37451 - Business Management Workshop T

Academic Year 2021/2022

  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Engineering Management (cod. 0925)

Learning outcomes

To apply managerial knowledge to a simulation of the business reality in order to simulate some organizational situations, acquire greater decision-making skills and apply the concepts of integration and coordination.

Course contents

The course contents consist of the management processes of a company, through a simulation software. All company functions are managed in an active way, leading the participants [1] to work in groups, [2] to make decisions under pressure, [3] to read and cope with competitive dynamics.

Readings/Bibliography

It is required to read the simulation software guide, which will be provided during the first lesson.

Teaching methods

The business game is based in group work (data analysis and decision making, remotely) and periodic discussion with the teacher (feedback and explanations, in the classroom).

Assessment methods

The effectiveness of the work is measured by the economic results and ranking achieved within the simulation platform.

Each group is required to compile periodic reports on the assessments and choices made.

Attendance is mandatory.

Teaching tools

As a support, software and spreadsheets are provided in cloud.

Office hours

See the website of Nicola Tomesani

SDGs

Quality education Industry, innovation and infrastructure

This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.