The teaching unit introduces students to the main theories and tools for understanding the structure and functioning of organizations.
The course aims at introducing students to the main issues of organizational design and behavior, providing theoretical frameworks and managerial references for organizational analysis and design actions in work environments.
At the end of the teaching unit, the student will be able to:
- Recognize the fundamental variables of organizational design and their respective actions in relation to environmental and contextual conditions, analyzing concrete cases presented during the lessons; - Recognize the fundamental variables of organizational behavior, the behaviors and results expected from the organization, and the main areas that influence them (at different levels: individual, group, organizational), applying this knowledge to proposed situations;
- Independently conduct an organizational analysis on case studies provided by the teacher; suggesting decisions and actions aimed at improving group and organizational performance, and individual well-being in work contexts, - Use the technical language of the discipline appropriately in the preparation of written assignments and in oral discussion;
- Acquire social skills through group work, actively participating in the proposed collaborative activities.
Basic knowledge of Business Economics (mandatory).
The teaching unit includes lectures and participatory activities (case analysis, exercises, simulations, incidents, role models). Attendance at classes is strongly recommended but not compulsory.
Students who have valid certification of physical or learning disabilities and who wish to discuss possible accommodations or other circumstances regarding lectures, coursework and exams, should speak both with the instructor and with Professor Elena Lagomarsino (elena.lagomarsino@unige.it), the Department’s disability liaison.
- G. Salvemini (a cura di), Organizzazione aziendale, Egea, 2017 - R.M. Burton, B. Obel, D.D. Håkonsson, M. Martinez, Organizational Design, Giappichelli, 2020 Additional teaching material (slides, articles, videos) will be made available on AulaWeb.
Ricevimento: Prof. Angelo Gasparre is available for student meetings after class or by appointment arranged via email.
Lessons start in the second semester. The updated schedule will be available on the UniGe website: https://easyacademy.unige.it
ORGANIZATION DESIGN AND BEHAVIOUR B
The exam is written. For attending students, the assessment includes midterm tests, individual and group activities, and a final written exam. Non-attending students will take a single final written exam.
The purpose of the assessment is to verify: - understanding theoretical knowledge and its application to organizational situations; - the ability to analyze organizational problems and propose solutions; - the ability to communicate clearly with appropriate technical language. The written test may include both closed-ended questions, which test knowledge of basic notions and require direct and concise answers, and open-ended questions, which require argumentation and practical examples.
Attending students may also be assessed on the basis of activities carried out during the course, such as intermediate written tests, short individual or group papers, or other documented contributions. In such cases, the final assessment takes into account both the results achieved in these activities and the written exam test.
Non-attending students take a written test structured on the same skills, with questions that require both theoretical exposition and application to examples or organizational situations.
The lecturer analyzed and considered the results of the teaching evaluation questionnaires relating to the previous academic year. For updates, supplementary materials, and any other information, students are invited to regularly check the Aulaweb course page.
