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03-SEP-1103 Strategies for the Development of Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises
Module details
Module Owner:
Prof. Dr. Utz Dornberger
Duration:
1
Number of electives:
0
Credits:
10,0
Start Semester:
winter semester 2019/20
Aims
:
? The introduction to the international discussion about new concepts related to the promotion of SMEs
? The introduction to concept of global value chains and its potential for integration and upgrading into this chains for SMEs
? The introduction to the innovation theory and the related concepts of innovation and technology promotion
? The introduction to the concept of “social capital” and interpretation of its meaning for the establishment of networks, capacity of innovation and changes for growth of SMEs
? The reflection on the present development strategies regarding small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries
Content
:
This module discusses in depth the new concepts for the promotion of small and medium sized enterprises, with focus on
? Innovation and Technology Promotion
? Social Capital
? Value Chain Analysis
? Internationalisation
? Local Economic Development
Bibliographical reference
:
Sundbo, J. (2001): The strategic management of innovation. A sociological and economic theory. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd.
Simon, H. (2011): The Hidden Champions of the Twenty-First Century. Success Strategies of Unknown World Market Leaders. New York: Springer Publishing New York Inc.
Field, J. (2008) Social Capital (Key Ideas): 2nd Edition. Routledge.
Kadushin, C. (2011): Understanding Social Networks. Theories, concepts and findings. Oxford: Oxford University Press Inc.
Meine, P. and J. Trienekens (2012): Global Value Chains - Linking Local Producers from Developing Countries to International Markets. Amsterdam: EADI - Amsterdam University Press.
Sturgeon, T. and M. Kawakami (2011): The Dynamics of Local Learning in Global Value Chains: Experiences from East Asia. Houndmills: Plagrave McMilan.
Registration periods
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Block
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Einschreibung
Vorlesungszeit
02.10.2019 12:00 | 30.10.2019 17:00
11.01.2020 23:59
Courses
Number
Name
Mandatory
Semester
Credits
03-SEP-1103.SE01
Strategien der Entwicklung von Klein- und Mittelunternehmen
Yes
0,0
03-SEP-1103.SE01
Seminar Series: Strategies for the Development of SMEs
winter semester 2019/20
03-SEP-1103.ÜB01
Lokale Wirtschaftsentwicklung
Yes
0,0
03-SEP-1103.ÜB01
Workshop: Local Economic Development
winter semester 2019/20
Requirements
Course/Final module requirements
Requirements
Compulsory pass
Weighting
Final module requirements
essay
Yes
1
Final module exams
Exam
Date
Instructors
Compulsory pass
1 essay
Time tbd
Prof. Dr. Utz Dornberger
Yes
Module Owner
Prof. Dr. Utz Dornberger
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