The lecture addresses advanced topics of

Organization Design & Organization Theory

• The processes of developing organizational structures for multinational firms with special focus on (1) the balance between differentiation and integration, (2) the balance between centralization and decentralization, (3) the balance between standardization and adaptation,
• The adaptation of organizations and their structures to the competitive environment, with special focus on international operating organizations and global markets,
• Typical examples and comparison of various organizational instruments (e.g. authority and control, specialization and coordination),
• Introduction to established international organizational structures and network structures.

Human Resource Management

• Introduction to Human Resource Management from a strategic andinternational perspective (incl. the typical challenges of internationalorganizations);
• Fundamentals of the human resource planning and recruitment in the globalenvironment;
• Discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of a diverse workforce(incl. international teams);
• Managing performance, compensation and benefits of international corporations;
• Analysis and design of work, employee development, separation & retention;
• Case studies addressing fundamental questions in human resource management and organizationdesign.