This course provides an overview of theories and concepts in Organizational Behavior (OB) and explores human behavior in social organizations. The pedagogic approach is two-fold; to develop a theoretical grasp of common workplace issues while...
What do managers need to understand in order to compete successfully in a global marketplace? The overall aim of this course is to understand how organizations can add value in a multicultural world, which continues to be marked by significant...
The aim of this interdisciplinary business course is understanding the world of Small Business Enterprises. In light of the growing popularity of farm-to-table business and their prevalence in the Tuscan region surrounding Siena, there will be a...
This course enables students to understand the role of business ethics from an organizational and decision-making perspective. It is designed to demonstrate how to integrate ethics and responsibility into business decisions; to trace the historical...
Business ethics do not deal with what is legal, but with the application of moral standards to business decisions. The majority of moral standards relate to personal behavior, which is not necessarily legislated and varies according to culture...
This core course focuses on the fundamental concepts, functions and skills of management. It is designed to enhance students´ understanding of effective management; to focus on a thorough and systematic coverage of relevant management theory and...
Working with and managing culturally diverse teams is more than ever a key competency in the increasingly global workplace. Understanding the ways other cultures conduct themselves in the public and private sphere, fosters more productive working...
This course examines the challenge of doing business across different cultures and its impact on global management practices. The main objective for students is to develop an open mind set in order to be able to successfully communicate in a global...
The course is designed to enhance students understanding of organizations; focus on the key knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully lead organizations; emphasis on the fundamental management competencies; and the dynamic environments...
The course focuses on the essential concepts and practices of organizational behavior examining the challenges of managing human behavior in different workplace settings. Students are enhanced in their understanding of organizations as systems and...