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Subject | FUNDAMENTALS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | Code | 00709010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Descriptors | Credit. | Type | Year | Period | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Basic Training | Second | Second |
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Department | DIREC.Y ECONOMIA DE LA EMPRESA |
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mafem@unileon.es gsang@unileon.es pminb@unileon.es |
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General description | This subject aims to provide the students the necessary theoretical and practical foundation in the fundamentals of Business Administration in order to understand how to properly manage an organization and carry out any function within business management. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Competencias |
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A18112 | |
A18123 | |
B5619 | |
B5621 | |
B5622 | |
B5623 | |
B5624 | |
B5625 | |
B5627 | |
C2 | CMECES2 That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the skills that are usually demonstrated through the development and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study. |
C3 | CMECES3 That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (normally within their area of study) to make judgments that include reflection on relevant issues of a social, scientific or ethical nature. |
C4 | CMECES4 That students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to both a specialised and non-specialised audience |
C5 | CMECES5 That students have developed those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy |
Learning aims |
Competences | |||
1. Understands the theories and models of organization within companies from structural and behavioral perspectives to ensure their effective and efficient operation. | A18112 A18123 |
B5619 B5621 B5622 B5623 B5624 B5625 |
C2 C3 C4 C5 |
2. Development of critical thinking applied to the collection, analysis, and interpretation of problems within the company. | A18112 A18123 |
B5619 B5621 B5622 B5623 B5624 |
C2 C3 C4 C5 |
3. Solves problems related to business management and decision-making in a creative, innovative, and ethical manner. | A18112 A18123 |
B5621 B5622 B5623 B5624 B5627 |
C3 |
4. Demonstrates the ability to communicate and defend arguments both in writing and orally. | B5619 |
C4 |
Contents |
Topic | Sub-topic |
BLOCK I: FUNDAMENTALS ABOUT THE COMPANY | Theme 1: COMPANY AND ENTREPRENEUR Concept of company and entrepreneur, elements and types of company, importance of the business environment. Theme 2: COMPANY OBJECTIVES Explanation of company objectives from different perspectives. Theme 3: LOCATION, SIZE, AND GROWTH OF THE COMPANY Factors influencing the location, size, and growth of the company. |
BLOCK II: FUNCTIONAL AREAS | Theme 4: THE MANAGEMENT FUNCTION Function, skills, roles, and leadership styles, management levels, decision-making process. Theme 5: THE PRODUCTION FUNCTION The production function, types of production systems, production planning, and efficiency. Theme 6: THE COMMERCIAL FUNCTION Commercial function of the company, concept and types of marketing, elements of the marketing mix. Theme 7: THE FINANCIAL FUNCTION Financial structure of the company, investment and financing decisions, financial environment, and types of financing. |
Planning |
Methodologies :: Tests | |||||||||
Class hours | Hours outside the classroom | Total hours | |||||||
Problem solving, classroom exercises | 15 | 25 | 40 | ||||||
Case study | 15 | 25 | 40 | ||||||
Tutorship of group | 4.5 | 0 | 4.5 | ||||||
Personal tuition | 0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||
Lecture | 21.5 | 22 | 43.5 | ||||||
Mixed tests | 4 | 16.5 | 20.5 | ||||||
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. |
Methodologies |
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Problem solving, classroom exercises | This method, along with case studies, will be applied to foster diverse learning and complement what is learned in theoretical classes. In some cases, exercises will be done with the assistance of the teacher, while in others, they will be carried out by the students, with the option to submit them. |
