The objectives of the Business Management course are consistent with the general objectives of the Bachelor in Business Economics (CLEGA).
Specifically, the course aims to provide:
- Solid basic knowledge of the organizational structure and its management;
- Concrete skills necessary to support strategic and operational choices;
- Abilities to analyse, interpret and critically read sectorial and environmental dynamics;
- Methodological and analytical skills necessary to select and understand relevant information emerging from the business arena.
At the end of the Course students will know the key concepts for the interpretation of the company's behaviour; they will be able to understand the logic and fundamental tools of its functioning and identify suitable paths of action both at the level of the individual company division/business area and at the level of the overall company structure.
Specifically, the course aims to provide:
- Solid basic knowledge of the organizational structure and its management;
- Concrete skills necessary to support strategic and operational choices;
- Abilities to analyse, interpret and critically read sectorial and environmental dynamics;
- Methodological and analytical skills necessary to select and understand relevant information emerging from the business arena.
At the end of the Course students will know the key concepts for the interpretation of the company's behaviour; they will be able to understand the logic and fundamental tools of its functioning and identify suitable paths of action both at the level of the individual company division/business area and at the level of the overall company structure.
Curriculum
Canali
teacher profile teaching materials
Themes related to enterprises and entrepreneurial aims (The enterprise and its role; The enterprise and its environment )are studied in depth in the first module. Business strategies and business development paths (Business strategy management; Competitive strategies and market analysis models; business development strategies) are analyzed in the second module. In the third module business functions and business operations management, with reference in particular to management techniques and assessment techniques of business efficiency (Production; Finance; Marketing; Management techniques and applications) are studied in depth.
Additional compulsory didactic material will be published on the course web page of the “Dipartimento di Economia Aziendale” website.
Programme
The course analyzes the main characteristics of business management and it is divided into didactic modules.Themes related to enterprises and entrepreneurial aims (The enterprise and its role; The enterprise and its environment )are studied in depth in the first module. Business strategies and business development paths (Business strategy management; Competitive strategies and market analysis models; business development strategies) are analyzed in the second module. In the third module business functions and business operations management, with reference in particular to management techniques and assessment techniques of business efficiency (Production; Finance; Marketing; Management techniques and applications) are studied in depth.
Core Documentation
Sciarelli S., (2020) La gestione dell'impresa. Tra teoria e pratica aziendale, CEDAM;Additional compulsory didactic material will be published on the course web page of the “Dipartimento di Economia Aziendale” website.
Reference Bibliography
F. Fontana, M.G. Caroli (2017), Economia e gestione delle imprese, McGraw- Hill, 5a Edizione D. Baglieri, G.B.Dagnino, R. Faraci, Economia e Gestione delle Imprese, Isedi, Novara, 2013Type of delivery of the course
In addition to two hour face to face lessons three times a week for an overall number of 60 hours, teaching activities include practical exercises, talks delivered by external speakers (mainly managers coming from well-known business realities) and case-study discussions with the aim of outlining the concrete application of the concepts encountered to specific issues and scenarios of interest. The days dedicated to practical exercise activities will be communicated during the lessons. In relation to the pandemic face lessons will be held in accordance with the provisions of the University. Students are advised to regularly check alerts and activities on the moodle page.Attendance
The course attendance is strongly recommended but not mandatory.Type of evaluation
Written exam teacher profile teaching materials
1) Elements of business management - The concept of the enterprise system. The relationship between business, environment and market. The definition of corporate social responsibility.
2) The transactional and competitive environment. The functions of the company and the theories of entrepreneurial purposes.
3) The direction of the company - The process of leadership and organizational function. The business planning. The process of HR management and leadership. The directional control. The information system and the knowledge management.
4) The protagonists in the life of the enterprise: the theory of "stakeholder". The stakeholder theory. The decision-making power. The classification of stakeholders.
5) Business strategies (hints) - The strategic management. The competitive strategies.
6) Business development strategies. The dimensional development process. Overall strategy. One-Sector Development. Horizontal development. Vertical integration and transaction cost theory. Production diversification strategies. International expansion strategy
7) The operational management. - Operational management and marketing. The production management. Industrial logistics and procurement management. The management of finance. The innovation management. The HR management.
8) The production process. The production and sales cycle. The function of production (determination of the mix and the quantity of production according to market trends, logistics, plant design (size, technology and support services), production process. Mass production and economies of scale
9) The product innovation process. Stages of the innovative process. The range of innovations. Organizational models for innovation-Financing the innovative process. Innovation Time: Innovative (First Mover) or Imitator (Follower)
10) The programming and management control techniques (hints). - The techniques of programming and control. The techniques for the evaluation of the business efficiency.
