88203 - FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT (5 CFU)

Conoscenze e abilità da conseguire

The goal of this course is to provide students with a framework of the core concepts of firms’ management. By the end of the course students understand the main management problems, learn about strategic decision management, and are able to apply tools and techniques useful to support management's processes in the areas of marketing, finance, human resources, logistics and supply chain management.

Contenuti

A comprehensive study of the nature and scope traditional management, its philosophy and role in society, knowledge of models for analysis and control of the management function in a company or other organisation. The course covers basic concepts, often illustrated by examples from established, large companies.

• The internal and external environment (fundamentals)
• The functions of management in companies and organisations
• Planning
• Organizing
• Leading
• Controlling

Project Management (focusing on teamwork) : Real case

Testi/Bibliografia

Cases, articles and material will be handed out during the course.

An additional and electing reading list will provided upon request.

Metodi didattici

Lectures and discussion: Lectures will highlight elements of the readings, provide an organizing framework for the topic of the day, and cover new material. Oral participation during the lecture sessions andcase discussions will be very important. A substantial part of the benefit the student will derive from the class is a function of his/her willingness to expose his/her viewpoints and conclusions to the critical judgment of the class, as well as his/her ability to build upon and evaluate the judgments of his/her classmates.

Class participation: Active, meaningful contribution to class discussion largely determines the class participation grade for this course. The participation grade is not merely an attendance grade. Further, I have learnt from experience that cold calling really helps enhance learning outcomes for students. Therefore, I will cold call on you. If for some reason, you are not well prepared please feel free to tell me ahead of time on a case discussion day. You do not have to give me any reason for it. You can use this option once during the term on any case discussion day.

Quality is by far the most important criteria. The class participation grade is a grade that is built up through the student’s contribution of insightful comments. In fact, beyond a threshold level of participation, much higher weight is placed on the depth of ideas presented and their contribution towards gaining new insights in the class discussion. Linking of concepts presented in class to current business events is highly valued.

Guest speakers: Participation and quality of preparation for these meetings will count toward “class participation” grade.

Case preparation and analysis (Team Work): Cases will illustrate and expand the lectures, introduce new material, and allow for practice in management and leadership cases. These cases have been carefully selected to make a series of points. Some cases may not be particularly recent. This is because a case is a pedagogical device designed to make a point, and these cases have been proven to do so well. They are not intended to be a summary of current events in a particular industry or market.

“Bonus Track” (Optional):The best way I know to learn is by teaching! This “Bonus Track” is designed to do just that. In brief, the student will pick a topic that applies to the Management and Leadership domain, and is of special interest. He/She will then conduct some background research on it, and share his/her findings with the class conducting a real lecture. This will count as extra credits!

Modalità di verifica e valutazione dell'apprendimento

Evaluation of student performance in this course will be based on class participation, group project, teamwork presentations, and final oral test. Distribution of grades is based on the following percentages*:

• 10%: Class Participation
• 60%: Team Work (research, presentation and peer evaluation)
• 30%: Final Test
  

To all non-attending students: please contact me to know the requirements and assessment method to take your exam.

Please note that to be fair to all students, full credit will not be given to any deliverable submitted past the due date.

Strumenti a supporto della didattica

The course will be held using different types of multi-media resources: audio, video, infographics, text, and animation. These resources aim to build a method to help learners develop learning strategies.

Link ad altre eventuali informazioni

http://www.ems.unibo.it/en/programmes/course-unit-catalogue/course-unit/2018/434197

Orario di ricevimento

Consulta il sito web di Alessandra Raggi