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
Phase Block Register from | to End cancellation
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