Programme
The course is divided into the below detailed topics.1) Elements of business management - The concept of the enterprise system. The relationship between business, environment and market. The definition of corporate social responsibility.
2) The transactional and competitive environment. The functions of the company and the theories of entrepreneurial purposes.
3) The direction of the company - The process of leadership and organizational function. The business planning. The process of HR management and leadership. The directional control. The information system and the knowledge management.
4) The protagonists in the life of the enterprise: the theory of "stakeholder". The stakeholder theory. The decision-making power. The classification of stakeholders.
5) Business strategies (hints) - The strategic management. The competitive strategies.
6) Business development strategies. The dimensional development process. Overall strategy. One-Sector Development. Horizontal development. Vertical integration and transaction cost theory. Production diversification strategies. International expansion strategy
7) The operational management. - Operational management and marketing. The production management. Industrial logistics and procurement management. The management of finance. The innovation management. The HR management.
8) The production process. The production and sales cycle. The function of production (determination of the mix and the quantity of production according to market trends, logistics, plant design (size, technology and support services), production process. Mass production and economies of scale
9) The product innovation process. Stages of the innovative process. The range of innovations. Organizational models for innovation-Financing the innovative process. Innovation Time: Innovative (First Mover) or Imitator (Follower)
10) The programming and management control techniques (hints). - The techniques of programming and control. The techniques for the evaluation of the business efficiency.
Core Documentation
SCIARELLI S., La gestione dell'impresa. Tra teoria e pratica aziendale, Cedam (ult.ed.)Type of delivery of the course
The course consists mainly of lectures, discussion of business cases and exercises, but also includes external testimonials. Course attendance and active participation are strongly recommended.Type of evaluation
The module is assessed in written form. The test consists of closed-ended questions, open-ended questions and possible application exercises. Supplementary activities are planned during the module (e.g. seminars, project work, business games, etc.) which, if successfully completed, entitle the student to an additional mark to be added to the final mark of the oral examination.Canali
teacher profile teaching materials
Themes related to enterprises and entrepreneurial aims (The enterprise and its role; The enterprise and its environment )are studied in depth in the first module. Business strategies and business development paths (Business strategy management; Competitive strategies and market analysis models; business development strategies) are analyzed in the second module. In the third module business functions and business operations management, with reference in particular to management techniques and assessment techniques of business efficiency (Production; Finance; Marketing; Management techniques and applications) are studied in depth.
Additional compulsory didactic material will be published on the course web page of the “Dipartimento di Economia Aziendale” website.
Mutuazione: 21210116 ECONOMIA E GESTIONE DELLE IMPRESE in Economia e gestione aziendale L-18 A - L FAGGIONI FRANCESCA
Programme
The course analyzes the main characteristics of business management and it is divided into didactic modules.Themes related to enterprises and entrepreneurial aims (The enterprise and its role; The enterprise and its environment )are studied in depth in the first module. Business strategies and business development paths (Business strategy management; Competitive strategies and market analysis models; business development strategies) are analyzed in the second module. In the third module business functions and business operations management, with reference in particular to management techniques and assessment techniques of business efficiency (Production; Finance; Marketing; Management techniques and applications) are studied in depth.
Core Documentation
Sciarelli S., (2020) La gestione dell'impresa. Tra teoria e pratica aziendale, CEDAM;Additional compulsory didactic material will be published on the course web page of the “Dipartimento di Economia Aziendale” website.
Type of delivery of the course
In addition to two hour face to face lessons three times a week for an overall number of 60 hours, teaching activities include practical exercises, talks delivered by external speakers (mainly managers coming from well-known business realities) and case-study discussions with the aim of outlining the concrete application of the concepts encountered to specific issues and scenarios of interest. The days dedicated to practical exercise activities will be communicated during the lessons. In relation to the pandemic face lessons will be held in accordance with the provisions of the University. Students are advised to regularly check alerts and activities on the moodle page.Attendance
The course attendance is strongly recommended but not mandatory.Type of evaluation
Written exam teacher profile teaching materials
1) Elements of business management - The concept of the enterprise system. The relationship between business, environment and market. The definition of corporate social responsibility.
2) The transactional and competitive environment. The functions of the company and the theories of entrepreneurial purposes.
3) The direction of the company - The process of leadership and organizational function. The business planning. The process of HR management and leadership. The directional control. The information system and the knowledge management.
4) The protagonists in the life of the enterprise: the theory of "stakeholder". The stakeholder theory. The decision-making power. The classification of stakeholders.
5) Business strategies (hints) - The strategic management. The competitive strategies.
