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ADMINISTRATION SCIENCE

CODE 61502
ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023
CREDITS
  • 9 cfu during the 2nd year of 11161 SCIENZE DELL'AMMINISTRAZIONE E DELLA POLITICA (L-16) - GENOVA
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    SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR SPS/04
    LANGUAGE Italian
    TEACHING LOCATION
  • GENOVA
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    SEMESTER 2° Semester
    TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB

    OVERVIEW

    The first and second modules of the course offer an analysis of the theoretical, epistemological and methodological foundations for the study of administrations, with particular reference to those operating within the public sphere. The lessons are designed as a critical reading of the fundamental contribution of Herbert Simon "The Administrative Behaviour". The central themes of this essay will be investigated and related to the subsequent evolution of organizational thought such as the relation between ‘structure’ and ‘environment’, the different types of structure and their behavioural and performance implications. The third module – compulsory for SAP students only – focuses on the performances of complex organizations, with a particular focus on the organizational strategies aimed at improving reliability.

    AIMS AND CONTENT

    LEARNING OUTCOMES

    The course prepares students to recognize different organizational models and the parameters through which they are designed. Secondly, the lessons will focus on the main mechanisms through which it is possible to interpret the functioning of an organization, such as power, communication, learning and identification mechanisms. Finally, the course reflects on complex organizations, in particular public administrations, and management and policy strategies for improving their performances.

    AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

    At the end of the course the students are expected to have acquired:

    1. The ability to understand critically a classic of the social sciences.
    2. Awareness of the main determinants of the functioning of complex organizations.
    3. Awareness of the mechanisms related to organizational stability and change.
    4. The basic concepts which are useful for evaluating the performance of organizations and policy programs.

     

    PREREQUISITES

    Basic knowledge of microeconomics, sociology and political science.

    Interest for social, political and economic affairs.

    TEACHING METHODS

    The course will be based mainly on lectures. The active participation of the students will however be encouraged.

    Lessons will be held IN PERSON, in case of necessity the course could be held on the TEAMS platform at the following code: mprw3ry

     

    SYLLABUS/CONTENT

    The course is organised into four Didactic Units (UD):

    UD1 – Introduction to organization sciences

    UD2 – Simon’s Administrative behaviour

    UD3 – Organizational structures

    UD4 – Myopia and reliability in complex organizations [III Module]

    RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

    Attending students.

    All:

    Simon H. (2001), Il comportamento amministrativo, il Mulino, Bologna. [professor will share his copy]

    Only students enrolled in SAP curriculum (9 cfu):

    Catino, M. (2009). Miopia organizzativa: Problemi di razionalità e previsione nelle organizzazioni, il Mulino, Bologna [Testo disponibile ON LINE nel catalogo del Sistema Bibliotecario di Ateneo]

     

    Non attending students.

    Lippi A. (2022) Modelli di amministrazioni pubbliche, il Mulino, Bologna.

    TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

    Exam Board

    MARCO DI GIULIO (President)

    GIAMPIERO CAMA

    FRANCESCO BARALDI (President Substitute)

    EDOARDO CORRADI (Substitute)

    MARA MORINI (Substitute)

    MARGHERITA SALVIA (Substitute)

    MATTIA SGUAZZINI (Substitute)

    LESSONS

    LESSONS START

    13 February 2023

    Class schedule

    All class schedules are posted on the EasyAcademy portal.

    EXAMS

    EXAM DESCRIPTION

    Attending students will take the written exam that will take place IN PERSON at the first and second call ONLY. Subsequently, any student will be considered "non attending".

    Non-attending students will take the oral exam to ascertain knowledge of the contents of the texbook indicated.

    Exam schedule

    Date Time Location Type Notes
    13/12/2022 15:00 GENOVA Orale
    10/01/2023 15:00 GENOVA Orale
    07/02/2023 15:00 GENOVA Orale
    23/05/2023 15:00 GENOVA Orale
    20/06/2023 15:00 GENOVA Orale
    11/07/2023 15:00 GENOVA Orale
    12/09/2023 15:00 GENOVA Orale

    FURTHER INFORMATION

    Students with DSA certification or other special educational needs are kindly requested to contact Prof. Aristide Canepa (aristide.canepa@unige.it) and teacher of this course in order to agree specific teaching and exam methods, if necessary.