Search result: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2019

Number	Title	Type	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
Doctoral Department of Management, Technology, and Economics More Information at: https://www.ethz.ch/en/doctorate.html
Doctoral Studies in Management
364-1013-02L	Perspectives on Organizational Knowledge	W	1 credit	1G	Z. Erden Özkol
Abstract	This module aims to introduce major theoretical perspectives on organizational knowledge and to improve the competence of doctoral students to publish in relevant research areas. How knowledge is conceptualized and what aspects of knowledge are being studied depends on the epistemological and ontological assumptions accepted by researchers.
Learning objective	This module aims: · to provide a basic understanding of key theoretical perspectives on organizational knowledge. · to provide insights on the research questions, methods, findings and implications of the selected papers. · to build skills in critically analyzing the literature. · to identify future directions in the area.
Content	Given its prominence in the history of organization science, an impressive variety of theories have evolved that deals with organizational epistemology, the way of knowing in the organization (e.g., Brown & Duguid, 1991; Grant, 1996; Kogut & Zander, 1992; Lave & Wenger, 1991; Nonaka, 1994; Spender, 1996; Tsoukas, 1996; von Krogh et al., 1994). In this module, students will learn about various seminal contributions in the area of organizational knowledge and make connections between theory and empirical research, and identify the ongoing trends and future research directions. Session 1: Knowledge based view of the firm. Session 2: Knowledge sharing and transfer Session 3: Social practice view on knowledge and knowing
Literature	Remark: The list might change. Students will be informed about the changes before the first session. - von Krogh G, Roos J, Slocum K. 1994. An essay on corporate epistemology. Strategic Management Journal, Summer Special Issue 15: 53-71. - Nonaka, I., 1994. A dynamic theory of organizational knowledge creation. Organization Science 5: 14-37. - Kogut, B., Zander, U., 1992. Knowledge of the firm, combinative capacities and the replication of technology. Organization Science 3: 383-397. - Grant, R. M. 1996. Toward a knowledge-based theory of the firm. Strategic Management Journal, 17: 109-122. - Spender, J.-C. 1996. Making knowledge the basis of a dynamic theory of the firm. Strategic Management Journal, 17: 45-62. - Szulanski, G. 1996. Exploring internal stickiness: Impediments to the transfer of best practice within the firm. Strategic Management Journal, 17: 27-43. - Osterloh, M. and B. Frey, 2000. Motivation, Knowledge Transfer and Organizational Forms, Organization Science, 11: 538-550. - Carlile, Paul Reuben. 2002. A pragmatic view of knowledge and boundaries: Boundary objects in new product development. Organization Science 13 442-455. - Hansen, M. T. 1999. The search-transfer problem: The role of weak ties in sharing knowledge across organization subunits. Admin. Sci. Quart. 44 82-111. - DeCarolis, D.M., D.L. Deeds. 1999. The impact of stocks and flows of organizational knowledge on firm performance: An empirical investigation of the biotechnology industry. Strategic Management Journal. 20(10) 953-968. - Brown JS, Duguid P. 2001. Knowledge and organization: a social practice perspective. Organization Science. 12: 198-213. - Cook SDN, Brown JS. 1999. Bridging epistemologies: the generative dance between organizational knowledge and organizational knowing. Organization Science. 10(4): 381-400. - Orlikowski, W. J. 2002. Knowing in practice: Enacting a collective capability in distributed organizing. Organization Science, 10: 249-273. - Nicolini, D. 2011. Practice As The Site Of Knowing: Insights From The Field Of Telemedicine. Organization Science. 22 (3): 602-620. - Ewenstein, B. & Whyte, J. 2009. Knowledge practices in design: The role of visual representations as 'epistemic objects'. Organization Studies, 30, 7-30.
Prerequisites / Notice	In each session, students will have three assignments: 1) prepare for in-depth discussion of all papers. The students are supposed to read in advance all the papers that will be presented in the sessions. 2) critically review and discuss the assigned papers. Assignments will be done after participants confirm their presence. 3) submit in advance a short critique of the assigned papers - max 2 pages.
