ORG520 Foundations and Frontiers of Management

Autumn 2025

Topics

Transaction cost theory

Firm advantage / Theory of the fiirm
Institutional theory of organizations

Resource based view/Knowledge based view

Corporate strategy

Digitalization, innovation, and competitive advantage

Implementation of strategic change

Leadership theory and research - an overview

Ethical decision-making and ethical leadership

Leadership in teams and organizations

Marketing strategy in consumer and b2b contexts
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- Understand and apply theories of strategy, organization and leadership (management).
- Understand the reciprocity of theories of strategy, organization and leadership as a key to success.
- Identify the research frontiers of management.
Skills:
- Critically analyze relevant problems in management.
General competence:
- Communicate and discuss research in a clear cut manner.
Teaching
The course has the following modules:
First module - Topics in business level and corporate level strategy
Second module - Digitalization, innovation, and competitive avantage
Third module - Theories of organizations and organizing
Fourth module - Leadership
Fifth module - Marketing strategy
A more detailed schedule will be presented during the introduction.
- Students are expected to prepare the course literature prior to the class.
- Students present at least one article in class.
- Students are expected to participate actively in class discussions.
If the Corona situation requires it, the course will be offered fully digital.
Restricted access

PhD candidates from NHH as well as PhD candidates from other institutions can take part in the course.
Assessment

Home exam. Three days, between 9am on the first day and 14 pm on the third day.
Grading Scale

A-F
Literature

Compendium of articles and book chapters.
The program with a complete list of readings will be available in due time prior to the seminar.
Permitted Support Material

Home exam, all available aids