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 21, 2022 al May 13, 2022.

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 0

Learning outcomes

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.

Program

1. International business models
1.1 Competing around the world
1.2 Value creation and business model
1.3 Business strategies

2. 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

3. Corporate governance
3.1 Governance codes and best practice in international contexts
3.2 Governance mechanisms and structures
3.3 Corporate governance reporting



Teaching materials
The content of the textbook and of the lessons are consistent with the programme. Both the programme and the studying materials are the same for students who attend and students who do not attend the course. Teaching slides and further readings will be available on the e-learning platform (teaching Dashboard).

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Examination Methods

Students will be assessed through:
1. A teamwork analysis of the business, organisational structure and governance of a multinational corporation. The teamwork provides for the drafting of a 10 page report (in word or pdf), which is due towards the end of the course, and a 3-5 slide presentation. The teamwork can be done entirely at a distance, through software and applications made available by the University of Verona. The teamwork 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. The teamwork will provide students with maximum 3 points.
2. A final examination, that consists in an individual written test on the whole program and aims at assessing the knowledge of the topics studied during the course. The written examination 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. The examination lasts 60 minutes, provides students with maximum 30/30 points, and will be held at a distance (i.e., online).
The final mark is obtained by the sum of the two partial points.