364-1013-05L	Organizational Behavior Number of participants limited to 20.	W	1 credit	1S	J. L. Sparr
Abstract	Organizational behavior concerns the study of individual and group-level processes in organizations like creativity, motivation, and leadership. In this PhD course, an overview of major concepts and research insights in organizational behavior is provided. The participants are encouraged to discuss their own work situation as PhD students in relation to the OB insights covered in the course.
Learning objective	The objectives of the course are: • to provide an overview of OB research • to discuss major research streams in OB • to enable students to reflect their own work situation based on concepts used in OB.
364-1013-06L	Marketing Theory Does not take place this semester. Number of participants limited to 18.	W	2 credits	1G	F. von Wangenheim
Abstract	The course is taught Florian Wangenheim (ETHZ) It focuses on the theoretical foundations of marketing and marketing research.
Learning objective	The purpose of the course is to confront students with current theoretical thinking in marketing, and currently used theories for understanding and explaining buyer and customer behavior in reponse to marketing action.
Content	In the first class, current understanding of the marketing literature and marketing thought is discussed. In the following classes, various theories are discussed, particularly in light of their importance for marketing. Economic, pschological and sociological theory will be related to current marketing thought.
364-1105-00L	Bayesian Data Science	W	1 credit		S. Feuerriegel
Abstract	This course introduces to the Bayesian approach to statistical modeling and further covers on how to formulate and evaluate Bayesian models.
Learning objective	Students will gain the ability to - understand the difference between frequentist statistics and Bayesian approaches - formalize and implement Bayesian models in R/Stan. - evaluate estimated models.
Literature	Students are asked to prepare Chapters 2 and 3 of the following book prior to the first course data: Richard McElreath (2016). Statstical Rethinking: A Bayesian Course with Examples in R and Stan. CRC Press.
364-1110-00L	Foundations of Innovation Studies	W	3 credits	2G	S. Brusoni, D. Laureiro Martinez
Abstract	This course will introduce some of the major theoretical threads and controversies in the broad field of innovation. During the first part of the course, the emphasis will be on the evolution of innovation studies. The final part of the course will focus on one of the directions in which those studies have evolved: the field of managerial cognition.
Learning objective	Students will learn about various perspectives, examine different methodologies, explore some original empirical research, make connections between theory and empirical research, and practice reviewing and identifying insight in research. 1) Be able to display some knowledge on a few major theoretical streams in the area. 2) Be familiar with the methods, issues and current gaps in the area. 3) Have practiced skills in finding insight and reviewing the literature. 4) Have practiced skills in defining research problems and proposing empirical research in this area.
364-1104-00L	Advanced Studies in Entrepreneurship Does not take place this semester.	W	3 credits	2G	B. Clarysse
Abstract	This course aims to introduce students to important themes and conversations in entrepreneurship research.
Learning objective	At the end of the course, students will understand core conversations in the field of entrepreneurship research and are expected to be able to discuss how respective theories and concepts might relate to their own research interests in entrepreneurship or adjacent managerial fields.
Content	Session topics: 0. Introduction Session (1hr) 1. The Entrepreneurial Process: PSED, Discovery vs. Creation, Social Ontology 2. Behavioral Approaches to Entrepreneurship I: Traits & Motivations, Intentions & Passion 3. Behavioral Approaches to Entrepreneurship II: Entrepreneurial Cognitions, Opportunity Decision-making 4. Resource Mobilization I: Venture Capital — now and then 5. Resource Mobilization II: Crowd-funding, Community-approaches, Accelerators 6. Entrepreneurial Strategy I: Foundations of Entrepreneurial Strategy, Technology Commercialization Strategies 7: Entrepreneurial Strategy II: Strategic Entrepreneurial Action — Agency vs. Institutional Logics Further Details: http://www.entrepreneurship.ethz.ch/education/fall/advanced-readings.html
Lecture notes	All papers are accessible through the ETH Library or will be provided at the start of the course.
Literature	See Syllabus
Prerequisites / Notice	For each session, students will need to prepare for an in-depth discussion of all assigned papers. That means, students are supposed to read and critically review all the papers assigned for the session. A brief summary assessment of the session papers will need to be submitted in advance. Students will also take discussion leadership for selected papers. Discussant roles will be assigned in the introduction session.

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