6) Business development strategies. The dimensional development process. Overall strategy. One-Sector Development. Horizontal development. Vertical integration and transaction cost theory. Production diversification strategies. International expansion strategy
7) The operational management. - Operational management and marketing. The production management. Industrial logistics and procurement management. The management of finance. The innovation management. The HR management.
8) The production process. The production and sales cycle. The function of production (determination of the mix and the quantity of production according to market trends, logistics, plant design (size, technology and support services), production process. Mass production and economies of scale
9) The product innovation process. Stages of the innovative process. The range of innovations. Organizational models for innovation-Financing the innovative process. Innovation Time: Innovative (First Mover) or Imitator (Follower)
10) The programming and management control techniques (hints). - The techniques of programming and control. The techniques for the evaluation of the business efficiency.
Mutuazione: 21210116 ECONOMIA E GESTIONE DELLE IMPRESE in Economia e gestione aziendale L-18 M - Z CILLO VALENTINA
Programme
The course is divided into the below detailed topics.1) Elements of business management - The concept of the enterprise system. The relationship between business, environment and market. The definition of corporate social responsibility.
2) The transactional and competitive environment. The functions of the company and the theories of entrepreneurial purposes.
3) The direction of the company - The process of leadership and organizational function. The business planning. The process of HR management and leadership. The directional control. The information system and the knowledge management.
4) The protagonists in the life of the enterprise: the theory of "stakeholder". The stakeholder theory. The decision-making power. The classification of stakeholders.
5) Business strategies (hints) - The strategic management. The competitive strategies.
6) Business development strategies. The dimensional development process. Overall strategy. One-Sector Development. Horizontal development. Vertical integration and transaction cost theory. Production diversification strategies. International expansion strategy
7) The operational management. - Operational management and marketing. The production management. Industrial logistics and procurement management. The management of finance. The innovation management. The HR management.
8) The production process. The production and sales cycle. The function of production (determination of the mix and the quantity of production according to market trends, logistics, plant design (size, technology and support services), production process. Mass production and economies of scale
9) The product innovation process. Stages of the innovative process. The range of innovations. Organizational models for innovation-Financing the innovative process. Innovation Time: Innovative (First Mover) or Imitator (Follower)
10) The programming and management control techniques (hints). - The techniques of programming and control. The techniques for the evaluation of the business efficiency.
Core Documentation
SCIARELLI S., La gestione dell'impresa. Tra teoria e pratica aziendale, Cedam (ult.ed.)Type of delivery of the course
The course consists mainly of lectures, discussion of business cases and exercises, but also includes external testimonials. Course attendance and active participation are strongly recommended.Type of evaluation
The module is assessed in written form. The test consists of closed-ended questions, open-ended questions and possible application exercises. Supplementary activities are planned during the module (e.g. seminars, project work, business games, etc.) which, if successfully completed, entitle the student to an additional mark to be added to the final mark of the oral examination.Canali
teacher profile teaching materials
Themes related to enterprises and entrepreneurial aims (The enterprise and its role; The enterprise and its environment )are studied in depth in the first module. Business strategies and business development paths (Business strategy management; Competitive strategies and market analysis models; business development strategies) are analyzed in the second module. In the third module business functions and business operations management, with reference in particular to management techniques and assessment techniques of business efficiency (Production; Finance; Marketing; Management techniques and applications) are studied in depth.
Additional compulsory didactic material will be published on the course web page of the “Dipartimento di Economia Aziendale” website.
Mutuazione: 21210116 ECONOMIA E GESTIONE DELLE IMPRESE in Economia e gestione aziendale L-18 A - L FAGGIONI FRANCESCA
Programme
The course analyzes the main characteristics of business management and it is divided into didactic modules.Themes related to enterprises and entrepreneurial aims (The enterprise and its role; The enterprise and its environment )are studied in depth in the first module. Business strategies and business development paths (Business strategy management; Competitive strategies and market analysis models; business development strategies) are analyzed in the second module. In the third module business functions and business operations management, with reference in particular to management techniques and assessment techniques of business efficiency (Production; Finance; Marketing; Management techniques and applications) are studied in depth.
Core Documentation
Sciarelli S., (2020) La gestione dell'impresa. Tra teoria e pratica aziendale, CEDAM;Additional compulsory didactic material will be published on the course web page of the “Dipartimento di Economia Aziendale” website.
