Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 9750/2021 - 06/10/2021
6 ECTS; 1º Ano, 1º Semestre, 14,0 T + 42,0 PL + 14,0 OT , Cód. 60298.
Lecturer
- Ana Isabel Gaspar Pacheco (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not Applicable
Objectives
The student at the end of the curriculum unit will be able to:
i) understand all the base concepts for a management course, as well as understand the various concepts that encompass the general concept of Management.
ii) Promote and develop policies that support productive activities, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage formalization and growth of micro, small and medium enterprises (SDGs 8 - Economic Work and Growth).
iii) Adopting sustainable practices and integrating sustainability information (SDG 12 - Sustainable Production and Consumption) and strengthen scientific research by improving technological capabilities by encouraging innovation (SDS 9 - Innovation and Infrastructure).
Program
1. What is an organization
1.1. The Historical Evolution of Organization Theory
1.2. Company? A particular case of organization
1.3. The Company versus the environment
1.4. The company's structure
1.5. Types of Organization
2. Administration by goals
2.1. Origins
2.2. Features
2.3. Timing of objectives
2.4. Strategic planning and tactical planning
2.5. APO Cycle
2.6. APO Critical Appreciation
3. The production function
3.1. Production Process Types
3.2. Selection of the productive process
3.3. The quality control
3.4. Productivity
4. The financial function
4.1. The notion of financial function
4.2. The accounting tools
4.3. The financial balance
4.4. Profitability and self-financing
5. The commercial function
5.1. Notion of Marketing
5.2. The marketing strategy
5.3. The matrix analysis
5.4. Identification of target customers
5.5. The marketing-mix variables
6. The function of human resources
6.1. What is your goal
6.2. The motivation (main approaches)
6.3. Leadership and Management Styles
6.4. What Is Staff Management
6.5. Human Resource Strategy
Evaluation Methodology
2 Evidence written with 50 percent weighting each (minimum 6 values). If students take note less than 6 in the first written proof, they are automatically admitted to exam. If they have note less than 6 in the second written proof, they are automatically admitted to the exam, with final ranking equal to the second frequency note. Students with less than 10 amounts in the assessment continues are admitted to examination.
Evidence written at examination seasons.
Bibliography
- António, N. e Trigo, V. (1991). Pequenas Empresas Sucessos e Insucessos. Lisboa: Edições Sílabo
- Baranano, A. (2004). Métodos e Técnicas de Investigação em Gestão. Lisboa: Edições Sílabo
- Brilman, J. (2000). As Melhores Práticas de Gestão no Centro do Desempenho. Lisboa: Edições Sílabo
- Buckingham, M. (2005). Gestor de Sucesso. Lisboa: Biblioteca Exame
- Chapman, S. e Arnold, J. (2000). Introduction to Materials Management. Brasil: Prentice Hall
- Myers, S. e Brealey, R. (1999). Princípios de Finanças Empresariais. Lisboa: Editora Mcgraw Hill
Teaching Method
More theoretical chart sessions with a content presentation and more practical chart sessions with presentation of today's topics and case discussion; work inquiries, taking into consideration the topics presented.
Software used in class
Not Applicable
