Introduction to Management

Ficha de unidade curricular - Ano letivo 2011/2012

Teaching language

English

Objetivos de aprendizagem

Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:
• Understand the fundamentals of business management
• Understanding the nature and functioning of organizations as socio-economic systems;
• Understand the responsibilities and roles of the manager;
• Understand the environment of organizations;
• Know and understand the components of the management cycle;
• Know how to characterize the different functional areas of management;
• Analyze the main concepts and theories within the functions of the management process;
• Understand the contemporary themes of competitiveness, ethics and corporate social responsibility and
entrepreneurship and innovation;
• Develop analytical and critical skills and communication;
• Develop planning and organizational skills, autonomy and research.

Contents

Syllabus:
1. Managing in organizations
1.1 Introductory concepts
1.2 The evolution of management theories
1.3 Contemporary challenges for management
2. The business environment
3. Planning
3.1 Planning and strategic management
3.2 Strategic implementation
3.3 Decision making
3.4 Techniques for planning and decision making
4. Organisation
4.1 Structure organization
4.2 Authority. Delegation. Decentralization
4.3 Managing change and innovation
5. Leading
5.1 Theories of motivation
5.2. Theories of leadership
5.3 Groups and teams
5.4 Communication and negotiation
6. Control
6.1 Principles of control
6.2 Process of control
6.3 Types of control

Teaching Procedures

• Lecture-participatory method is used for the presentation of theoretical concepts.
• Resolution and discussion of cases, problem solving and team work

Evaluation Type

Final Classification

•Continuous Assessment: Written Test (50%) and group work, with presentation (40%) and Class attendance and participation (10%).
•Final Assessment: Written Exam (100%)