The course of Economics, Management and Corporate Sustainability is part of the characterizing educational activities of the Master of Science in Environmental Humanities. The course aims to provide students with a basic knowledge about how firms are structured and managed. The course will emphasize the value of corporate sustainability as an innovative approach based on the capacity of firms to adopt strategic choices integrating social and environmental issues into business processes and stakeholder relationships. The course aims to provide both classical theories and modern approaches to corporate governance, strategic management, organization and business practices. At the end of the course, educational activities together with individual study would allow students to: 1) acquire knowledge about the directions, tools, and methods adopted by companies to make decisions with respect to both the external environment and their operational activities; 2) understand the role of management for the sustainable development of the firm; 3) evaluate models and tools of business management and identify conflicts and synergies between the economic and socio-environmental dimensions of firms' activities; 4) apply the acquired knowledge to analyze and interpret company dynamics along with specific problems, practices, and case studies.
Curriculum
teacher profile teaching materials
Alternative book: F. Fontana, M. Caroli, Economia e gestione delle imprese, McGraw-Hill, Milano, 2017 (quinta edizione).
Selected chapters and paragraphs will be indicated during the lessons.
Programme
The firm and its goals - The firm as a sustainable system - The relationship between the firm and the external environment - Stakeholders and the governance of relations - Social responsibility and business ethics - The strategic management of the sustainable firm - The analysis of the competitive environment - Resources, competencies and competitive advantage - Competitive strategies - Growth strategies - Collaboration strategies - Strategies for environmental and social sustainability - Business models, green and circular economy - Strategic plan and sustainability - Organizational design - The sustainable management of business functions - Marketing - Human resources management - Operations and logistics - Finance - The management of technology and innovation.Core Documentation
M. Caroli, Economia e gestione sostenibile delle imprese, McGraw-Hill, Milano, 2021 (prima edizione).Alternative book: F. Fontana, M. Caroli, Economia e gestione delle imprese, McGraw-Hill, Milano, 2017 (quinta edizione).
Selected chapters and paragraphs will be indicated during the lessons.
Reference Bibliography
Books for further study: Sciarelli, S., La gestione dell’impresa. Tra teoria e pratica aziendale, 2020, Wolters Kluwers Sciarelli, S., Sciarelli M., Il Governo etico d’impresa, 2018, Wolters Kluwers Additional materials will be provided during the course (slides, scientific articles, case studies, etc.)Type of delivery of the course
The course is organized in both traditional and distance learningAttendance
Although not mandatory, classroom attendance is highly recommended. teacher profile teaching materials
Alternative book: F. Fontana, M. Caroli, Economia e gestione delle imprese, McGraw-Hill, Milano, 2017 (quinta edizione).
Selected chapters and paragraphs will be indicated during the lessons.
Programme
The firm and its goals - The firm as a sustainable system - The relationship between the firm and the external environment - Stakeholders and the governance of relations - Social responsibility and business ethics - The strategic management of the sustainable firm - The analysis of the competitive environment - Resources, competencies and competitive advantage - Competitive strategies - Growth strategies - Collaboration strategies - Strategies for environmental and social sustainability - Business models, green and circular economy - Strategic plan and sustainability - Organizational design - The sustainable management of business functions - Marketing - Human resources management - Operations and logistics - Finance - The management of technology and innovation.Core Documentation
M. Caroli, Economia e gestione sostenibile delle imprese, McGraw-Hill, Milano, 2021 (prima edizione).Alternative book: F. Fontana, M. Caroli, Economia e gestione delle imprese, McGraw-Hill, Milano, 2017 (quinta edizione).
Selected chapters and paragraphs will be indicated during the lessons.
Reference Bibliography
Books for further study: Sciarelli, S., La gestione dell’impresa. Tra teoria e pratica aziendale, 2020, Wolters Kluwers Sciarelli, S., Sciarelli M., Il Governo etico d’impresa, 2018, Wolters Kluwers Additional materials will be provided during the course (slides, scientific articles, case studies, etc.)Type of delivery of the course
The course is organized in both traditional and distance learningAttendance
Although not mandatory, classroom attendance is highly recommended.