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Russian and European Business Context

2019/2020
Academic Year
ENG
Instruction in English
6
ECTS credits
Course type:
Compulsory course
When:
1 year, 2-4 module

Instructor

Course Syllabus

Abstract

The course goal is to study main issues of doing business in Russia and to make students understand Russian business reality not only with theoretical, but also with practical knowledge. The course contains of the topics covering cultural, economic and political issues in Russia.
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

  • The course goal is to study main issues of doing business in Russia and to make students understand Russian business reality not only with theoretical, but also with practical knowledge. The course contains of the topics covering cultural, economic and political issues in Russia.
Expected Learning Outcomes

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • identify main historical aspects of Russian business
  • know the algorithm of forming a legal entity in Russia, the main regulations
  • identify the main difficulties of doing business in Russia and give recommendations for overcoming them
  • compare and contrast Russian business culture with other world business cultures
  • Knowledge of Austrian economic and governance structures. Analytical and comparative understanding within the international context. Awareness of practical and theoretical frameworks for business and governance structures.
  • knowledge of the practical applications of Social Partnerships in Austrian and in an international context
  • improved knowledge of Upper Austrian Business environments, specialized knowledge in specific business related topic and areas
  • knowledge of improved academic writing, ability to develop literature based scientific work, critical analysis of sources
  • Structured analysis of comprehensive topics, improvement of presentation skills and flexibility in terms of reaction to question and answer situations.
Course Contents

Course Contents

  • The structure of Russian Economy
  • The legal issues of Russian Economy
  • The difficulties of doing business in Russia
  • The cultural differences in Russian business
  • Theoretical Input Austrian Business Context
  • Social Partnership Day
  • Biz Upper Austria
  • Academic Writing (Some Aspects)
  • Presentation and Discussion on Austrian Business Context
Assessment Elements

Assessment Elements

  • non-blocking Class participation 1
  • non-blocking Midterm test 1
  • non-blocking Final project 1
  • non-blocking Comparative group report 2
  • non-blocking Presentation 2
  • non-blocking Participation 2
  • non-blocking Final Exam (austria)
    grade received by the students at Johannes Kepler University (Austria) during their mobility
  • non-blocking Fanal Exam (Italy)
    grade received by the students at University of Bergamo (Italy) during their mobility period
Interim Assessment

Interim Assessment

  • Interim assessment (2 module)
    0.5 * Class participation 1 + 0.25 * Final project 1 + 0.25 * Midterm test 1
  • Interim assessment (3 module)
    0.6 * Comparative group report 2 + 0.15 * Participation 2 + 0.25 * Presentation 2
  • Interim assessment (4 module)
    0.5 * Fanal Exam (Italy) + 0.25 * Interim assessment (2 module) + 0.25 * Interim assessment (3 module)
Bibliography

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

  • Hough, J.F. The Logic of Economic Reform in Russia / Jerry F. Hough. - Brookings Institution Press, 2001. – 338 p. – ISBN 9780815737544. – ISBN 9780815798590

Recommended Additional Bibliography

  • Duvanova, D. Building Business in Post-Communist Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia: Collective Goods, Selective Incentives, and Predatory States / Dinissa Duvanova. – New York: Cambridge University Press, 2013. – 278 p. – ISBN 9781107030169. – ISBN 9781139612876