42E00101 - CEMS Global Strategy, Lecture, 24.10.2022-30.11.2022
Kurssiasetusten perusteella kurssi on päättynyt 30.11.2022 Etsi kursseja: 42E00101
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Syllabus CEMS Global Strategy, fall 2022 (updated Oct 18) TiedostoPdf-tiedosto
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TOPICS:
- Introduction and practicalities
- Strategy fundamentals
- Introduction to the cases (case assignment)
READINGS:
None
ASSIGNMENT:
None
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TOPICS:
- Global business environment
- Disruptions in business environment
READINGS:
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ASSIGNMENT:
None
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TOPICS:
- Analyzing global business environment
- Political environment and risks
READINGS:
- Jones, G. and Giacomin, V. (2022). Deglobalization and Alternative Futures. Harvard Business Review. https://hbsp.harvard.edu/import/990222
- Kerr, W. (2016). Harnessing the Best of Globalization. MIT Sloan Management Review, vol. 58, No.1.
ASSIGNMENT:
Reflection paper due Sunday Oct 30 at 14:00 (see submission box below).
Summarize briefly, in your own view, the key lessons of the article, and, based on your own personal experience and/or expectations, reflect upon the value and applicability of those lessons. It is also valuable to demonstrate critical and analytical thinking by, for example, providing possible critique on the paper or applying the findings to a setting that is relevant for you.
Maximum 3 pages, font 11, line spacing 1,0.
Note! Reflection paper is written on ONE of the readings mentioned above but BOTH are expected to be read before the session.
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TOPICS:
- The big picture and strategy
- Case discussion
READINGS:
- Case: Vestas Wind Systems (see pdf below)
ASSIGNMENT:
None
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TOPICS:
- Innovation-driven global strategy
- Growing globally
READINGS:
- Rosa, B., Gugler, P., and Verbeke, A. (2020). Regional and global strategies of MNEs: Revisiting Rugman and Verbeke (2004). Journal of International Business Studies.
- Williamson, P., Guo, B., and Yin, E. (2021). When can Chinese competitors catch up? Market and capability ladders and their implications for multinationals. Business Horizons.
ASSIGNMENT:
Reflection paper due Sunday Nov 6 at 14:00 (see submission box below).
Summarize briefly, in your own view, the key lessons of the article, and, based on your own personal experience and/or expectations, reflect upon the value and applicability of those lessons. It is also valuable to demonstrate critical and analytical thinking by, for example, providing possible critique on the paper or applying the findings to a setting that is relevant for you.
Maximum 3 pages, font 11, line spacing 1,0.
Note! Reflection paper is written on ONE of the readings mentioned above but BOTH are expected to be read before the session.
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TOPICS:
- Agile strategy and analytics.
- CSR in global strategy
READINGS:
None
ASSIGNMENT:
None
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TOPICS:
- Partnerships, mergers & acquisitions
- Globalizing a brand
READINGS:
- Birkinshaw, J. et al. (2022): Adapting to Digital Disruption. Harvard Business Review. Spotlight series. https://hbsp.harvard.edu/import/989297
- Bamford, J., Baynham, G. and Ernst, D. (2020): Joint Ventures and Partnerships in a Downturn. Harvard Business Review
ASSIGNMENT:
Reflection paper due Tuesday Nov 15 at 14:00 (see submission box below).
Summarize briefly, in your own view, the key lessons of the article, and, based on your own personal experience and/or expectations, reflect upon the value and applicability of those lessons. It is also valuable to demonstrate critical and analytical thinking by, for example, providing possible critique on the paper or applying the findings to a setting that is relevant for you.
Maximum 3 pages, font 11, line spacing 1,0.
Note! Reflection paper is written on ONE of the readings mentioned above but BOTH are expected to be read before the session.
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TOPICS:
- Case presentations: KONE
READINGS:
None
ASSIGNMENT:
- Teams case reports to be submitted by Monday Nov 21, 10:00 (see submission box below)
- For the case assignment your team needs to create a PowerPoint presentation in which you report your analysis and suggestions.
- The number of slides is not limited but some 20 slides would typically be a sufficient volume.
- The final presentation of the case in class is max 20 minutes.
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TOPICS:
- Case presentations: Nokia & Bayer
READINGS:
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ASSIGNMENT:
- Team case report due on Monday Nov 21, 10:00. See submission box under Session 8 (Nov 21 2022) .
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TOPICS:
- Global opportunities from the Green Transition
- A look into the future
READINGS:
- Quackenbos, D., Ettenson, R., Roth, M., and Auh, S. (2016). Does Your Company Have What It Takes to Go Global? Harvard Business Review.
- Villena, V. & Gioia, D. (2020). A More Sustainable Supply Chain. Harvard Business Review.
ASSIGNMENT:
Reflection paper due Sunday Nov 27 at 14:00 (see submission box below).
Summarize briefly, in your own view, the key lessons of the article, and, based on your own personal experience and/or expectations, reflect upon the value and applicability of those lessons. It is also valuable to demonstrate critical and analytical thinking by, for example, providing possible critique on the paper or applying the findings to a setting that is relevant for you.
Maximum 3 pages, font 11, line spacing 1,0.
Note! Reflection paper is written on ONE of the readings mentioned above but BOTH are expected to be read before the session.