Case study | This method, along with problem-solving, will be applied to foster diverse learning and complement what is learned in theoretical classes. In some topics, the teacher will provide real company cases to the students with the aim of conducting a critical discussion, applying the theoretical knowledge learned up to that point. |
Tutorship of group | Attendance to these tutorials will be mandatory and aimed at monitoring the student's work and resolving doubts about the theoretical-practical contents of the subject. The groups for these tutorials will not exceed 25 students (although this number may vary depending on the final number of enrolled students). The schedule will be determined by the teacher based on the course progression. These tutorials can also be used for oral presentations of the cases. |
Personal tuition | These will be virtual tutorials carried out via email. The doubts raised by students about issues related to the subject will be addressed. They will be individual in nature, and the schedule will be determined by the teacher. |
Lecture | For each topic, the teacher will present and explain the main objectives, motivating active participation from the students. This active participation will stem from both potential doubts or comments that may arise from the students as a result of the teacher's explanations, and questions posed by the teacher to generate a debate that enriches the presentation. At the beginning of each topic, the teacher will provide all the necessary material for its preparation, indicating recommended bibliography and basic material to prepare and complete it (within the lecture hours, those referring to the completion of written tests by the student are included). |
Personalized attention |
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Assessment |
Description | Qualification | ||
Problem solving, classroom exercises | Problem-solving/exercises in the regular classroom will be assessed based on structure, quality, clarity, correct usage of specific terminology, and accuracy in completing the proposed activities. These practical contents will be evaluated through written tests (to be completed alongside the assessment of theoretical contents) and also through exercises collected by the teacher in class (in cases where the teacher decides to do so). The grade obtained in the set of tests related to practical content (problems/exercises, cases, and exams) will represent 45% of the student's final grade. | ||
Case study | Case study assessments will consider structure, quality, clarity, originality, correct usage of specific terminology, and accuracy in completing the proposed activities. The student's oral expression ability will also be taken into account (in cases where the teacher decides to hold oral presentations). The grade obtained in the set of tests related to practical content (problems/exercises, cases, and exams) will represent 45% of the student's final grade. | ||
Tutorship of group | Group tutoring attendance and participation in follow-up activities will be taken into account. Attendance and notes and observations taken by the teacher will be monitored. This will account for 5% of the student's final grade. | 5% | |
Mixed tests | Mixed tests refer to written tests (exam type) on the theoretical and practical contents mentioned above. The theoretical contents will represent 50% of the student's final grade. | * Pruebas mixtas de teoría -> 50 % * Pruebas mixtas de práctica + Resolución de problemas/ejercicios en aula ordinaria + Estudio de casos -> 45% |
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Other comments and second call | |||
Sources of information |
Access to Recommended Bibliography in the Catalog ULE |
Basic |
