Studying at the University of Verona
Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.
Study Plan
The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.
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2° Year It will be activated in the A.Y. 2025/2026
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1 module among the following2 modules among the following1 module among the following
- A.A. 2024/2025 Complex systems and social physics - Network science and econophysics - Statistical methods for business intelligence not activated
- A.A. 2025/26 Network science and econophysics not activated1 module among the following2 modules among the followingLegend | Type of training activity (TTA)
TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Business organisation and management (2024/2025)
Teaching code
4S009070
Academic staff
Coordinator
Credits
9
Language
English
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
SECS-P/08 - MANAGEMENT
Period
Semester 2, Semester 1
Courses Single
Authorized
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with the knowledge related to the basic elements for understanding the analytical, strategic, operational management processes and the various structures and operating modes of an organization. Conceptual and operational tools are provided for reading and designing the organizational structures. The course also aims to develop the reading and interpretation skills of the different phenomena of the corporate management and organization.
At the end of the course the student has to show to have acquired the following skills:
1. understanding of the basic concepts of management and business organization
2. knowledge the main strategies, management techniques and types of organization
3. ability of recognizing the opportunities arising from new technologies that facilitate the development of new business plans and business models
4. ability to translate the theoretical concepts presented in the course into concrete situations and business cases
Prerequisites and basic notions
None.
Program
Module of Organization Studies:
1 Organizations studies: theories and key concepts
2 Fundamentals of organization structures
3 Organization as open systems : the external environment
4 Organization size, life cycle, and decline
5 Organization culture and control
6 Interorganizational relationships
7 Business ethics & social impact
8 Decision-making processes
9 Conflicts, power and politics
10 Case studies & Group presentations
11 Case studies & Group presentations
12 Gender, diversity and work
13 Organizational change
Bibliography
Didactic methods
Lecture with classroom discussion of case studies.
Learning assessment procedures
Module of Organization Studies:
There will be an assessment of a group project that contributes 2 points to the final grade and a written exam with open-ended questions.
Evaluation criteria
Module of Organization Studies:
To pass the exam, you must demonstrate the ability to:
understand the key concepts of organizational theory;
critically reflect on the topics discussed;
apply the acquired knowledge to your own and other organizational contexts.
Criteria for the composition of the final grade
Average of the two module results
Exam language
English
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