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Foundamentals of management
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Foundamentals of management
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Anno accademico 2024/2025
- Docenti
- Stefano Bresciani (Titolare del corso)
Elisa Giacosa (Titolare del corso) - Anno
- 1° anno
- Periodo
- Da definire
- Crediti/Valenza
- 17
- SSD attività didattica
- SECS-P/07 - economia aziendale
- Erogazione
- Tradizionale
- Lingua
- Inglese
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Sommario insegnamento
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Obiettivi formativi
Il corso mira a illustrare le basi teoriche dell'economia aziendale e delle scienze del management. Intende esplorare le metodologie più preziose nella ricerca scientifica e le analisi più diffuse nel mondo accademico.
Vengono identificati gli articoli scientifici più prestigiosi nella letteratura, invitando gli studenti a individuare i riferimenti teorici, lo sfondo, lo sviluppo e le implicazioni teoriche e pratiche delle teorie. Successivamente, si svolge una discussione per far emergere le tendenze nel campo della ricerca.
Pertanto, l'obiettivo del corso è creare la mentalità e fornire le basi necessarie per comprendere il funzionamento delle aziende.
The course aims to illustrate the theoretical basis of business and management science. It intends to explore the most valuable methodologies in scientific research and the most widespread examination in academia. T
Several of the most prestigious scientific articles in the literature are identified, inviting learners to identify the theories' references, background, development, and theoretical and practical implications. It is followed by a discussion to let emerge the trend in the research field.
Therefore, the course aims to create the mindset and provide the background necessary to understand the functioning of the company.
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Risultati dell'apprendimento attesi
L'insegnamento consente di completare la formazione della componente studentesca con nozioni e strumenti che permettono di approfondire i temi dell'economia aziendale e del business management.
The teaching allows to complete the training of the student component with notions and tools that allow to deepen the knowledge inherent management accounting and business management.
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Programma
Il contenuto principale del corso è la centralità dell'azienda, studiata sia in generale sia nelle sue principali funzioni. L'azienda è esaminata con un approccio sistematico e basato sui processi per comprendere i suoi elementi vitali e le interrelazioni.
Si pone l'accento sulle caratteristiche e gli scopi nell'incontro delle esigenze umane e nella creazione di valore. Inoltre, vengono spiegate le principali teorie di gestione riconosciute a livello internazionale. Gli studenti di dottorato sono incoraggiati ad esaminare l'applicazione delle teorie manageriali all'interno della letteratura pertinente.
The characteristic dimension of the course is the centrality of the company, studied both in general and in its main functions. The company is examined with a systems and process approach to understand its vital elements and interrelationships.
Emphasis is placed on characteristics and purpose in meeting human needs and creating value. Moreover, the principal internationally recognised management theories are explained. Ph.D students are encouraged to examine the application of managerial theories within the relevant literature.
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Modalità di insegnamento
Il corso viene erogato in modo interattivo in modo da facilitare la condivisione di conoscenza tra i Dottorandi.
The course will be delivered in an interactive way that helps to facilitate knowledge sharing between PhD students.
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Modalità di verifica dell'apprendimento
Gli studenti saranno valutati sulla base di una relazione scritta (se possibile, realizzata in gruppo) riguardante ciò che si è appreso.
The students will be evaluated on the basis of a written (if possible, by a couple of them) report (i.e. the “homework”) about the applications of these tools in the analysis of the state of the art about a chosen research subject.
Testi consigliati e bibliografia
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STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
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INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
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KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
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BUSINESS MODELS AND PERFORMANCES
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INTEGRATED REPORT
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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FAMILY BUSINESS
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SMEs
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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ORGANIZATION STUDIES
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CO-CREATION and SERVICE DOMINANT LOGIC
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PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
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FINANCE
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