Master of Science in Business Administration

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Learning Objectives

LEARNING OUTCOMES: The main objective is to provide an in-depth knowledge of the relationships between business organizations and goverment, with particular reference to public-private partnerships (PPPs).
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: to understand the risks and benefits of PPPs, to be able to identify in which context the creation of these partnerships takes place, to know how to identify how PPPs influence both the strategies of private companies and the processes of value creation in the public sector .
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: to be able to analyze different situations and problems through the application of techniques and tools learned during the lessons.
MAKING JUDGEMENTS: to be able to use the knowledge acquired during the course to assess the pros and the cons of PPPs.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: to devolelop communication skills, using appropriate business language.
LEARNING SKILLS: to develop the skills necessary to undertake subsequent studies with a high degree of autonomy

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge on management

Program

- Why does Government intervene in markets? (sources of market failure)

- Pros and cons of government intervention (source of government failure)

- Types of possible relationships between businesses and government

- Public-private partnerships

- The critical aspects of BGR relationships (lobbing, corruption etc)

Books

- Teaching notes of the course (available on-line)
- Slides projected during the course
- Suggested articles

Teaching methods

- 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

Exam Rules

For attending students there are some classroom activities carried out in groups that contribute to the final assessment (50% of the overall grade). The final exam is written and consists of 15 multiple choice questions (1 point for each correct answer) and 3 open questions (max 5 points for each answer). The overall mark for those attending is the average of the mark obtained for class activities and the mark of the written exam.
For non-attending students there is a written exam consisting of 15 multiple choice questions (1 point for each correct answer) and 5 open questions (max 3 points for each answer).
The minimum grade to pass the exam is 18.
The exam will be assessed according to the following criteria:
Not sufficient: important deficiencies and / or inaccuracies in the knowledge and understanding of the topics; limited capacity of analysis and synthesis, frequent generalizations and limited critical and judgment skills, the arguments are presented in an inconsistent way and with inappropriate language;
18-20: just sufficient knowledge and understanding of the topics with possible generalizations and imperfections; sufficient capacity of analysis, synthesis and autonomy of judgment, the topics are frequently exposed in an inconsistent way and with inappropriate / technical language;
21-23: Routine knowledge and understanding of topics; Ability to correct analysis and synthesis with sufficiently coherent logical argument and appropriate / technical language
24-26: Fair knowledge and understanding of the topics; good analysis and synthesis skills with rigorously expressed arguments but with a language that is not always appropriate / technical.
27-29: Complete knowledge and understanding of the topics; remarkable abilities of analysis and synthesis. Good autonomy of judgment. Topics exposed rigorously and with appropriate / technical language
30-30L: Excellent level of knowledge and in-depth understanding of the topics. Excellent skills of analysis, synthesis and autonomy of judgment. Arguments expressed in an original way and with appropriate technical language.

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Updated A.Y. 2021-2022

Overview:

The course gives an introduction of the recent trends of public sector modernization and pays attention on externalization of service delivery. In this context the course focuses on interdependence between business and government in public services, outlining the different forms of public-private partnership (PPP).

Learning Objects:

Knowledge and Understanding

Knowledge and understanding of the theories and practices of cooperation between public and private sectors in delivering public services. The different forms of PPP will be analyzed with reference to the management processes and the different implications on the economic system. At the end of the course students should understand the role public-private partnerships have in modern economy. In particular students are required to know:

- Risks and opportunities of public-private partnerships strategies;
- The main contexts in which public-private partnerships are utilized;
- How public private partnerships influences both private enterprises strategy and public policy process;
- The managerial challenges public private partnerships involve.

Applying Knowledge and Understanding

Practical evidence of the concepts will be given with examples, exercises, and case studies arising from the real-life context. Moreover, during the course, students are required to practically apply tools and techniques studied in the theoretical part.

Making Judgements

Identifying key variables in public private-partnerships and making judgements about their effectiveness and implications.

Communication Skills

Introducing and discussing about public management issues with appropriate vocabulary.

Learning Skills

Analyzing in a critical way concrete situations and case studies, working in team and managing strict deadline.

The programme is organised as follows:

1.Why does Government intervene in markets? (sources of market failure)

2.Pros and cons of government intervention (source of government failure)

3.Types of possible relationships between businesses and government

4.Public-private partnerships

5.The critical aspects of BGR relationships (lobbing, corruption etc)

Teaching methods:

The course will include :
- academic lectures
- case studies

Updated A.Y. 2020-2021

Overview:

The course gives an introduction of the recent trends of public sector modernization and pays attention on externalization of service delivery. In this context the course focuses on interdependence between business and government in public services, outlining the different forms of public-private partnership (PPP).

