Syllabus
Updated A.Y. 2022-2023
Il corso di Fundamentals of Business Administration si propone come obiettivo principale quello di fornire una conoscenza di base di tutti gli elementi dell'amministrazione delle imprese.
Lo studente sarà in grado alla fine del corso di :
- Capire e comprendere i concetti di amministrazione delle imprese e le caratteristiche dei processi manageriale (strategie, pianificazioni ecc) le funzioni manageriali (marketing, funzione finanziaria, funzione risorse umane ecc).
- Comprendere qual è il ruolo di un'organizzazione nella società, le sue responsabilità e come creano valore.
- Essere in grado di applicare la propria conoscenza e trarre conclusioni originali, usando strumenti e tecniche manageriali.
- Utilizzare le proprie conoscenze per emettere giudizi validi sul costo-beneficio delle azioni manageriali.
- Ampliare le skill comunicative, usando un linguaggio appropriato durante la presentazione di problemi di natura manageriale.
- Ampliare la capacità di apprendimento come la gestione del tempo attraverso lo studio e le analisi di situazioni reali e casi studio
Programma
- Problemi economici, attività economiche e differenti tipi di organizzazione;
- Creazione del valore sostenibilità delle imprese, nel contesto nazionale e internazionale;
- struttura organizzativa;
- Strategie;
- Introduzione al cost accounting;
- Introduzione al financial accounting;
- Conflitti di interesse, corruzione e lobbying.
Metodi di Insegnamento
- Lezioni frontali del docente
- Slides proiettate durante il corso
- Note del professore sugli argomenti
- Discussioni in aula condotte dal docente
- Discussione sui lavori di gruppo
- Assignment su casi studio
Materiale didattico
- Slide disponibili on-line
- Articoli suggeriti dal docente
Testo suggerito:
Mike Smith - Fundamentals of Management - McGraw-Hill Education
letture obbligatorie: cap 1 (sez. 1.2 -1.3); cap 2 (sez. 2.1 - 2.2 -2.3); cap 4 (sez. 4.1 - 4.2 - 4.3); cap 5; cap 8 (sez. 8.1 - 8.2 - 8.3 - 8.4); cap 12 (sez 12.5); cap 14( sez. 14.4); cap 17 (sez 17.5); cap 20 (pp 500-502).
letture suggerite: restanti capitoli
Updated A.Y. 2022-2023
The purpose of the course is to provide a basic knowledge about the fundamentals of business, in particular students will:
- Familiarize with the language of business;
- Know and understand the concepts of the administration of a busi-ness, the characteristics of management processes (strategy and planning, organizational structure, human resource management, decision making, monitoring and reporting, etc..) and management functions (Marketing, Operations, Human Resource function, Finance and Accounting Function);
- Understand the organizations’ existence, what is their role in society, what are their responsibilities and how and for whom they create value;
- Know the differences between a small business (e.g. a small family firm) and a big business conducted by multinational corporations all around the world (e.g. Apple, Coca Cola, Facebook, Google);
- Be able to apply knowledge and to draw original conclusions (critical thinking), by using management tools and techniques and by making judg-ments about the cost-effectiveness of management;
- Improve their communication skills, using an appropriate language during the presentation of management issues;
- Enhance their learning ability as well as time management capacity, with the analysis of real situations and case studies;
- Give a complete framework for the other courses on business (e.g. management and organization; business strategies; financial accounting; business law; marketing).
Program
- Economic problem, economic activities and different types of organization;
- Value creation and sustainability in business and non-business entities, in national and global context;
- Organizational structure;
- Strategies;
- Introduction to management control;
- Introduction to financial accounting;
- Conflict of interests, corruption and lobbying.
There are four ways to learn in this course (HOW to learn):
1) Attend the lectures and study these teaching notes;
2) Watch/study the YouTube videos;
3) Read the Project Works discussed in previous years;
4) Complete the assignments.
