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The theory of international business: the role of economic models
This paper reviews the scope for economic modelling in international business studies. It argues for multi-level theory based on classic internalisation theory. It present a systems approach that encompasses both firm-level and industry-level analysis
Preclinical medical studentsâ usage of mobile devices in lectures, a cross sectional study on usage pattern and factors affecting usage
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The Academic Contract : From Simply a metaphor to Technology
The purpose of this chapter is to shed light on the ontological assumptions that underlie the idea of a contract in Academic Capitalism. Far from being âsimply a metaphorâ, there are now concrete examples of real contracts in Swedish universities, which we here designate âacademic contractsâ. In investigating the perceived function of academic contracts, we will try to answer this fundamental question: For which problem, in what conception, is signing a contract between a student and an academic teacher a solution? By analysing four existing academic contracts from Swedish universities through the lens of a very influential economic theory of the nature and function of contracts, New Institutional Economics (NIE), we will argue that the implementation of academic contracts is totally at odds with the Humboldtian tradition and the classic university. Our contention is that the introduction of academic contracts does not facilitate, but rather undermines, the academic teaching and learning process