Type of delivery of the course
In addition to two hour face to face lessons three times a week for an overall number of 60 hours, teaching activities include practical exercises, talks delivered by external speakers (mainly managers coming from well-known business realities) and case-study discussions with the aim of outlining the concrete application of the concepts encountered to specific issues and scenarios of interest. The days dedicated to practical exercise activities will be communicated during the lessons. In relation to the pandemic face lessons will be held in accordance with the provisions of the University. Students are advised to regularly check alerts and activities on the moodle page.Attendance
The course attendance is strongly recommended but not mandatory.Type of evaluation
Written exam teacher profile teaching materials
1) Elements of business management - The concept of the enterprise system. The relationship between business, environment and market. The definition of corporate social responsibility.
2) The transactional and competitive environment. The functions of the company and the theories of entrepreneurial purposes.
3) The direction of the company - The process of leadership and organizational function. The business planning. The process of HR management and leadership. The directional control. The information system and the knowledge management.
4) The protagonists in the life of the enterprise: the theory of "stakeholder". The stakeholder theory. The decision-making power. The classification of stakeholders.
5) Business strategies (hints) - The strategic management. The competitive strategies.
6) Business development strategies. The dimensional development process. Overall strategy. One-Sector Development. Horizontal development. Vertical integration and transaction cost theory. Production diversification strategies. International expansion strategy
7) The operational management. - Operational management and marketing. The production management. Industrial logistics and procurement management. The management of finance. The innovation management. The HR management.
8) The production process. The production and sales cycle. The function of production (determination of the mix and the quantity of production according to market trends, logistics, plant design (size, technology and support services), production process. Mass production and economies of scale
9) The product innovation process. Stages of the innovative process. The range of innovations. Organizational models for innovation-Financing the innovative process. Innovation Time: Innovative (First Mover) or Imitator (Follower)
10) The programming and management control techniques (hints). - The techniques of programming and control. The techniques for the evaluation of the business efficiency.
Mutuazione: 21210116 ECONOMIA E GESTIONE DELLE IMPRESE in Economia e gestione aziendale L-18 M - Z CILLO VALENTINA
Programme
The course is divided into the below detailed topics.1) Elements of business management - The concept of the enterprise system. The relationship between business, environment and market. The definition of corporate social responsibility.
2) The transactional and competitive environment. The functions of the company and the theories of entrepreneurial purposes.
3) The direction of the company - The process of leadership and organizational function. The business planning. The process of HR management and leadership. The directional control. The information system and the knowledge management.
4) The protagonists in the life of the enterprise: the theory of "stakeholder". The stakeholder theory. The decision-making power. The classification of stakeholders.
5) Business strategies (hints) - The strategic management. The competitive strategies.
6) Business development strategies. The dimensional development process. Overall strategy. One-Sector Development. Horizontal development. Vertical integration and transaction cost theory. Production diversification strategies. International expansion strategy
7) The operational management. - Operational management and marketing. The production management. Industrial logistics and procurement management. The management of finance. The innovation management. The HR management.
8) The production process. The production and sales cycle. The function of production (determination of the mix and the quantity of production according to market trends, logistics, plant design (size, technology and support services), production process. Mass production and economies of scale
9) The product innovation process. Stages of the innovative process. The range of innovations. Organizational models for innovation-Financing the innovative process. Innovation Time: Innovative (First Mover) or Imitator (Follower)
10) The programming and management control techniques (hints). - The techniques of programming and control. The techniques for the evaluation of the business efficiency.
Core Documentation
SCIARELLI S., La gestione dell'impresa. Tra teoria e pratica aziendale, Cedam (ult.ed.)Type of delivery of the course
The course consists mainly of lectures, discussion of business cases and exercises, but also includes external testimonials. Course attendance and active participation are strongly recommended.Type of evaluation
The module is assessed in written form. The test consists of closed-ended questions, open-ended questions and possible application exercises. Supplementary activities are planned during the module (e.g. seminars, project work, business games, etc.) which, if successfully completed, entitle the student to an additional mark to be added to the final mark of the oral examination.Canali
teacher profile teaching materials
Themes related to enterprises and entrepreneurial aims (The enterprise and its role; The enterprise and its environment )are studied in depth in the first module. Business strategies and business development paths (Business strategy management; Competitive strategies and market analysis models; business development strategies) are analyzed in the second module. In the third module business functions and business operations management, with reference in particular to management techniques and assessment techniques of business efficiency (Production; Finance; Marketing; Management techniques and applications) are studied in depth.
Additional compulsory didactic material will be published on the course web page of the “Dipartimento di Economia Aziendale” website.