Teaching methods
- Lecture by teacher
- Slides projected during the course
- Teaching notes
- Class discussion conducted by teacher
- Discussion groups project work
- Textbook and case studies assignments
Teaching materials
- Teaching notes of the course (available on-line)
- Slides projected during the course
- Suggested articles
Suggested book:
Mike Smith - Fundamentals of Management - McGraw-Hill Education
mandatory readings: cap 1 (sez. 1.2 -1.3); cap 2 (sez. 2.1 - 2.2 -2.3); cap 4 (sez. 4.1 - 4.2 - 4.3); cap 5; cap 8 (sez. 8.1 - 8.2 - 8.3 - 8.4); cap 12 (sez 12.5); cap 14( sez. 14.4); cap 17 (sez 17.5); cap 20 (pp 500-502).
suggested readings: other parts
Updated A.Y. 2021-2022
Il corso di Fundamentals of Business Administration si propone come obiettivo principale quello di fornire una conoscenza di base di tutti gli elementi dell'amministrazione delle imprese.
Lo studente sarà in grado alla fine del corso di :
- Capire e comprendere i concetti di amministrazione delle imprese e le caratteristiche dei processi manageriale (strategie, pianificazioni ecc) le funzioni manageriali (marketing, funzione finanziaria, funzione risorse umane ecc).
- Comprendere qual è il ruolo di un'organizzazione nella società, le sue responsabilità e come creano valore.
- Essere in grado di applicare la propria conoscenza e trarre conclusioni originali, usando strumenti e tecniche manageriali.
- Utilizzare le proprie conoscenze per emettere giudizi validi sul costo-beneficio delle azioni manageriali.
- Ampliare le skill comunicative, usando un linguaggio appropriato durante la presentazione di problemi di natura manageriale.
- Ampliare la capacità di apprendimento come la gestione del tempo attraverso lo studio e le analisi di situazioni reali e casi studio
Programma
- Problemi economici, attività economiche e differenti tipi di organizzazione;
- Creazione del valore sostenibilità delle imprese, nel contesto nazionale e internazionale;
- struttura organizzativa;
- Strategie;
- Introduzione al cost accounting;
- Introduzione al financial accounting;
- Conflitti di interesse, corruzione e lobbying.
Metodi di Insegnamento
- Lezioni frontali del docente
- Slides proiettate durante il corso
- Note del professore sugli argomenti
- Discussioni in aula condotte dal docente
- Discussione sui lavori di gruppo
- Assignment su casi studio
Materiale didattico
- Slide disponibili on-line
- Articoli suggeriti dal docente
Testo suggerito:
Mike Smith - Fundamentals of Management - McGraw-Hill Education
letture obbligatorie: cap 1 (sez. 1.2 -1.3); cap 2 (sez. 2.1 - 2.2 -2.3); cap 4 (sez. 4.1 - 4.2 - 4.3); cap 5; cap 8 (sez. 8.1 - 8.2 - 8.3 - 8.4); cap 12 (sez 12.5); cap 14( sez. 14.4); cap 17 (sez 17.5); cap 20 (pp 500-502).
letture suggerite: restanti capitoli
Updated A.Y. 2021-2022
The purpose of the course is to provide a basic knowledge about the fundamentals of business, in particular students will:
- Familiarize with the language of business;
- Know and understand the concepts of the administration of a busi-ness, the characteristics of management processes (strategy and planning, organizational structure, human resource management, decision making, monitoring and reporting, etc..) and management functions (Marketing, Operations, Human Resource function, Finance and Accounting Function);
- Understand the organizations’ existence, what is their role in society, what are their responsibilities and how and for whom they create value;
- Know the differences between a small business (e.g. a small family firm) and a big business conducted by multinational corporations all around the world (e.g. Apple, Coca Cola, Facebook, Google);
- Be able to apply knowledge and to draw original conclusions (critical thinking), by using management tools and techniques and by making judg-ments about the cost-effectiveness of management;
- Improve their communication skills, using an appropriate language during the presentation of management issues;
- Enhance their learning ability as well as time management capacity, with the analysis of real situations and case studies;
- Give a complete framework for the other courses on business (e.g. management and organization; business strategies; financial accounting; business law; marketing).
Program
- Economic problem, economic activities and different types of organization;
- Value creation and sustainability in business and non-business entities, in national and global context;
- Organizational structure;
- Strategies;
- Introduction to management control;
- Introduction to financial accounting;
- Conflict of interests, corruption and lobbying.
There are four ways to learn in this course (HOW to learn):
1) Attend the lectures and study these teaching notes;
2) Watch/study the YouTube videos;
3) Read the Project Works discussed in previous years;
4) Complete the assignments.
