IDENTIFYING DATA 2019_20
Subject (*) MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF COMPANIES Code 20735201
Study programme
Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Energy (2016)
Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
4.5 Optional 1Q
Language
Anglès
Department Economics
Electronic, Electric and Automatic Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Business Management
Coordinator
GIMÉNEZ GÓMEZ, JOSÉ MANUEL
BORRÀS GARRIDO, IRENE
E-mail josemanuel.gimenez@urv.cat
irene.borras@urv.cat
andrea.fossati@urv.cat
Lecturers
GIMÉNEZ GÓMEZ, JOSÉ MANUEL
BORRÀS GARRIDO, IRENE
FOSSATI , ANDREA
Web http://https://moddle.urv.cat
General description and relevant information Organizacion y gestion en las empresas

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A2.3 Lead and technically and economically manage projects, installations, plants, companies and technological centres in the ambit of chemical engineering and related industrial sectors. (G3)
 A3.5 Lead and supervise all types of installation, process, system and service in the different industrial areas related to chemical engineering (I5).
 A4.1 Lead and organize companies and production and service systems by applying knowledge and abilities regarding industial organization, commercial strategy, planning and logistics, mercantile and labour legislation, and financial and costs accounting (P1).
 A4.3 Manage research, development and technological innovation whilst ensuring the transfer of technology and taking into account property and patent rights (P3).
 A4.4 Adapt to structural changes in society caused by economic, energy or natural factors so as to be able to solve any resulting problems and to contribute technological solutions with a high commitment to sustainability (P4).
 A4.6 Knowing how to create a new business from an innovative idea
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 B1.1 Communicate and discuss proposals and conclusions in a clear and unambiguous manner in specialized and non-specialized multilingual forums (G9).
 B1.2 Adapt to changes and be able to apply new and advanced technologies and other important developments with initiative and entrepreneurial spirit. (G10)
 B2.4 Bring together knowledge and face the complexity of making judgments and taking decisions, based on incomplete or limited information, which include reflections on the social and ethical responsibilities in the professional practice.
 B3.1 Work in a team with responsibilities shared among multidisciplinary, multilingual and multicultural teams.
 B4.1 Be able to learn autonomously in order to maintain and improve the competences pertaining to chemical engineering that enable continuous professional development. (G11).
 B5.2 Solving complex problens in a critical, logical and creative way, in multidisciplinary contexts.
 B5.3 Apply new technologies and advances with initiative and entrpreneurial spirit and manage and use information in an eficient manner.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A2.3 Understand and apply the basics of business management and its sub-systems.
 A3.5 Understand the concepts and operating techniques of the industrial sectors, especially those of the chemical industry.
 A4.1 Understand and apply the instruments of strategic marketing.
Understand and apply the concepts of production planning and logistics management.
Understand mercantile and labour legislation.
Understand and apply basic financial accounting.
 A4.3 Understand the legislation on intellectual property rights and the management of patents as applied in the chemical industry.
 A4.4 Analyse the competitive situation of a chemical company and take strategic decisions for improving competitiveness.
 A4.6 Be able to establish a plan of action comprising all the internal and external elements needed to start a company.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 B1.1 Intervene effectively and transmit relevant information.
Prepare and deliver structured presentations that satisfy the stipulated requirements.
Plan the communication: generate ideas, look for information, select and order information, make sketches, identify the audience and the aims of the communication, etc.
Draft documents using the appropriate format, content, structure, language accuracy, and register. Illustrate concepts using the correct conventions: format, headings, footnotes, captions, etc.
Employ the strategies used to make effective oral presentations (audio-visual aids, eye contact, voice, gestures, timing, etc.).
Use language appropriate to the situation.
Produces a grammatically correct oral text
Produce well structured, clear and effective oral texts.
Produce oral texts that are appropriate to the communicative situation.
Produce grammatically correct written texts.
Produce well-structured, clear and rich written texts
Produce written texts that are appropriate to the communicative situation.
 B1.2 Respond effectively to changes introduced during the course.
Transfers classroom learning and classroom exercises to real situations in other areas.
 B2.4 It integrates knowledge of different subjects taught in the masters in the realization of an integrated project or research work.
 B3.1 Obtain the support of others in order to ensure the success of their decisions.
 B4.1 Ask the appropriate questions for solving doubts or open questions, and search for information with criteria.
 B5.2 Select the information required to solve problems using objective criteria.
Can provide alternative solutions to the same problem and assess possible risks and advantages.
Can draw up strategies for solving problems.
Direct the decision-making process in a participative manner.
Can get support from others to guarantee the success of their decisions.
 B5.3 Understand basic computer hardware.
Understand the operating systems as a hardware manager and the software as a working tool.
Use software for off-line communication: word processors, spreadsheets and digital presentations.
Use software for on-line communication: interactives tools (web, moodle, blogs..), e-mail, forums, chat rooms, video conference and collaborative work tools.
Locate and access information effectively and efficiently.
Critically evaluate information and its sources, and add it to their own knowledge base and system of values.
Have a full understanding of the economic, legal, social and ethical implications of accessing and using information.
Reflect on, review and evaluate the information management process.
Identify innovative ideas, relates them to the needs of society, and determines their viability.
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
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
Sustainability Role of companies today. The SGG, Sustainable Development Goals
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Groups of interest
Evolution of the industry

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
2 0 2
Lecture
A2.3
A3.5
A4.1
A4.3
A4.4
A4.6
30 30 60
Presentations / oral communications
A2.3
A3.5
A4.3
3 10 13
Problem solving, exercises
A2.3
A3.5
A4.1
A4.3
A4.4
A4.6
B1.2
B2.4
B3.1
B4.1
B5.2
B5.3
15 10 25
Seminars
A2.3
A3.5
A4.1
A4.3
A4.4
A4.6
B1.2
B2.4
B3.1
B4.1
B5.2
B5.3
5 5 10
Personal attention
1 1 2
 
Mixed tests
A2.3
A3.5
A4.1
A4.3
A4.4
A4.6
B1.2
B2.4
B4.1
B5.2
B5.3
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.
Presentations / oral communications Students make an oral presentation on a particular subject.
Problem solving, exercises Students analyse and solve problems or practical exercises related to the subject. This activity is not as wide ranging as assignments and projects.
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        
Presentations / oral communications
A2.3
A3.5
A4.3
Public presentation of studies requested 20%
Problem solving, exercises
A2.3
A3.5
A4.1
A4.3
A4.4
A4.6
B1.2
B2.4
B3.1
B4.1
B5.2
B5.3
Solving problems and exercises 30%
Seminars
A2.3
A3.5
A4.1
A4.3
A4.4
A4.6
B1.2
B2.4
B3.1
B4.1
B5.2
B5.3
Participating in specific seminars meetings and prepare a report 20%
Mixed tests
A2.3
A3.5
A4.1
A4.3
A4.4
A4.6
B1.2
B2.4
B4.1
B5.2
B5.3
Final exam with open questions. Theory and practice. 30%
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

All activities must be submitted to carry out the final exam at the first call.
The student who does not pass the first call can recover the subject in the second call. In that case, the total of the mark will be the final result of the exam. Previous work of the continuous assessment will not be taken into account


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

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