Business Management
Code: 106959Credits: 6
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Management of Smart and Sustainable Cities | OP | 4 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Dario Cottafava
- Email :
- dario.cottafava@uab.cat
Teaching staff (external to UAB)
- Jesús Rico Flor (Jesus.Rico@iese.net)
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
None in particular. However, students are expected to have a basic interest in business management, organisations, leadership, strategy, innovation and decision-making. Previous knowledge of economics, entrepreneurship, sustainability or digital tools will be useful, but it is not required.
Objectives
The main objective of the course is to provide students with the basic concepts, tools and managerial skills required to understand, analyse and manage organisations in contemporary business environments.
The course introduces students to the foundations of business management, from classical management theories to the main types of organisations, organisational behaviour, leadership, team management, culture, business models and strategic planning. It also addresses organisational change, international business, global management and decision-making in complex and uncertain contexts.
The course approaches business management as a practical and analytical competence. Students will learn to understand how organisations are structured, how people and teams behave within them, how managers make decisions, how strategies are formulated and implemented, and how businesses adapt to change. Particular attention is given to leadership, organisational culture, business models and strategic thinking as key dimensions of managerial work.
The course also introduces students to different approaches to competition and value creation, including Blue Ocean Strategy, Red Ocean Strategy and alternative strategic positioning. Finally, it connects business management with globalisation, international business and the challenges of managing organisations across markets, cultures and institutional environments.
Learning outcomes
- CM14 (Design smart city business projects oriented towards the complementary objectives of social equity, economic development and sustainability.) Design smart city business projects oriented towards the complementary objectives of social equity, economic development and sustainability.
- KM19 (Explain at a basic level the essential aspects of companies linked to city management.) Explain at a basic level the essential aspects of companies linked to city management.
- KM20 (Describe the fundamental strategies of business action in the development of smart and sustainable cities.) Describe the fundamental strategies of business action in the development of smart and sustainable cities.
- SM19 (Develop business projects related to the management, equity and sustainability of cities by applying elements of technological innovation.) Develop business projects related to the management, equity and sustainability of cities by applying elements of technological innovation.
Contents
1. Fonaments: classical theories
2. Tipus d’organitzacions
3. Organization and organizational behavior
4. People management: Leadership, team management, culture.
5. Business models
6. Strategic Planning: analysis, planning, implementation and control.
7. Organizational change: Kotter, Lewin and other models for business management
8. Red Ocean versus Blue Ocean
9. Negocis Internacionals – Global Management
10. Decision press to the business world
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical classes/Theoretical classes | 45 | 1.8 | CM14, KM19, KM20, SM19 |
| Individual tutories | 7.5 | 0.3 | CM14, KM19, KM20, SM19 |
| Preparation and study of the theoretical and practical contents | 90 | 3.6 | CM14, KM19, KM20, SM19 |
Theoretical classes: Lectures on the concepts of the syllabus, with participation and intervention of the assistants.
Classes of resolution of case studies and real examples: Resolution of problems corresponding to the subject by the assistants.Discussion about the solution strategies, their analysis and their execution.
Preparation of papers and reports: Case studies that will be raised and solved by the people enrolled in the subject individually or in groups, from which they will make a report (written and / or multimedia).
We will work in a participatory and experimental way in groups and individually.
Annotation: within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theory evaluation (partial exams) | 50% | 4 | 0.16 | CM14, KM19, KM20, SM19 |
| Practical work in the classroom and reports | 20% | 3 | 0.12 | KM19, KM20 |
| Final group work | 30% | 0.5 | 0.02 | CM14, KM20, SM19 |
Evaluation Criteria
This subject/module does not provide for the single evaluation system.
The contents of this subject will be evaluated continuously through partial exams and evaluations of the practical part reports:
- Theory evaluation (partial exams): 50% (25% + 25%)
- Final group work: 30%
- Practical work in the classroom and reports: 20%
To pass the subject it will be necessary to obtain a 5 as a weighted global grade and a 3 out of 10 of each evaluation activity to be able to do average. Non-participation in any of the specific activities will be valued with a zero. MH = 10.
A student will be considered as \"not evaluable\" if he / she does not participate in any of the evaluation activities.
At the end of the course the professor will publish the final grades and the day, time and place of review of the exam. In case of a grade lower than 3.5, the student will have to redo the subject in the next course.
There will be a re-evaluation for those students who have not passed the subject and their final grade is equal to or greater than 3.5. The professors of the subject will decide the modality of this re-evaluation. In case of overcoming the re-evaluation, the final grade will be 5.
Evaluation Activities Calendar
The dates of the different evaluation tests (partial exams, exercises in the classroom, delivery of works, ...) will be announced well in advance during the semester.
\"The programmingof the evaluation tests cannot be modified, unless there is an exceptional and dulyjustified reason why an evaluation act cannot be carried out. In this case, the student is responsible for the qualifications, after consulting the teaching staffand to the affected students, they will propose a new program within the corresponding academic period. \"Section 1 of Article 115. Calendar of the evaluation activities (Academic Regulations UAB)
Recovery Process
\"To participate in the recovery process the students must have been previously evaluated in a set of activities that represent at least two thirds of the total grade of the subject or module.\" Section 3 Article 112 ter. recovery (UAB Academic Regulations). Students must have obtained an average grade of the subject between 3.5 and 4.9.
The date of this test will be scheduled in the exam calendar. The student who presents himself and passes it will pass the subject with a grade of 5. Otherwise, he will keep the same grade.
Irregularities in Evaluation/Plagiarism
Notwithstanding other disciplinary measures deemed appropriate, and in accordance with current academic regulations, \"in the event that the student makes any irregularity that could lead to a significant variation in the grade of an evaluation act, it will be scored with 0 This evaluation act, regardless of the disciplinary process that can be instructed In case of several irregularities occur in the evaluation acts of the same subject, the final grade of this subject will be 0 \". Section 10 of Article 116. Results of the evaluation. (UAB Academic Regulations)
Use of AI
Permitted use: “In this subject, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is permitted as an integral part of the development of the work, provided that the final result reflects a significant contribution by the student inthe analysis and personal reflection. The student must clearly identify which parts have been generated with this technology, specify the tools used and include a critical reflection on how these have influenced the process and the final result of the activity. The lack of transparency in the use of AI will be considered a lack of academic honesty and may lead to a penalty in the grade of the activity, or greater sanctions in serious cases.”
Bibliography
REQUIRED
- Slides and teaching materials provided by the teaching staff.
- Case studies
- "Competitive Strategy: Techniques for Analyzing Industries and Competitors", Michael E. Porter
Software
Basic office software such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel or equivalent will be used. The course may also use collaborative and visual tools.
Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE
| Type of teaching | Group | Language | Semester | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (TE) Theory | 1 | Catalan/Spanish | first semester | afternoon |
| (PAUL) Classroom practices | 1 | Catalan/Spanish | first semester | afternoon |