structured problems solved under some time pressure
-has the ability to analyze existing theories, methods and interpretations in the field and work independently on practical and theoretical problems
General competence - the candidate
-can analyze and deal critically with various sources of information and use them to structure and formulate scholarly arguments
-can use relevant methods for research and scholarly development work in an independent manner
-can carry out an independent, limited research or development project under supervision and in accordance with applicable norms for research ethics
-can communicate extensive independent work and master language and terminology of the academic field
Teaching
As well as lectures, this course makes extensive use of case discussions and presentations.
The course makes use of a range of cases that have, for the most part, been developed especially for the course.
Students are assigned to groups each of which has the responsibility for presenting and leading the discussion of a particular case and develop a termpaper. Each group should comprise at least three different nationalities. The term-paper will relate theory derived from the course to challenges confronting a particular MNC. Although the paper will be theory driven, part of the exercise is to provide solutions that might be applied by the MNC.
Please note - for purely pedagogical and logistical reasons due to the special work modus in the course - no places for the course will be awarded after the first two lectures.
Required prerequisites
Good English verbal and writing skills.
Credit reduction due to overlap
Students who have taken INB422 International Strategy cannot get credit for INB400 Global Stategy and Management (from Spring 2018).
Requirements for course approval
In addition to regular attendance (an absence from three lectures will result in having to write an essay, and an absence of four lectures in being excluded from the course) all students must be involved in one case presentation and one term paper.
The course approval is valid only for the semester in which the student participated in the course.
Assessment
The final grade is calculated as follows:
Element i) Group term paper - 40%
Group size: 3-5 students, preferably from three different countries.
Element ii) Written School exam (3 hour) - 60 %
Both parts have to be taken in the same semester and it is not possible to retake the elements separately. In order to retake the course, students must obtain new course approval.
Grading Scale
Grading scale A - F.
Literature
Gooderham, Paul, Grogaard, Birgitte and Nordhaug, Odd (2013). International Management (Edward Elgar): available from Studia, Amazon etc.
"This book focuses on the challenges facing MNCs who are `playing away from home¿ in different institutional frameworks and complex cultural contexts. In each chapter the authors provide a clear exposition and critique of the current literature followed by a sophisticated case study that highlights the key challenges and dilemmas faced by MNCs in dynamic environments. Through a combination of solid theory and rich cases this book provides a fresh and important contribution to the discipline and will be invaluable for academics, postgraduate students and practitioners."
- Professor Pauline Stanton, Victoria University Melbourne, Australia
Overview
- ECTS Credits
- 7.5
- Teaching language
- Semester
Autumn and Spring. Not offered spring 2019.
Part of studies
Course responsible
Kirsten Foss, Department of Strategy and Management.Perth Glory coach Ian Ferguson is doing his best to keep his player group calm as large budget cuts start to take their toll on the A-League club.
With Glory owner Tony Sage intent on cutting costs for next season, a host of out-of-contract players have been offered diminished deals or are yet to be offered extensions.
Former Socceroos defender Chris Coyne claims a growing number of players aren't happy with the delay, and has urged Sage to address their issues as soon as possible.
Even Ferguson's future remains unclear despite guiding Perth to a historic home A-League final.
Ferguson hopes his own situation will be sorted soon after Saturday night's home clash with Melbourne Victory.
But for players such as Coyne, Steve Pantelidis, Andrezinho, Todd Howarth, Scott Neville and Steve McGarry, the situation might not be resolved for some weeks.
"Next month is D-Day for a lot of people, including myself," Ferguson said on Friday.
"It's tough, but you've got to get on with it.
"Some players will be able to handle this no problem and some won't.
"I'm trying to keep everybody calm.
"It's pretty difficult because there's been a lot of cuts along the line and we've got to make sure we can give each player that I'm trying to keep a reasonable offer.
"We need to sit down now after this game and hopefully try to sort that out.
"I'm obviously trying to do my best to speak to players and let them know but... there are some players who have not been spoken to."
After lifting Perth Glory to their best points tally in the A-League, Ferguson wants to sign a two or three-year extension.
But he knows a new deal is by no means a formality.
"If you get too confident or too cocky, you get hit in the head with a mallet somewhere along the line," Ferguson said.
"It's up to Tony whether he wants me to be here.
"I definitely want to be here.
"We've hit the top four when the expectations were top six, so I've got to be happy with that."
The Glory sit third on the table, but are still in danger of being leapfrogged by Wellington Phoenix, who are equal on points but have scored fewer goals than Perth this season.
Should Perth post a win on Saturday, Wellington would have to defeat Central Coast by a bigger margin to nab third spot.
The Glory will again be without Jacob Burns (ribs) and Liam Miller (hamstring), while defender Dean Heffernan is suspended.
Scott Neville and Andrezinho are also likely to miss the game through injury, placing further stress on a squad that lost the services of Mile Sterjovski and Adam Hughes last month.
The eighth-placed Victory can't make the finals, but are eager to atone for their 4-1 loss to Perth in January.Also, to be fair, Shining Armor was rather... bland-tastic in his first two-parter appearance. 

Vaguely recall a lot of Doughnut Steel jokes about the captain of the guard, that's so very handsome, and even Twilight considers great at shield spells. Marrying a never before seen alicorn Princess, too boot. Some real Mary Sue vibes looking only at *A Canterlot Wedding.*

They really redeemed him later on even with a lot of the most negative fans, though! Stuff like the wife-toss or the dork D&amp;D group stuff gave him (&amp; Cadance too) a lot more personality.Brunson is going to obliterate Leben.
Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by Priceinator, Dec 29, 2012.
He's too big. Too strong.
Leben will get quaked.
Leben looks fat and out of shape. hes winded after the first round. he has a punchers chance.
But Leben has bright red hair?!?
Certainly looking good for Brunson so far.
They're already gassed.
Yeah... clinically obese.
if obliterate means they both gas before the end of round 2 -- you are correct sir.
I love it when middleweights are gassed before half way. One probably has jitters and the other is fat.
i didn't mean it like that. i just think hes comming in a bit heavy. both of them are gased now.
Rogan is rediculous in this fight, every single punch leben eats or takedown he allows is all part of a plan apparently, even looking at the clock doesn't mean he is tired, it means he is timing his explosion.
If i wasn't watching the fight Rogan would have me convinced Leben is toying with this guy.
This goes to decision.
29-22 for Leben.
I want to see the oxycontin leben again.
That leben just plodded forward and knocked dummies out.

Wel at least you got the pick right.
 No clue how Brunson was able to run that far in the 3rd round. Dude ran like Kalib Starnes.
Not sure how he pulled that out of his ass..For all the self-righteous people out there who are rebuking President Clinton, you show may any politician in Washington, D.C., who hasn't lied or had an illicit sexual affair, and I'll show you someone who can walk on water.
What I find most distressing is the way Ken Starr has abused his power to get our country to this point, and the actions of the Republican leaders in the handling of the information in the report is outlandish.
Many newspapers and TV reporters have lacked in their credibility for fair and unbiased reporting. Fortunately, the majority of Americans see through this charade, based on the continuous high ratings for the president.
The many fine things the president has done for our country far outweigh his moral lapse.The page shows Hansard-specific information for Lord Lucas. For more general information about the Member, tap the Member box below to view their UK Parliament profile.
I can't tell between all that rambling what he's actually saying. None of this is brand-new information:

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