Analysis of Internationalization Strategies of German Electricity Companies

Niklas Nosek

Diplomová práce

sustainability through international expansion: a case study from the energy sector

Anotace:

The thesis analyzes internationalization strategies and processes that were used by major German electricity companies during their transition from purely national companies to some of the world's largest electricity corporations with operations in many different countries. The paper starts out by outlining theoretical elements that are available to companies in general and then provides an in-depth analysis of the internationalization that Germany's major Electricity companies went through after the liberalization of German and European electricity markets. Based on this, the thesis then identifies key internationalization patterns in the German electricity industry and, by taking into account future developments, provides factors that will influence further internationalization strategies in the segment.

Abstract:

The thesis analyzes internationalization strategies and processes that were used by major German electricity companies during their transition from purely national companies to some of the world's largest electricity corporations with operations in many different countries. The paper starts out by outlining theoretical elements that are available to companies in general and then provides an in-depth analysis of the internationalization that Germany's major Electricity companies went through after the liberalization of German and European electricity markets. Based on this, the thesis then identifies key internationalization patterns in the German electricity industry and, by taking into account future developments, provides factors that will influence further internationalization strategies in the segment.

Klíčová slova

Germany, Internationalization, Electricity

Keywords

Germany, Electricity, Internationalization

Jazyk práce: angličtina

Datum vytvoření / odevzdání či podání práce: 1. 1. 2011

Obhajoba závěrečné práce

• Obhajoba proběhla 20. 9. 2011
• Vedoucí: Martina L. Jaklová
• Oponent: Jiří Hnilica

Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze

Magisterský studijní program / obor:
Ekonomika a management / International Management