-eastern-europe
Examination information
Examination methodology
Assessment
Active participation (10%)
Teamwork project with presentation (30%)
Open book examination (60%)
Open book examination:
The open-book exam will take place at the last session on Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017.
Exam duration: 90 minutes.
Final exam will be composed of questions that the students will answer in the form of essay answers, demanding a comprehensive knowledge of the topics, covered at the course. Aids permitted: Students can bring Basic and Additional Course Literature.
Teamwork project with presentation
Teamwork project is a condition for positive grade at the course. The teamwork project comprises 30% of the final note, thereof: 10% content of the written project; 10% structure, style and references used; and 10% presentation of the teamwork in class.
At written part the most important thing for students is to present the rationale for choosing a specific CEE country and convince readers and audience why their business will be a success (doing a business of their choice in/with the selected CEE country, e.g. establishing a spin-off or a subsidiary, import/export business), taking into consideration different issues the country faces (the one presented at course as well as other, country and business specific issues). At the presentation, the most important is to provide an effective and well-constructed presentation that engages the listeners into a constructive debate, therefore all presenters are advised to provide at least 3 questions from their project for the audience you would like to open.
Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations
Note range:
- Positive evaluation: 55 - 100 points;
- 55 - 60 (6)
- 61 - 70 (7)
- 71 - 80 (8)
- 81 - 90 (9)
- 91 - 100 (10)
Grading scheme
Grade / Grade grading schemePosition in the curriculum
- Master's degree programme Applied Business Administration
(SKZ: 918, Version: 12W.4)
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Subject: Freie Wahlfächer
(Optional subject)
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Freie Wahlfächer (
0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
- 604.725 Challenges of the CEE in the EU (2.0h VC / 4.0 ECTS)
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Freie Wahlfächer (
0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Freie Wahlfächer
(Optional subject)
- Master's degree programme International Management
(SKZ: 908, Version: 16W.1)
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Subject: Options
(Optional subject)
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Freie Wahlfächer (
0.0h XX / 9.0 ECTS)
- 604.725 Challenges of the CEE in the EU (2.0h VC / 4.0 ECTS)
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Freie Wahlfächer (
0.0h XX / 9.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Options
(Optional subject)
- Master's degree programme Media and Convergence Management
(SKZ: 150, Version: 13W.2)
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Subject: Options
(Optional subject)
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Options (
0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
- 604.725 Challenges of the CEE in the EU (2.0h VC / 4.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 3., 4. Semester empfohlen
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Options (
0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Options
(Optional subject)