Syllabus Information

5.1. Methodological overview

The methodology followed in this course is oriented towards achievement of the learning objectives. It is based on active participation, case studies, problem-based learning, puzzle method, teamwork, etc. that favors the development of the competences indicated in section 3 of this guide. A wide range of teaching and learning activities are implemented, such as lectures, practical activities, practice sessions, autonomous work, tutorials, and academic guidance.

Further information regarding the course will be provided on the first day of class.

5.2. Learning tasks

The course includes 6 ECTS, which means 150 hours of work for the student. These 150 hours are organized according to:

Work in the classroom (70 hours):

• Lectures (T1): 30 hours.
• Practice sessions (T2): 30 hours.
• Other practical activities (T6): 5 hours.
• Assessment: 5 hours.

Homework (80 hours):

• Autonomous work: 50 hours.
• Group work (15 hours for T2 and 15 hours for T6): 30 hours.

5.3. Syllabus

The course will address the following topics:

TOPIC 1. CONCEPT OF COMPANY AND CLASSES

1.1. The company as an organization

1.2. The company and the economic system

1.3. The company in Economic Theory

1.4. The figure of the entrepreneur

1.5. Types of organizations

TOPIC 2. THE LOGISTIC PROCESS

2.1. The logistic process of production

2.1.1. The productive process

2.1.2. Structure of income and costs: the break-even point (BEP) model

2.1.3. Planning of the productive process

2.2. The logistic commercial process

2.2.1. Nature and importance of commercial activity

2.2.2. Strategic and tactical commercial variables

TOPIC 3. THE LOGISTIC FINANCING PROCESS

3.1. Nature and scope of the financial function

3.2. Financing decisions

3.3. Investment decisions

TOPIC 4. THE MANAGEMENT FUNCTION IN THE COMPANY

4.1. The managerial functions

4.2. Management levels

4.3. The nature of managerial work

4.4. Managerial systems

TOPIC 5. THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS

5.1. Concept and structure of the decision system

5.2. Decision situations

5.3. Decision criteria

TOPIC 6. THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE COMPANY

6.1. Structure definition

6.2. Fundamental parts of the organization

6.3. Mechanisms of differentiation and coordination

6.4. Design of the organizational structure

TOPIC 7. THE PLANNING OF THE BUSINESS ACTIVITY

7.1. Concept and planning process

7.2. Phases of the planning process

7.3. The objectives of the company

7.4. Creating value

TOPIC 8. CONTROL OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

8.1. Concept and process of control

8.2. Stages of the control process

8.3. Types and methods of control

8.4. The information system

5.4. Course planning and calendar

For further details concerning the timetable, classroom and further information regarding this course please refer to the "Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y del Trabajo " website (https://sociales.unizar.es/).

5.5. Bibliography and recommended resources

• Aguirre Sábada, A.A., Castillo Clavero, A.M. y Tous Zamora, D. (1999). Administración de organizaciones: Fundamentos y aplicaciones. Madrid: Piramide.
• Álvarez de Mon, S. (2009). El mito del líder: Profesionales, ciudadanos, personas: La sociedad alternativa. Madrid: Prentice Hall.
• Bueno Campos, E. (2007). Organización de empresas: Estructura, procesos y modelos (2ª ed.). Madrid: Pirámide.
• Bueno Campos, E. (2010). Curso básico de economía de la empresa: Un enfoque de organización (4ª ed.). Madrid: Pirámide.
• Bueno Campos, E., Cruz Roche, I. y Durán Herrera, J.J. (2002). Economía de la empresa: Análisis de las decisiones empresariales (Reimp.). Madrid: Pirámide.
• Castillo Clavero, A.M. (Ed.). (2011). Introducción a la economía y administración de empresas. Madrid: Pirámide.
• Cuervo García, Á. (Dir.). (2008). Introducción a la administración de empresas (6ª ed.). Cizur Menor (Navarra): Aranzadi.
• Fuente, J.M. de la, García-Tenorio, J., Guerras, L. A. y Hernangómez, J. (2002). Diseño organizativo de la empresa (1ª ed., reimp.). Madrid: Civitas.
• García del Junco, J. y Casanueva Rocha, C. (2008). Fundamentos de gestión empresarial. Madrid: Pirámide.
• Hernández Ortíz, M.J. (2000). Casos prácticos de administración y organización de empresas. Madrid: Pirámide.
• Mintzberg, H. (2012). La estructuración de las organizaciones (1ª ed. en esta presentación). Barcelona: Ariel.
• Pérez Gorostegui, E. (2009). Curso de introducción a la economía de empresa. Madrid: Editorial Universitaria Ramón Areces.
• Roberts, J. (2006). La empresa moderna: Organización, estrategia y resultados. Barcelona: Antoni Bosch.