Oded Shenkar - Teaching

MHR 827 (894G) NEW - The Globalization of Smaller Firms
This course is an integrative, capstone workshop combining case development with a consulting report, especially for International Business majors, but open to others who have taken BA 856. An interdisciplinary course with international business as the core, it will be grounded in theory with an in-depth investigation of a case study in real time. Student groups will be teamed with small to medium-size Ohio firms that are taking the first steps towards internationalization, undergoing changes in approach toward international markets, or facing an international crisis. Thus, students will be able to integrate and apply their skills while providing a valuable service to Ohio’s smaller firms, as well as build a pool of cases on the internationalization of smaller firms. Spring Quarter

MHR 833 The Rise of China and Its Global Business Implications
The course is intended to introduce students to the historical, economic, cultural, social and geopolitical circumstances of China’s rise, and, in particular, its global business repercussions. The focus is on the impact of China on world business, including, but not limited to, how companies can leverage the rise to sustain, defend and develop their advantage in a new global marketplace where China is a major participant. At the end of the course, students will be familiar with basic features of the Chinese business environment, the challenges faced by foreign companies in China, the strengths and weaknesses of Chinese firms as they enter global markets as well as the impact on the United States and other nations, their firms, customers and employees.

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MHR 925.02 Seminar in International Business and Organization Theory G 5

The course is set to introduce the doctoral student to the field of international business, its history, identity, domain and interface with other academic disciplines within (e.g., strategy, marketing, human resource management) and outside business administration (e.g., political science, area studies). We will cover major terms, constructs and theories, key patterns and major debates. We will emphasize theory, methodology, and application – both scholarly and real world – but most of all we will looking for novel ideas that should lead to scholarly contribution. Indeed, by the end of the course, you should gain not only mastery of the subject matter, but also develop knowledge creation capabilities and be able to identify, chart and eventually publish an original contribution. To do that, you need to develop critical thinking and analytical skills, show creativity, and learn the effective use of written / verbal communications.

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