Current Topics in Management and Economics

elective courses

The course introduces students to a selection of 3 current topics in management and economics.

Unit 1: Nearshoring and Outsourcing Strategies

This unit explores the complexities of nearshoring and outsourcing, covering key concepts and motivations driving these strategies. Students analyze the organizational dynamics between captive and outsourced models while examining Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) as a prime nearshoring destination. Through critical evaluation and case studies of Swiss companies in Poland, students gain insights into nearshoring's evolving impact on global business operations.

Unit 2: Authenticity in the Foodscape

Delving into the layers of authenticity in culinary experiences, this unit investigates conformity, reinterpretation, and connection within the foodscape. Students explore authenticity cues and their implications for consumers, organizations, and society, grappling with issues such as cultural appropriation and identity formation. By navigating these complexities, students develop a nuanced understanding of culinary representation and its broader societal implications.

Unit 3: Globalization of Emerging Markets

This module examines the rapid globalization of companies from emerging economies, highlighting their significance in the global economic landscape. Students analyze the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging markets, developing strategic insights for navigating globalization dynamics. By applying theoretical frameworks to real-world scenarios, students cultivate actionable perspectives for addressing the complexities of emerging market globalization.

Provided by lecturers

In terms of knowledge:

• Understands complex managerial and economic processes and phenomena and their impact on the functioning of organizations and the entire economy (K_W05).

In terms of skills:

• Can use a foreign language at the C1 level of the European Language Education System and specialized terminology in the field of international marketing (K_U04).

• Possesses the ability for self-learning, further skill development, and supporting others in this regard (K_U06).

In terms of competencies:

• Is ready to assess and critically approach complex situations and phenomena associated with the functioning of organizations, sectors, and the entire economy, including in a global context (K_K01).

• Is prepared to adhere to and promote professional ethical standards (K_K03).

Class participation: 25%

Exam (multiple choice questions): 75%