Learning Objects:

Knowledge and Understanding

Knowledge and understanding of the theories and practices of cooperation between public and private sectors in delivering public services. The different forms of PPP will be analyzed with reference to the management processes and the different implications on the economic system. At the end of the course students should understand the role public-private partnerships have in modern economy. In particular students are required to know:

- Risks and opportunities of public-private partnerships strategies;
- The main contexts in which public-private partnerships are utilized;
- How public private partnerships influences both private enterprises strategy and public policy process;
- The managerial challenges public private partnerships involve.

Applying Knowledge and Understanding

Practical evidence of the concepts will be given with examples, exercises, and case studies arising from the real-life context. Moreover, during the course, students are required to practically apply tools and techniques studied in the theoretical part.

Making Judgements

Identifying key variables in public private-partnerships and making judgements about their effectiveness and implications.

Communication Skills

Introducing and discussing about public management issues with appropriate vocabulary.

Learning Skills

Analyzing in a critical way concrete situations and case studies, working in team and managing strict deadline.

The programme is organised as follows:

1.Why does Government intervene in markets? (sources of market failure)

2.Pros and cons of government intervention (source of government failure)

3.Types of possible relationships between businesses and government

4.Public-private partnerships

5.The critical aspects of BGR relationships (lobbing, corruption etc)

Teaching methods:

The course will include :
- academic lectures
- case studies

Updated A.Y. 2019-2020

Programme

Overview:

The course gives an introduction of the recent trends of public sector modernization and pays attention on externalization of service delivery. In this context the course focuses on interdependence between business and government in public services, outlining the different forms of public-private partnership (PPP).

Learning Objects:

Knowledge and Understanding

Knowledge and understanding of the theories and practices of cooperation between public and private sectors in delivering public services. The different forms of PPP will be analyzed with reference to the management processes and the different implications on the economic system. At the end of the course students should understand the role public-private partnerships have in modern economy. In particular students are required to know:
- Risks and opportunities of public-private partnerships strategies;
- The main contexts in which public-private partnerships are utilized;
- How public private partnerships influences both private enterprises strategy and public policy process;
- The managerial challenges public private partnerships involve.

Applying Knowledge and Understanding

Practical evidence of the concepts will be given with examples, exercises, and case studies arising from the real-life context. Moreover, during the course, students are required to practically apply tools and techniques studied in the theoretical part.
Making Judgements

Identifying key variables in public private-partnerships and making judgements about their effectiveness and implications.
Communication Skills

Introducing and discussing about public management issues with appropriate vocabulary.
Learning Skills

Analyzing in a critical way concrete situations and case studies, working in team and managing strict deadline.

The programme is organised as follows:

Unit 1: Introduction

The interdependence between Business Organizations and Governments: key factors (Globalization, Internationalization etc.) and context.
Unit 2: The agreement between Public Administrations and Business organizations

The path and the goals of Public Administrations
The path and the goals of Business organizations
The convergence between the two systems
Unit 3: Public-private partnership: different forms of collaboration

Contractual public-private partnership
Institutional public-private partnership
Public-private partnership as a network governance
Unit 4: The critical aspects into the relationship

Conflict of interests, lobbing, corruption etc.
Unit 5: Co-Production in the public and the business sector

Teaching methods:

The course will include :
- academic lectures
- lectures by testimonials

Updated A.Y. 2018-2019

Overview:

The course gives an introduction of the recent trends of public sector modernization and pays attention on externalization of service delivery. In this context the course focuses on interdependence between business and government in public services, outlining the different forms of public-private partnership (PPP).

Learning Objects:

Knowledge and Understanding

Knowledge and understanding of the theories and practices of cooperation between public and private sectors in delivering public services. The different forms of PPP will be analyzed with reference to the management processes and the different implications on the economic system. At the end of the course students should understand the role public-private partnerships have in modern economy. In particular students are required to know:
- Risks and opportunities of public-private partnerships strategies;
- The main contexts in which public-private partnerships are utilized;
- How public private partnerships influences both private enterprises strategy and public policy process;
- The managerial challenges public private partnerships involve.

Applying Knowledge and Understanding

Practical evidence of the concepts will be given with examples, exercises, and case studies arising from the real-life context. Moreover, during the course, students are required to practically apply tools and techniques studied in the theoretical part.
Making Judgements

Identifying key variables in public private-partnerships and making judgements about their effectiveness and implications.
Communication Skills

Introducing and discussing about public management issues with appropriate vocabulary.
Learning Skills

Analyzing in a critical way concrete situations and case studies, working in team and managing strict deadline.

