OVERVIEW

Business Management Module: Management is a knowledge made of practical experience and theoretical knowledge. For this reason, the focus of this module is on knowing and knowing how to do. Management is much more than just good administration, though necessary. It is essentially the ability to organize and mobilize resources towards innovation goals.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The business management module aims to provide the basic concepts of the management of the enterprise and its collaborative relationships. Of the three parts in which the module is articulated, the first two (organization and decision making) represent the conceptual heart and are intimately linked to each other: in a managerial key, organizing and deciding are two sides of the same medal. The third is devoted to the management of interfaces in the value chain, in particular the relationships with suppliers and, in general, the supply chain and supply chain partners.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Business management module learning outcomes: 1) Understanding the key elements of organizational design, 2) Understanding how to structure effective decision making, 3) Understanding how to structure one of the most important organizational function (purchaising and supply chains) .

TEACHING METHODS

Frontal lessons / exercises /  plenary discussion of in-depth readings

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Introduction to the organization
Organization and Growth
The individual in the organization
The structure of the organization
Contingent factors
Business processes
Decision making
Organization and decision making processes for the Purchasing and Supply Chain function

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

La gestione dell'impresa: Organizzazione, processi decisionali, marketing, acquisti e supply chain di Gianluca Spina, Etas libri

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

SILVIA MASSA (President)

STEFANIA TESTA (President)

MARCO RABERTO

LESSONS

LESSONS START

In accordance with the Course decision.

Class schedule

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Written test at the end of each module; final written test

ASSESSMENT METHODS

On a 30/30 ranking scale

Exam schedule