LEARNING OUTCOMES

The aim of the course is to provide students with the fundamentale theoretical - interpretative keys and the basic tools for analyzing organizational dynamics, human resources management and organizational behavior in maritime transport companies.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, students will be able to know the fundamentals of organizational design, the logic of personnel management. They will know the steps necessary to develop an organizational design and the phases and the main management tools and will be able to use them appropriately.

PREREQUISITES

No prerequistes are requested, excluding business fundamentals

TEACHING METHODS

The course is taught in Italian. Forein student are inveted to contact the instructor so to find appropriate references in order to focus the most relevant topics

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The course is organized into two parts. The first is focused on 

• Aims and methods of organizational analysis
• Design choice and organizational architectures
• Organizational culture and cultural diversity
• Organizational change

The second on

• Human resources management: issues, processes and tools
• People in organizations: job and role
• Organizational knowledge and internal communication
• Motivation and organizational performance
• Leadership and teamwork

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

No textbooks referring to the sectors covered by the course are available. Materials and suggested supports will then be delivered.