The programme is organised as follows:

Unit 1: Introduction

The interdependence between Business Organizations and Governments: key factors (Globalization, Internationalization etc.) and context.
Unit 2: The agreement between Public Administrations and Business organizations

The path and the goals of Public Administrations
The path and the goals of Business organizations
The convergence between the two systems
Unit 3: Public-private partnership: different forms of collaboration

Contractual public-private partnership
Institutional public-private partnership
Public-private partnership as a network governance
Unit 4: The critical aspects into the relationship

Conflict of interests, lobbing, corruption etc.
Unit 5: Co-Production in the public and the business sector

Teaching methods:

The course will include :
- academic lectures
- lectures by testimonials

Updated A.Y. 2017-2018

Overview:

The course gives an introduction of the recent trends of public sector modernization and pays attention on externalization of service delivery. In this context the course focuses on interdependence between business and government in public services, outlining the different forms of public-private partnership (PPP).

Learning Objects:

Knowledge and Understanding

Knowledge and understanding of the theories and practices of cooperation between public and private sectors in delivering public services. The different forms of PPP will be analyzed with reference to the management processes and the different implications on the economic system. At the end of the course students should understand the role public-private partnerships have in modern economy. In particular students are required to know:
- Risks and opportunities of public-private partnerships strategies;
- The main contexts in which public-private partnerships are utilized;
- How public private partnerships influences both private enterprises strategy and public policy process;
- The managerial challenges public private partnerships involve.

Applying Knowledge and Understanding

Practical evidence of the concepts will be given with examples, exercises, and case studies arising from the real-life context. Moreover, during the course, students are required to practically apply tools and techniques studied in the theoretical part.
Making Judgements

Identifying key variables in public private-partnerships and making judgements about their effectiveness and implications.
Communication Skills

Introducing and discussing about public management issues with appropriate vocabulary.
Learning Skills

Analyzing in a critical way concrete situations and case studies, working in team and managing strict deadline.

The programme is organised as follows:

Unit 1: Introduction

The interdependence between Business Organizations and Governments: key factors (Globalization, Internationalization etc.) and context.
Unit 2: The agreement between Public Administrations and Business organizations

The path and the goals of Public Administrations
The path and the goals of Business organizations
The convergence between the two systems
Unit 3: Public-private partnership: different forms of collaboration

Contractual public-private partnership
Institutional public-private partnership
Public-private partnership as a network governance
Unit 4: The critical aspects into the relationship

Conflict of interests, lobbing, corruption etc.
Unit 5: Co-Production in the public and the business sector

Teaching methods:

The course will include :
- academic lectures
- lectures by testimonials

Updated A.Y. 2016-2017

Overview:

The course gives an introduction of the recent trends of public sector modernization and pays attention on externalization of service delivery. In this context the course focuses on interdependence between business and government in public services, outlining the different forms of public-private partnership (PPP).

Learning Objects:

Knowledge and Understanding

Knowledge and understanding of the theories and practices of cooperation between public and private sectors in delivering public services. The different forms of PPP will be analyzed with reference to the management processes and the different implications on the economic system. At the end of the course students should understand the role public-private partnerships have in modern economy. In particular students are required to know:

- Risks and opportunities of public-private partnerships strategies;
- The main contexts in which public-private partnerships are utilized;
- How public private partnerships influences both private enterprises strategy and public policy process;
- The managerial challenges public private partnerships involve.

Applying Knowledge and Understanding

Practical evidence of the concepts will be given with examples, exercises, and case studies arising from the real-life context. Moreover, during the course, students are required to practically apply tools and techniques studied in the theoretical part.

Making Judgements

Identifying key variables in public private-partnerships and making judgements about their effectiveness and implications.

Communication Skills

Introducing and discussing about public management issues with appropriate vocabulary.

Learning Skills

Analyzing in a critical way concrete situations and case studies, working in team and managing strict deadline.

The programme is organised as follows:

Unit 1: Introduction

The interdependence between Business Organizations and Governments: key factors (Globalization, Internationalization etc.) and context.

Unit 2: The agreement between Public Administrations and Business organizations

The path and the goals of Public Administrations
The path and the goals of Business organizations
The convergence between the two systems

Unit 3: Public-private partnership: different forms of collaboration

Contractual public-private partnership
Institutional public-private partnership
Public-private partnership as a network governance

Unit 4: The critical aspects into the relationship

Conflict of interests, lobbing, corruption etc.

Unit 5: Co-Production in the public and the business sector

Teaching methods:

The course will include :
- academic lectures
- lectures by testimonials

Master of Science in Business Administration

BUSINESS GOVERNMENT RELATIONSHIPS

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Prerequisiti

Prerequisites

Programma

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Testi Adottati

Books

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Teaching methods

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Updated A.Y. 2021-2022

Updated A.Y. 2021-2022

Updated A.Y. 2020-2021

Updated A.Y. 2020-2021

Updated A.Y. 2019-2020

Updated A.Y. 2019-2020

Updated A.Y. 2018-2019

Updated A.Y. 2018-2019

Updated A.Y. 2017-2018

Updated A.Y. 2017-2018

Updated A.Y. 2016-2017

Updated A.Y. 2016-2017