Mutuazione: 21210116 ECONOMIA E GESTIONE DELLE IMPRESE in Economia e gestione aziendale L-18 A - L FAGGIONI FRANCESCA
Programme
The course analyzes the main characteristics of business management and it is divided into didactic modules.Themes related to enterprises and entrepreneurial aims (The enterprise and its role; The enterprise and its environment )are studied in depth in the first module. Business strategies and business development paths (Business strategy management; Competitive strategies and market analysis models; business development strategies) are analyzed in the second module. In the third module business functions and business operations management, with reference in particular to management techniques and assessment techniques of business efficiency (Production; Finance; Marketing; Management techniques and applications) are studied in depth.
Core Documentation
Sciarelli S., (2020) La gestione dell'impresa. Tra teoria e pratica aziendale, CEDAM;Additional compulsory didactic material will be published on the course web page of the “Dipartimento di Economia Aziendale” website.
Type of delivery of the course
In addition to two hour face to face lessons three times a week for an overall number of 60 hours, teaching activities include practical exercises, talks delivered by external speakers (mainly managers coming from well-known business realities) and case-study discussions with the aim of outlining the concrete application of the concepts encountered to specific issues and scenarios of interest. The days dedicated to practical exercise activities will be communicated during the lessons. In relation to the pandemic face lessons will be held in accordance with the provisions of the University. Students are advised to regularly check alerts and activities on the moodle page.Attendance
The course attendance is strongly recommended but not mandatory.Type of evaluation
Written exam teacher profile teaching materials
1) Elements of business management - The concept of the enterprise system. The relationship between business, environment and market. The definition of corporate social responsibility.
2) The transactional and competitive environment. The functions of the company and the theories of entrepreneurial purposes.
3) The direction of the company - The process of leadership and organizational function. The business planning. The process of HR management and leadership. The directional control. The information system and the knowledge management.
4) The protagonists in the life of the enterprise: the theory of "stakeholder". The stakeholder theory. The decision-making power. The classification of stakeholders.
5) Business strategies (hints) - The strategic management. The competitive strategies.
6) Business development strategies. The dimensional development process. Overall strategy. One-Sector Development. Horizontal development. Vertical integration and transaction cost theory. Production diversification strategies. International expansion strategy
7) The operational management. - Operational management and marketing. The production management. Industrial logistics and procurement management. The management of finance. The innovation management. The HR management.
8) The production process. The production and sales cycle. The function of production (determination of the mix and the quantity of production according to market trends, logistics, plant design (size, technology and support services), production process. Mass production and economies of scale
9) The product innovation process. Stages of the innovative process. The range of innovations. Organizational models for innovation-Financing the innovative process. Innovation Time: Innovative (First Mover) or Imitator (Follower)
10) The programming and management control techniques (hints). - The techniques of programming and control. The techniques for the evaluation of the business efficiency.
Mutuazione: 21210116 ECONOMIA E GESTIONE DELLE IMPRESE in Economia e gestione aziendale L-18 M - Z CILLO VALENTINA
Programme
The course is divided into the below detailed topics.1) Elements of business management - The concept of the enterprise system. The relationship between business, environment and market. The definition of corporate social responsibility.
2) The transactional and competitive environment. The functions of the company and the theories of entrepreneurial purposes.
3) The direction of the company - The process of leadership and organizational function. The business planning. The process of HR management and leadership. The directional control. The information system and the knowledge management.
4) The protagonists in the life of the enterprise: the theory of "stakeholder". The stakeholder theory. The decision-making power. The classification of stakeholders.
5) Business strategies (hints) - The strategic management. The competitive strategies.
6) Business development strategies. The dimensional development process. Overall strategy. One-Sector Development. Horizontal development. Vertical integration and transaction cost theory. Production diversification strategies. International expansion strategy
7) The operational management. - Operational management and marketing. The production management. Industrial logistics and procurement management. The management of finance. The innovation management. The HR management.
8) The production process. The production and sales cycle. The function of production (determination of the mix and the quantity of production according to market trends, logistics, plant design (size, technology and support services), production process. Mass production and economies of scale
9) The product innovation process. Stages of the innovative process. The range of innovations. Organizational models for innovation-Financing the innovative process. Innovation Time: Innovative (First Mover) or Imitator (Follower)
10) The programming and management control techniques (hints). - The techniques of programming and control. The techniques for the evaluation of the business efficiency.
Core Documentation
SCIARELLI S., La gestione dell'impresa. Tra teoria e pratica aziendale, Cedam (ult.ed.)Type of delivery of the course
The course consists mainly of lectures, discussion of business cases and exercises, but also includes external testimonials. Course attendance and active participation are strongly recommended.Type of evaluation
The module is assessed in written form. The test consists of closed-ended questions, open-ended questions and possible application exercises. Supplementary activities are planned during the module (e.g. seminars, project work, business games, etc.) which, if successfully completed, entitle the student to an additional mark to be added to the final mark of the oral examination.