Teaching methods
- Lecture by teacher
- Slides projected during the course
- Teaching notes
- Class discussion conducted by teacher
- Discussion groups project work
- Textbook and case studies assignments
Teaching materials
- Teaching notes of the course (available on-line)
- Slides projected during the course
- Suggested articles
Suggested book:
Mike Smith - Fundamentals of Management - McGraw-Hill Education
mandatory readings: cap 1 (sez. 1.2 -1.3); cap 2 (sez. 2.1 - 2.2 -2.3); cap 4 (sez. 4.1 - 4.2 - 4.3); cap 5; cap 8 (sez. 8.1 - 8.2 - 8.3 - 8.4); cap 12 (sez 12.5); cap 14( sez. 14.4); cap 17 (sez 17.5); cap 20 (pp 500-502).
suggested readings: other parts
Updated A.Y. 2020-2021
Il corso di Fundamentals of Business Administration si propone come obiettivo principale quello di fornire una conoscenza di base di tutti gli elementi dell'amministrazione delle imprese.
Lo studente sarà in grado alla fine del corso di :
- Capire e comprendere i concetti di amministrazione delle imprese e le caratteristiche dei processi manageriale (strategie, pianificazioni ecc) le funzioni manageriali (marketing, funzione finanziaria, funzione risorse umane ecc).
- Comprendere qual è il ruolo di un'organizzazione nella società, le sue responsabilità e come creano valore.
- Essere in grado di applicare la propria conoscenza e trarre conclusioni originali, usando strumenti e tecniche manageriali.
- Utilizzare le proprie conoscenze per emettere giudizi validi sul costo-beneficio delle azioni manageriali.
- Ampliare le skill comunicative, usando un linguaggio appropriato durante la presentazione di problemi di natura manageriale.
- Ampliare la capacità di apprendimento come la gestione del tempo attraverso lo studio e le analisi di situazioni reali e casi studio
Programma
- Problemi economici, attività economiche e differenti tipi di organizzazione;
- Creazione del valore sostenibilità delle imprese, nel contesto nazionale e internazionale;
- struttura organizzativa;
- Strategie;
- Introduzione al cost accounting;
- Introduzione al financial accounting;
- Conflitti di interesse, corruzione e lobbying.
Metodi di Insegnamento
- Lezioni frontali del docente
- Slides proiettate durante il corso
- Note del professore sugli argomenti
- Discussioni in aula condotte dal docente
- Discussione sui lavori di gruppo
- Assignment su casi studio
Materiale didattico
- Slide disponibili on-line
- Articoli suggeriti dal docente
Testo suggerito:
Mike Smith - Fundamentals of Management - McGraw-Hill Education
letture obbligatorie: cap 1 (sez. 1.2 -1.3); cap 2 (sez. 2.1 - 2.2 -2.3); cap 4 (sez. 4.1 - 4.2 - 4.3); cap 5; cap 8 (sez. 8.1 - 8.2 - 8.3 - 8.4); cap 12 (sez 12.5); cap 14( sez. 14.4); cap 17 (sez 17.5); cap 20 (pp 500-502).
letture suggerite: restanti capitoli
Updated A.Y. 2020-2021
The purpose of the course is to provide a basic knowledge about the fundamentals of business, in particular students will:
- Familiarize with the language of business;
- Know and understand the concepts of the administration of a busi-ness, the characteristics of management processes (strategy and planning, organizational structure, human resource management, decision making, monitoring and reporting, etc..) and management functions (Marketing, Operations, Human Resource function, Finance and Accounting Function);
- Understand the organizations’ existence, what is their role in society, what are their responsibilities and how and for whom they create value;
- Know the differences between a small business (e.g. a small family firm) and a big business conducted by multinational corporations all around the world (e.g. Apple, Coca Cola, Facebook, Google);
- Be able to apply knowledge and to draw original conclusions (critical thinking), by using management tools and techniques and by making judg-ments about the cost-effectiveness of management;
- Improve their communication skills, using an appropriate language during the presentation of management issues;
- Enhance their learning ability as well as time management capacity, with the analysis of real situations and case studies;
- Give a complete framework for the other courses on business (e.g. management and organization; business strategies; financial accounting; business law; marketing).
Program
- Economic problem, economic activities and different types of organization;
- Value creation and sustainability in business and non-business entities, in national and global context;
- Organizational structure;
- Strategies;
- Introduction to management control;
- Introduction to financial accounting;
- Conflict of interests, corruption and lobbying.
