IDENTIFYING DATA 2023_24
Subject (*) MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF COMPANIES Code 20735201
Study programme
Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Energy (2016)
Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
3 Optional First 1Q
Language
Anglès
Department Electronic, Electric and Automatic Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Business Management
Coordinator
BORRÀS GARRIDO, IRENE
VIDAL SUÑÉ, ANTONI
E-mail irene.borras@urv.cat
Lecturers
BORRÀS GARRIDO, IRENE
Web http://https://moddle.urv.cat
General description and relevant information <p>Management and administration of companies</p>

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A1.2 Analyse the dynamic interactions in complex environmental systems.
 A1.3 Provide scientific advice in the implementation of decisions and policies that are sustainable, environmentally friendly and foster energy saving and efficiency in accordance with the current legislation.
 A1.4 Understand and apply tools and strategies for the management and/or design of processes and products in the ambit of environmental and energy sustainability.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 B5.3 Apply new technologies and advances with initiative and entrepreneurial spirit and manage and use information in an efficient manner.
 B6.1 Apply ethical principles and social responsibility as a citizen and a professional.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A1.2 Analyse the competitive situation in a chemical company and take strategic decisions to improve its competitiveness.
 A1.3 Combine energy systems on the basis of environmental and economic concerns.
Understand mercantile and employment legislation.
 A1.4 Create and apply strategic marketing tools.
Understand and apply the concepts of production planning and logistical management.
Understand and apply the fundamentals of business management and its susbsystems.
Understand and apply the fundamentals of financial accounting.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 B5.3 Propose the application of cutting-edge technologies in the professional environment.
Draw up an action plan containing all of the internal and external elements needed to create a company.
 B6.1 Be aware of gender and other inequalities in their student and/or professional activity.
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Business strategy Generation of ideas: development of ideas and innovation process
Types of companies
Business organization
Legality: labor, accounting and tax
Strategy design: mission, vision values, SWOT analysis, competitive advantage, strategic lines, objectives and action plan
Management


Human resources: team management and leadership
Moving towards SDG 5 by integrating gender equality into company policies
Finances: how to obtain resources, feasibility plan
Marketing strategy: what is it, how to make it, audiences, channels and social networks
Logistics and supply chain management
Intellectual property and patents
Business role in sustainability
SDG, Sustainable Development Goals
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Stakeholders
Evolution of the industry

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
1 2 3
Lecture
A1.2
A1.3
A1.4
B5.3
30 18 48
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom
A1.2
A1.3
A1.4
B5.3
B6.1
5 5 10
Seminars
A1.2
A1.3
A1.4
B5.3
B6.1
5 5 10
Personal attention
1 1 2
 
Mixed tests
A1.2
A1.3
A1.4
B5.3
B6.1
2 0 2
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Activities designed to make contact with students, collect information from them and introduce the subject
Lecture Description of the contents of the subject.
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom Formulation, analysis, resolution and debate of a problem or exercise related to the topic of the subject.
Seminars In-depth work on a particular topic. Further discussion of the lecture content, which is linked to professional skills.
Personal attention Time that each teacher has to speak to students and resolve their doubts.

Personalized attention
Description
The teacher has a time schedule to receive the estudients concern. Is recommendable to send an email in advanced to confirm the meeting review

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom
A1.2
A1.3
A1.4
B5.3
B6.1
Business case. Group project. 40%
Seminars
A1.2
A1.3
A1.4
B5.3
B6.1
Participating in specific seminars meetings and prepare a report 10%
Mixed tests
A1.2
A1.3
A1.4
B5.3
B6.1
50%
Others  

Final exam

50%
 
Other comments and second exam session

All the areas must be fulfilled to have the complete evaluation.

The student that will not get the first convocatory approval, will have to go to the second one, that will be a specific exam


Sources of information

Basic

Stephen. R.C., Higly Effective & Powerfull Personal, Simon & Schuster, 1990
Driker, P.F., Managing for the future, Butterworth Heinermann, 1993
Reinhold, V. N., Project Management & Tasks, International Thompson Publishing Co, 1996
Krause, D. G., The Arts of war for executives, Nicholas Brealey, 1998
Charney, Cy., The Instant Manager, Kogan Page, 1999
Blanchard, Carew & Parisi, The One Minute Manager. Build High Performing Teams, B. Training & Development, 1992
Obeng, Eddie, The Project Leader’s Secret Handbook, Financial Times, Pitman Publishing, 1994
Villeda, R., World Class Manufacturing, Villeda Consulting Group, 1993

Complementary

Recommendations


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