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Bibliography (Theory) BUENO CAMPOS, E. (2022): Introducción a la organización de empresas. Centros de Estudios Financieros. Madrid. CASTILLO, A.M. (Coord.) (2006): Introducción a la Economía y Administración de Empresas. Pirámide. Madrid. FUENTES FUENTES, M. M.; y CORDÓN POZO, E. (2021) Fundamentos de Dirección y Administración de Empresas. Pirámide. Madrid. 3º Edición. GARCÍA-TENORIO, J. (Coord.) (2006): Organización y Dirección de Empresa. Thomson. Madrid. GUTIÉRREZ ARAGÓN, O. (2016): Fundamentos de Administración de Empresas. Pirámide. Madrid. 2ª Edición. IBORRA, M; DASÍ, A.; DOLZ, C. y FERRER, C. (2007): Fundamentos de Dirección de Empresas. Thomson Paraninfo. Madrid. NAVAS LÓPEZ, J. E. y GUERRAS MARTÍN, L. A. (2016) Fundamentos de dirección estratégica de la empresa. Aranzadi. Cizur Menor Navarra. 2ª Edición. VÁZQUEZ SUÁREZ, L.; SÁNCHEZ GÓMEZ, R. y CALDERÓN MONGE, E. (2020): Introducción a la gestión de empresas. Pirámide. Madrid. Bibliography (Practice) BARROSO, C.; CASILLAS, J.C. y Otros (2007): Problemas de Economía de la Empresa. Pirámide. CASTILLO, A.M.; ABAD, I.M. y RASTROLLO, M.A. (2007): Casos Prácticos de Administración y Dirección de Empresas. Pirámide. GARCÍA DEL JUNCO, J. y CASANUEVA, C. (Coord.) (2000): Prácticas de la Gestión Empresarial. McGraw-Hill. Madrid. GUERRAS MARTÍN, L. A.; NAVAS LÓPEZ, J. E. y ÁLVAREZ SUESCUN, E. (2020): Casos de dirección estratégica de la empresa. Cívitas-Thomson Reuters. Cizur Menor Navarra. 6ª Edición. GUTIÉRREZ ARAGÓN, O. (2016): Fundamentos de Administración de Empresas. Pirámide. Madrid. 2ª Edición LUQUE, M.A.; BUENO, Y. y SANTOS, B. (2001): Curso Práctico de Economía de la Empresa. Pirámide. Madrid. PÉREZ GOROSTEGUI, E. (2005): Prácticas de Administración de Empresas. Pirámide. Madrid. Bibliography of exercises and cases BARROSO, C.; CASILLAS, J.C. y Otros (2007): Problemas de la Empresa. Ed. Pirámide. GUERRAS MARTÍN, L. A.; NAVAS LÓPEZ, J. E. y ÁLVAREZ SUESCUN, E. (2020): Casos de dirección estratégica de la empresa. Cívitas-Thomson Reuters. Cizur Menor Navarra. 6ª Edición. MARTÍN PEÑA, M.L. (Coord.) (2003): Dirección de la Producción: Problemas y Ejercicios resueltos. Ed. Prentice-Hall. NAVAS LÓPEZ, J.E.; GUERRAS MARTIN, L.A. (2003): Casos de Dirección Estratégica de la Empresa. Ed. Thomson Civitas. 3ª y 6ª edición. Casos publicados por la Harvard Business School (http://www.hbs.edu/).
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Additional Bibliography ALEGRE, L.; BERNÉ, C. y GALVE, C. (2000): Fundamentos de Economía de la Empresa: Perspectiva funcional. Ariel. Barcelona. 2ª ed. BUENO CAMPOS, E. (2005): Curso Básico de Economía de la Empresa. Un enfoque de Organización. Pirámide. Madrid. 4ª ed. BUENO CAMPOS, E. (2007): Organización de empresas. Estructura, Procesos y Modelos. Pirámide. Madrid. 2ª ed. CASTILLO, A.M. (Coord.) (2006): Introducción a la Economía y Administración de Empresas. Pirámide. Madrid. CLAVER, E.; LLOPIS, J.; LLORET, M. y MOLINA, H. (2000): Manual de Administración de Empresas. Civitas. Madrid. 4ª ed. GARCÍA DEL JUNCO, J. y CASANUEVA ROCHA, C. (Coords.) (2006): Fundamentos de Gestión Empresarial. Pirámide. Madrid. 2ªed. PÉREZ GOROSTEGUI, E. (2002): Economía de la Empresa (Introducción). Centro de estudios Ramón Areces. Madrid. Academic Journals Universia Business Review (http://ubr.universia.net) Harvard Deusto Business Review (http://www2.e-deusto.com/cdrevistasw/hdbr.htm) Emprendedores (http://emprendedores.es) Actualidad Económica (http://www.actualidadeconomica.com) Alta Dirección (http://altadireccion.es) Electronic Resources Web de la Universidad de León: www.unileon.es Herramienta Web de apoyo a la docencia virtual de la Universidad de León: Moodle Webs de prensa: www.prensaescrita.com; www.expansion.com; www.cincodias.com Webs de empresas: www.invertia.es Webs de instituciones: www.icex.es; www.circe.es; www.mityc.es Buscador: www.google.es |
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Inappropriate behaviors in the classroom will be taken into account negatively in the final grade of the subject, with the teacher determining their severity and the corresponding penalty. Depending on the course's progression, the teacher may propose modifications to both the content and the development of the subject. |