Name: BUSINESS ECONOMY II
Code: 510101011
Type: Basic
ECTS: 4.5
Length of subject: Per term
Semester and course: 1st Year - Second term
Speciality:
Language: English
Mode of study: On-site class
Lecturer data: MARTÍNEZ LEÓN, INOCENCIA MARÍA
Knowledge area: Organización de Empresas
Department: Economía de la Empresa
Telephone: 968325902
Email: ino.martinez@upct.es
Office hours and location: Contact with the lecturer
Qualifications/Degrees:
Academic rank in UPCT: Profesora Titular de Universidad
Number of five-year periods: 4
Number of six-year periods: 1 de investigación y 1 de transferencia
Curriculum Vitae: Full Profile
[CB4 ]. Students are required to transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to a specialized and non-specialized audience.
[CG4 ]. To plan, organize, decide and control the different areas of business management, applying advanced strategic management systems.
[CE03 ]. To direct and manage a small company or organization, understanding its competitive and institutional location and identifying its strengths and weaknesses.
[CT1 ]. Spoken and written effective communication
Argumentar de forma oral y escrita opiniones y deducciones en administración y dirección de empresas
Distinguir los elementos clave necesarios para una buena organización empresarial
Analizar los diferentes modelos de organización existentes en las empresas y su organización
Identificar las habilidades y actitudes necesarias para una buena dirección empresarial
Business Economy II aims to deepen the function of organization within the business administration process (planning, organization, leading and control), examining the internal problems and functioning of organizations that affect their current and future situation. For this, it begins with the study of the structure of organizations and the elements necessary for their design according to different theoretical approaches. Thus, the phases and parameters of the organizational design process (design and coordination of positions and organizational units) will be analyzed, considering the different contingent factors. In addition, simple and complex structural configurations (line, functional, line and staff, divisional, and matrix models) will be examined, as well as virtual organization (shamrock, federal, and network models). With this, students will be able to make decisions about organizational design promoting a global and inclusive vision of business problems.
Unit I. Leading Fuction
Topic 1 Leading function.
Topic 2. Decision-making.
Unit II. Organization
Topic 3. The structure of the organisation.
Topic 4. The function of organisation.
Topic 5. Simple and complex organisational models.
Topic 6. The variable form models: virtual organisation.
Individual activities
At the end of each topic a theoretical-practical activity related to the explained subject will be sent. The handing in of the activities is mandatory.
Group project
Group activity that consists of developing the structure of an organization, job design, coordination, direction and decision-making of a business idea, which is new or incorporates innovations that help achieve the SDGs set by professors at the beginning of the subject. It will be handing in writing and there will be an oral presentation of it at the end of the semester.
Promoting the continuous improvement of working and study conditions of the entire university community is one the basic principles and goals of the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena. Such commitment to prevention and the responsibilities arising from it concern all realms of the university: governing bodies, management team, teaching and research staff, administrative and service staff and students. The UPCT Service of Occupational Hazards (Servicio de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales de la UPCT) has published a "Risk Prevention Manual for new students" (Manual de acogida al estudiante en materia de prevención de riesgos), which may be downloaded from the e-learning platform ("Aula Virtual"), with instructions and recommendations on how to act properly, from the point of view of prevention (safety, ergonomics, etc.), when developing any type of activity at the University. You will also find recommendations on how to proceed in an emergency or if an incident occurs. Particularly when carrying out training practices in laboratories, workshops or field work, you must follow all your teacher's instructions, because he/she is the person responsible for your safety and health during practice performance. Feel free to ask any questions you may have and do not put your safety or that of your classmates at risk.
Theory class: Activities consisting of training sessions to develop theoretical knowledge based on concepts and theories
Master class (Lecture method) to expound the different contents interacting with the students. Resolution of doubts and questions raised by the students. Encouragement of debates.
30
100
Problem solving class: Activities consisting of training sessions to develop practical or applied knowledge based on problem solving exercises, or practical cases
Classes of practices, problems and resolution of practical cases.
11
100
Laboratory or field practice class: Activities aimed at developing practical or applied skills by the student supervised by a remote teacher
Laboratory or field practice class
0
100
Practical class in the computer room: Activities for the acquisition of certain skills through the use of specific software
Practical class in the computer room
0
100
Seminars, tutorials led by teaching staff, conferences, visits, round tables, etc .: Activities to develop theoretical, practical or applied knowledge based on specific topics or views of the profession
Oral presentation of group project using audiovisual means (such as Power point).
2
100
Assessments (continuous assessment system): speaking or writing tests, presentations, individually or in groups, which should include the knowledge acquired in the classes. Formative and summative assessment activities are included here
Formative and summative evaluation activities related to the development and acquisition of the skills associated with the subject.
2
100
Assessments (final assessment system): speaking or writing tests, individually or in groups, which should include the knowledge acquired in the classes. Summative evaluation is included
Writing and individual tests
2
100
Tutorials: Individual or in groups, will serve to advise, resolve any doubts, guide, monitor work or the knowledge acquired
Tutorials: Individual or in groups
0
50
Carrying out individual or group assignments: Autonomous and / or collaborative learning to develop theoretical, practical or applied knowledge by carrying out projects, practice reports and / or assignments
Study of contents of the course. Resolution of individual activities. Preparation of contents and presentation of group project.
26
0
Individual study: Time dedicated to studying the subject
Time dedicated to studying the subject
39.5
0
Presentation and defence of assignments
Presentation and defence of group project. Assessed subject learning outcomes: 1 & 4.
5 %
Spoken or written exams
Doing independent written exams. Partial Unit II has a weight of 66%.It will be done as the first partial. Assessed subject learning outcomes: 1, 2, 3 & 4. The student must obtain a minimum mark of 4 points out of 10.
60 %
Participation and involvement in the teaching-learning process
Group project defined at the beginning of the course. Assessed subject learning outcomes: 1, 2, 3 & 4.
10 %
Evaluation of assignments and reports on practical sessions (final product, follow-up and contribution in the case of group work)
Evaluation of assignments and reports on practical sessions. Assessed subject learning outcomes: 1, 2, 3 & 4. The student must obtain a minimum mark of 3 points out of 10.
25 %
Presentation and defence of assignments
Presentation and defence of group project. Assessed subject learning outcomes: 1 & 4.
5 %
Spoken or written exams
Doing independent written exams. Partial Unit II has a weight of 66%.It will be done as the first partial. Assessed subject learning outcomes: 1, 2, 3 & 4. The student must obtain a minimum mark of 4 points out of 10.
60 %
Participation and involvement in the teaching-learning process
Group project defined at the beginning of the course. Assessed subject learning outcomes: 1, 2, 3 & 4.
10 %
Evaluation of assignments and reports on practical sessions (final product, follow-up and contribution in the case of group work)
Evaluation of assignments and reports on practical sessions. Assessed subject learning outcomes: 1, 2, 3 & 4. The student must obtain a minimum mark of 3 points out of 10.
25 %
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Editorial: Universidad Politécnica
Publication Date: 2014
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ISBN: 9788436819113
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Editorial: Englandb:Prentice Hall
Publication Date: 2016
ISBN: 9781292090207
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Publication Date: 2002
ISBN: 8436802071
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Publication Date: 2012
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Slide presentations and activities of the course will be in the Aula Virtual.