| Learning objectives |
To achieve the grade 12, students should meet the
following learning objectives with no or only minor mistakes or
errors: After having completed the course the students should be
able:
- to provide comprehensive knowledge about European Institutions,
European Integration and regulation
- to describe and discuss central problems of European
regulation
- to understand institutional diversity and Varieties of
Capitalism across Europe
- to reflect upon the institutional dynamics of public
regulations and corporate growth strategies in a governmental
regime perspective
- to understand the dynamic relationship between European
integration and corporate growth strategies in different business
system and in different industrial sectors
- to discuss challenges, competing approaches and evaluations of
the process of European Integration as well as the formation of the
EURO
- to write a clearly structured analysis (synopsis) of a
corporate case in relation to European Regulation, which meets the
standards of academic writing
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| Course prerequisites |
| GLOBE students only. |
| Examination |
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GLOBE Strategy
and Regulation in European Business:
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| Exam
ECTS |
7,5 |
| Examination form |
Oral exam based on written product
In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product
must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The
grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and
the individual oral performance. |
| Individual or group exam |
Individual oral exam based on written group
product |
| Number of people in the group |
3-5 |
| Size of written product |
Max. 15 pages |
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15 standard pages text (2.275 characters incl.
spaces)
+ title, list of content, reference list, appendix |
| Assignment type |
Synopsis |
| Duration |
Written product to be submitted on specified date and
time.
20 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade,
and informing plus explaining the grade |
| Grading scale |
7-step scale |
| Examiner(s) |
Internal examiner and external examiner |
| Exam period |
Autumn and Winter |
| Make-up exam/re-exam |
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Same as ordinary
exam
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Description of the exam
procedure
The oral examination is based on the synopsis, the course
literature and the students 'logbook' entries during
the course (see teaching
methods).
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| Course content and structure |
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This course provides the students with an in-depth understanding
of the dynamic relation between corporate strategy and public
regulation in Europe. It provides comprehensive knowledge about
European business regulation and the variety of business systems
that exist across Europe. The focus is the economic integration of
European markets in relation to changing corporate strategies and
the economic development. For this purpose, theories of economic
integration, corporate strategy and political economy are equally
important.
The course is organized into six topics:
- It begins with an introduction to Danish capitalism and how it
evolved over time. It serves as an example of the process of change
over time and how present institutions have emerged grounded in
decisions of the past. The focus is on the dynamic formation of
markets.
- The next topic will be the European Union and European economic
integration: European business, the evolution of European
integration and Europe´s institutional framework. A study trip to
Bruxelles is a crucial element in this period. The section will be
completed by broader discussion of the European political economy
and the challenges of today, including the EURO-crisis and exit
from the Union (Brexit).
- Not only the European Union, also national institutions shape
the background for economic activity. Europe is characterized by
distinct varieties of business systems and capitalisms. Four
categories will be discussed: Market capitalism, managed
capitalism, state capitalism and Eastern European capitalism.
- Business activities are regulated on a national as well as on a
European level. These regulations are not only limitations, because
business activity needs property rights and a legal system that
provides security for economic transactions and for investments.
Does need more “regulation”? How is Europe regulated and what are
the dimensions of regulation is the fourth topic of the
course.
- Business acts strategically. Corporate cases are used for a
discussion about the impact of European regulation, European
politics and global disruption including new market logics and
business models colluding with existing institutions. While
regulations usually restricts or channels particular activities, it
may also create space for entrepreneurial activity.
- We will use our insights from the course and discuss with
corporate representatives about challenges for companies in Europe,
global disruption and changing strategies of companies. The
discussion includes both corporate presentations and select student
group presentations of corporate cases and
challenges.
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| Teaching methods |
The course is based on a combination of lectures,
group work, panel discussions, and from time to time brief input
presentations from students.
The foundation for this course is that the learning process is
strengthened when the student takes responsibility for his or her
own learning.
Responsibility includes the preparation of texts and other
materials that may be used in class. Preparation does not mean only
reading or watching, rather understanding the text and answering
reading questions. Students groups are expected to meet 1h ahead of
the class.
In order to support the learning process students shall write a
weekly "logbook" entry. This task may include a summary
of theoretical ideas, a review of an article, a commentary on
European politics, or exercises in relation to the synopsis and the
oral exam. |
| Feedback during the teaching period |
Feedback will be given on the weekly brief
assignments; it will include peer-review from other students.
Feedback will be given during and after class as well as during
office hours (students need to approach the teacher) |
| Student workload |
| Classes |
42 hours |
| Preparation for class |
108 hours |
| Home assignments |
36 hours |
| Exam preparation |
10 hours |
| Examination |
0,5 hours |
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| Expected literature |
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The course uses a textbook. Students can buy it a the
Academic books (Solberg Plads):
Terrence R. Guay: The Budiness Environment of
Europe. Firms, Government, and Institutuitions, Cambridge:
Cambrudge University Press 2014.
Further readings and materials will be provided via CBS
learn (link to CBS library).
Suggested further reading for interested
students:
Neil Fligstein: Euroclash. The EU European Identity, and the
Future of Europe, Oxford: Oxford University Press 2008.
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