Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English

Prerequisites

PhD candidates. Applicants with relevant scientific background can be considered if the resources are available.

Recommended previous knowledge

Students who have not had master level courses in management are expected to develop knowledge in this area based on individual reading.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
  • Understand what is meant by theory and conceptual framework, and how to apply theory in management research.
  • Develop a basic knowledge and understanding of frequently used theories within management research, including the differences and similarities of the theories.
  • Be able to relate theories to research problems within international management

Contents

This course examines the most relevant theories to the study of international management. The objective is to develop a basis for understanding and analysing different research problems within international management.

 

Topics:

  • Theory, theoretical framework and conceptual framework
  • Resource dependence theory
  • Agency theory
  • Transaction cost theory
  • Relational contracting theory
  • Resource-based theory
  • Summarizing and integrating

Teaching and learning methods

A combination of lectures and student discussions as well as presentations by the students.

 

Seminar participation: 30 hours
Reading articles: 30 hours
Preparing presentations: 10 hours
Writing a paper: 50 hours
Preparing and presenting the paper: 10 hours

Examination requirements

Students will present a research problem based on the topics above.

Examinations

Course paper. Pass/Fail - where Pass must be equivalent to the letter grade B or better.
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