There are four ways to learn in this course (HOW to learn):
1) Attend the lectures and study these teaching notes;
2) Watch/study the YouTube videos;
3) Read the Project Works discussed in previous years;
4) Complete the assignments.
Teaching methods
- Lecture by teacher
- Slides projected during the course
- Teaching notes
- Class discussion conducted by teacher
- Discussion groups project work
- Textbook and case studies assignments
Teaching materials
- Teaching notes of the course (available on-line)
- Slides projected during the course
- Suggested articles
Suggested book:
Mike Smith - Fundamentals of Management - McGraw-Hill Education
mandatory readings: cap 1 (sez. 1.2 -1.3); cap 2 (sez. 2.1 - 2.2 -2.3); cap 4 (sez. 4.1 - 4.2 - 4.3); cap 5; cap 8 (sez. 8.1 - 8.2 - 8.3 - 8.4); cap 12 (sez 12.5); cap 14( sez. 14.4); cap 17 (sez 17.5); cap 20 (pp 500-502).
suggested readings: other parts
Updated A.Y. 2019-2020
Updated A.Y. 2019-2020
The purpose of the course is to provide a basic knowledge about the fundamentals of business, in particular students will:
Familiarize with the language of business;
Know and understand the concepts of the administration of a busi-ness, the characteristics of management processes (strategy and planning, organizational structure, human resource management, decision making, monitoring and reporting, etc..) and management functions (Marketing, Operations, Human Resource function, Finance and Accounting Function).
Understand the organizations’ existence, what is their role in society, what are their responsibilities and how and for whom they create value;
Know the differences between a small business (e.g. a small family firm) and a big business conducted by multinational corporations all around the world (e.g. Apple, Coca Cola, Facebook, Google);
Be able to apply knowledge and to draw original conclusions (critical thinking), by using management tools and techniques and by making judg-ments about the cost-effectiveness of management;
Improve their communication skills, using an appropriate language during the presentation of management issues;
Enhance their learning ability as well as time management capacity, with the analysis of real situations and case studies;
Give a complete framework for the other courses on business (e.g. management and organization; business strategies; financial accounting; business law; marketing).
Program
Economic problem, economic activities and different types of organization;
Value creation and sustainability in business and non-business entities, in national and global context;
Organizational structure;
Strategies;
Introduction to management control;
Introduction to financial accounting;
Conflict of interests, corruption and lobbying.
There are four ways to learn in this course (HOW to learn):
1) Attend the lectures and study these teaching notes;
2) Watch/study the YouTube videos;
3) Read the Project Works discussed in previous years;
4) Complete the assignments.
Teaching methods
Lecture by teacher
Slides projected during the course
Teaching notes
Project Works discussed in previous years
Class discussion conducted by teacher
Recitation oral questions by teacher answered orally by students
Discussion groups project work
Debate (informal) on current issues by students from class
Class discussions conducted by a student or student committee
Textbook assignments
Use of slides
Use of filmstrips
Surveys
Teaching materials
- Teaching notes of the course (available on-line)
- Slides projected during the course
- Suggested articles
Updated A.Y. 2018-2019
Updated A.Y. 2018-2019
The purpose of the course is to provide a basic knowledge about the fundamentals of business, in particular students will:
- Familiarize with the language of business;
- Know and understand the concepts of the administration of a busi-ness, the characteristics of management processes (strategy and planning, organizational structure, human resource management, decision making, monitoring and reporting, etc..) and management functions (Marketing, Operations, Human Resource function, Finance and Accounting Function).
- Understand the organizations’ existence, what is their role in society, what are their responsibilities and how and for whom they create value;
- Know the differences between a small business (e.g. a small family firm) and a big business conducted by multinational corporations all around the world (e.g. Apple, Coca Cola, Facebook, Google);
- Be able to apply knowledge and to draw original conclusions (critical thinking), by using management tools and techniques and by making judg-ments about the cost-effectiveness of management;
- Improve their communication skills, using an appropriate language during the presentation of management issues;
- Enhance their learning ability as well as time management capacity, with the analysis of real situations and case studies;
- Give a complete framework for the other courses on business (e.g. management and organization; business strategies; financial accounting; business law; marketing).
Program
- Economic problem, economic activities and different types of organization;
- Value creation and sustainability in business and non-business entities, in national and global context;
- Organizational structure;
- Strategies;
- Introduction to management control;
- Introduction to financial accounting;
- Conflict of interests, corruption and lobbying.
