Teaching code

4S008984

Teacher

Francesca Rossignoli

Coordinator

Francesca Rossignoli

Credits

6

Language

English

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

SECS-P/07 - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING STUDIES

Period

Secondo semestre (lauree magistrali) dal Feb 20, 2023 al May 19, 2023.

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

This course aims at developing the skills in understanding the corporate dynamics towards the development of global business model. Firstly, the course explores the transnational organizations suitable for deploying a global business model, even with the support of case studies. Secondly, the course focuses on the governance mechanisms that allow transnational organizations – in the different forms – to govern the decision-making process. By building on the knowledge about international corporate interactions, the course deals with the global business model’s creation and development. Finally, the course offers a deep understanding of the corporate report suitable to convey the proper representation of the business model performance with the goal to capture its ability to create value. At the end of the course, the student will be able to: - understand different forms of transnational organizations suitable to launch the company toward an international development of its business; - master the governance mechanisms that steer the corporate decision-making processes in transnational organizations; - report the strategic and managerial features, as well as the performance in terms of value creation by the global business models.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Knowledge of the economic-financial dynamics of companies and business groups.

Program

Part I - International business models
1.1 Competing around the world
1.2 Value creation and business model
1.3 Business strategies
Part II - Developing a global business model
2.1 Vertical integration and diversification
2.2 Corporate alliances, mergers and acquisitions
2.3 Organizational design and control in multinational corporation
Part III - Corporate governance
3.1 Governance codes and best practice in international contexts
3.2 Governance mechanisms and structures
3.3 Corporate governance reporting

Bibliography

Didactic methods

Theoretical lessons and practical applications
Case studies
Discussion of corporate governance reports

Learning assessment procedures

Students will be assessed through:
- A teamwork. The teamwork consists in the analysis of the business model, the organizational structure and the governance of a multinational corporation. It provides for:
The drafting of a 10 pages report (in word or pdf), which is due towards the end of the course;
The in-class/online presentation of 3 to 5 slides which key aspects of the case analyzed (around 10 minutes per team).
- An individual exam. The individual exam is a written test on the whole program. It is structured into two parts:
the first part includes 10 multiple-choice or true/false questions; the second part includes 2 semi-open questions and may include case analysis.



For those students who cannot take part in the teamwork (because of working reasons or other objective reasons), the assessment is carried out through the individual exam.

Evaluation criteria

The team work aims at assessing the capability acquired in performing and discussing a business case. Furthermore, the capabilities will be assessed, both individually and collectively, in interpreting a business case, in communicating with the group members and in written and oral communications.
It will provide students with maximum 3/30 points.

The individual exam aims at assessing the knowledge of the topics studied during the course. The exam provides students with maximum 30/30 points.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The final mark is obtained by the sum of the two partial points (written test and team work).

Exam language

English