Theoretical Foundations and Current Topics in Business Research

ECO9002

The purpose of the course is to introduce PhD students in business to (i) ongoing discussions over what theory (is not) in business research, including the relationship between theory-practice, (ii) theoretical foundations in the field of business research and (iii) current topics/phenomena within the field of business research which may challenge extant theory and/or identify opportunities for new theory development within the field. Examples of theories that will be discussed are transaction cost economics, resource-based theory, and institutional theory. Examples of current topics/phenomena are ecological economics and digitalization. Students need to write up a reflection note (about 2 pages) within two weeks after the seminar. The reflection note will be read and approved (pass/no pass).

Registation: nettskjema.no/a/402409.

Must fulfil the requirements for admission to the PhD program and English language requirements.

No tuition fees.

Lectures and discussions. Digital and/or physical (depending on number of students and their geographical dispersion).

Evaluation (survey) will be sent to PhD students after the seminar.

Mandatory lectures. Students need to attend lectures, participate in discussions during the seminar, and submit a reflection note. The reflection note will be assessed (pass/no pass). At least 80 % attendance.

Knowledge of writing essays. It is expected that students read assignments before each presentation.

Pensumlitteratur

Leganto

Språk

Engelsk

Studiepoeng

2.5

Studiested

Bodø

Ansvarlig fakultet

Handelshøgskolen

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