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Diese Modulbeschreibung gilt nicht im aktuellen Semester.

Die Modulbeschreibung gilt nur für den Zeitraum SoSe 2022 - SoSe 2022.

Module / Version:
#70427 / #1

Validity:
SoSe 2022 - SoSe 2022

Default display language:
English

Module title:
Advanced Research Seminar - Gender & Innovation

Credits:
6

Responsible person:
Baumann, Heide

Grading:
benotet

Type of exam:
Portfolioprüfung

Zugehörigkeit

Faculty:
Fakultät VII

Institute:
Institut für Technologie und Management

Area of expertise:
37331200 FG Technologie- und Innovationsmanagement

Prüfungsausschuss:
Betriebswirtschaftslehre

Kontakt

Office:
H 71

Contact person:
Baumann, Heide

E-mail address:
h.baumann@tu-berlin.de

Website:

https://www.tu.berlin/tim/

Learning Outcomes

• Ability to synthesize conceptual approaches on a pre-defined topic at the intersection of gender, innovation and digitalisation and prepare for presentation and debate • Gaining competences in performing a thorough literature search and analysis and identifying relevant scientific papers for understanding and developing this specific research subject • Ability to generate and discuss new research perspectives based on a systematic analysis of published previous research on gender and innovation • Develop arguments and solutions based on group discussion and debate • Overall, deepening the knowledge about the relevant body of literature on gender and innovation and building upon it. • Understand the management implications for innovation management, including challenges and opportunities for recognising the issue of gender in innovation.

Content

The seminar aims at introducing students to an overall understanding of gender and innovation and to build upon the existing research in this space. Innovation crosses gender in at least two ways: first, in how people understand who is acknowledged as an innovator and second, in what is understood as innovation. However, innovation research is largely gender blind, which means people in innovation are invisible. Still, the dominating image of innovation and innovators builds on stereotypical notions of gender, promoting men and certain forms of masculinity as the norm. At the same time, the business case for gender diversity argues that women lead differently and more effectively than men. In particular, female representation has been linked to higher creativity and innovation. There is a view that women bring a different and complementary range of experience and angles, and that digital innovation offers exciting opportunities for gender equality. But on the flipside, a range of concerns exist when it comes to gender and digital disruption: technology innovation might amplify and perpetuate gender stereotypes and augment gender segregation. Such discourses can maintain, challenge or reverse gender inequalities in business. Gendered meanings about people in the innovation process are rhetorically created and reinforced. This research seminar takes participants on a reflective journey about some of the big narratives and questions at the intersection of gender at work, innovation, and digitalisation, such as: • What is the evidence-base for gender-stereotypical sex difference claims in ability and preference? • Does the problem of and the solution to gender inequality stem from women’s personal choices, their attitudes and (poor) self-confidence, or their different understanding of power? • Is erotic capital something women can use to their advantage at work and in the innovation process? • Do quotas help or hinder? • Does the business case for women stack up - and do women really foster innovation? • Are notions of female innovation advantage or “feminine innovations” helpful in creating a more level playing field? • Is digital disruption going to be the great divider or equalizer? • What is the impact of contemporary discourses on women’s lived realities and imagined futures? The course will draw on multidisciplinary theoretical streams and disciplines (e.g. from psychology, biology, sociology, philosophy and economics), exploring extant scholarly and popular (science).

Module Components

Pflichtgruppe:

All Courses are mandatory.

Course Name	Type	Number	Cycle	Language	SWS	VZ
Advanced Research Seminar - Gender & Innovation	SEM		SoSe	English	4

Workload and Credit Points

Advanced Research Seminar - Gender & Innovation (SEM):

Workload description	Multiplier	Hours	Total
Attendance	15.0	4.0h	60.0h
Pre/post processing	15.0	8.0h	120.0h
			180.0h(~6 LP)

The Workload of the module sums up to 180.0 Hours. Therefore the module contains 6 Credits.

Description of Teaching and Learning Methods

We discuss significant topics at the intersection of gender, innovation and digitalisation, based on a systematic literature work. Class discussion, individual work, presentations, formal peer review and feedback will characterize the seminar.

Requirements for participation and examination

Desirable prerequisites for participation in the courses:

In-depth knowledge of innovation management (e.g. module "Innovation Managment - Corporate Innovation" #70149 or "Innovation Management - Process and Actors" #70233) Bachelor thesis passed.

Mandatory requirements for the module test application:

This module has no requirements.

Module completion

Grading

graded

Type of exam

Portfolio examination

Type of portfolio examination

100 Punkte insgesamt

Language

English

Test elements

Name	Points	Categorie	Duration/Extent
Essay	50	written	30 pp
Presentation 1	25	oral	15min
Presentation 2	25	oral	15min

Grading scale

Notenschlüssel »Notenschlüssel 4: Fak I, Fak VII«

Gesamtpunktzahl	1.0	1.3	1.7	2.0	2.3	2.7	3.0	3.3	3.7	4.0
100.0pt	90.0pt	85.0pt	80.0pt	76.0pt	72.0pt	67.0pt	63.0pt	59.0pt	54.0pt	50.0pt

Test description (Module completion)

The portfolio examination consists of the following elements, adding up to a maximum of 100 credits. The grading follows the joint conversion key of the School of Economics and Management (decision of the school's council dated May 28, 2014 - FKR VII-4/8- 28.05.2014). Test elements: Presentation 1- 15min - 25 Punkte Presentation 2 - 15min - 25 Punkte Essay - 50 Punkte

Duration of the Module

The following number of semesters is estimated for taking and completing the module:
1 Semester.

This module may be commenced in the following semesters:
Sommersemester.

Maximum Number of Participants

The maximum capacity of students is 20.

Registration Procedures

Registration via ISIS: https://isis.tu-berlin.de/course/view.php?id=28540

Recommended literature
No recommended literature given

Assigned Degree Programs

Semester:

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This module is used in the following Degree Programs (new System):

	Studiengang / StuPO	StuPOs	Verwendungen	Erste Verwendung	Letzte Verwendung
This module is not used in any degree program.

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Advanced Research Seminar - Gender & Innovation