There are four ways to learn in this course (HOW to learn):
1) Attend the lectures and study these teaching notes;
2) Watch/study the YouTube videos;
3) Read the Project Works discussed in previous years;
4) Complete the assignments.
Teaching methods
- Lecture by teacher
- Slides projected during the course
- Teaching notes
- Project Works discussed in previous years
- Class discussion conducted by teacher
- Recitation oral questions by teacher answered orally by students
- Discussion groups project work
- Debate (informal) on current issues by students from class
- Class discussions conducted by a student or student committee
- Textbook assignments
- Use of slides
- Use of filmstrips
- Surveys
Teaching materials
- Teaching notes of the course (available on-line)
- Slides projected during the course
- Suggested articles
Updated A.Y. 2017-2018
Updated A.Y. 2017-2018
The purpose of the course is to provide a basic knowledge about the fundamentals of business, in particular students will:
- Familiarize with the language of business;
- Know and understand the concepts of the administration of a busi-ness, the characteristics of management processes (strategy and planning, organizational structure, human resource management, decision making, monitoring and reporting, etc..) and management functions (Marketing, Operations, Human Resource function, Finance and Accounting Function).
- Understand the organizations’ existence, what is their role in society, what are their responsibilities and how and for whom they create value;
- Know the differences between a small business (e.g. a small family firm) and a big business conducted by multinational corporations all around the world (e.g. Apple, Coca Cola, Facebook, Google);
- Be able to apply knowledge and to draw original conclusions (critical thinking), by using management tools and techniques and by making judg-ments about the cost-effectiveness of management;
- Improve their communication skills, using an appropriate language during the presentation of management issues;
- Enhance their learning ability as well as time management capacity, with the analysis of real situations and case studies;
- Give a complete framework for the other courses on business (e.g. management and organization; business strategies; financial accounting; business law; marketing).
Program
- Economic problem, economic activities and different types of organization;
- Value creation and sustainability in business and non-business entities, in national and global context;
- Organizational structure;
- Strategies;
- Introduction to management control;
- Introduction to financial accounting;
- Conflict of interests, corruption and lobbying.
There are four ways to learn in this course (HOW to learn):
1) Attend the lectures and study these teaching notes;
2) Watch/study the YouTube videos;
3) Read the Project Works discussed in previous years;
4) Complete the assignments.
Teaching methods
- Lecture by teacher
- Slides projected during the course
- Teaching notes
- Project Works discussed in previous years
- Class discussion conducted by teacher
- Recitation oral questions by teacher answered orally by students
- Discussion groups project work
- Debate (informal) on current issues by students from class
- Class discussions conducted by a student or student committee
- Textbook assignments
- Use of slides
- Use of filmstrips
- Surveys
Teaching materials
- Teaching notes of the course (available on-line)
- Slides projected during the course
- Suggested articles
Updated A.Y. 2016-2017
Updated A.Y. 2016-2017
The purpose of the course is to provide a basic knowledge about the fundamentals of business, in particular students will:
Knowledge and Understanding
- Know and understand the concepts of the administration of a business, the characteristics of management processes (strategy and planning, organizational structure, human resource management, decision making, monitoring and reporting, etc..) and management functions (Marketing, Operations, Human Resource function, Finance and Accounting Function).
- Know the differences between a small business (e.g. a small family firm) and a big business conducted by multinational corporations all around the world (e.g. Apple, Coca Cola, Facebook, Google);
- Understand the organizations' existence, what is their role in society, what are their responsibilities and how and for whom they create value;
Applying Knowledge and Understanding
- Be able to apply knowledge and to draw original conclusions (critical thinking), by using management tools and techniques and by making judgments about the cost-effectiveness of management;
Learning Skills
- Familiarize with the language of business;
- Improve their communication skills, using an appropriate language during the presentation of management issues;
- Enhance their learning ability as well as time management capacity, with the analysis of real situations and case studies
The programme is organised as follows:
- Economic activities and different types of organization;
- Globalization and National cultures;
- Planning and strategy;
- Organizational structure, teamwork and leadership;
- Introduction to management control;
- Introduction to cost accounting;
- Introduction to responsibility accounting;
- Introduction to financial accounting;
- Introduction to social responsibility.