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Subject | PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | Code | 00510008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Study programme |
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Descriptors | Credit. | Type | Year | Period | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Basic Training | First | Second |
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Department | DIREC.Y ECONOMIA DE LA EMPRESA |
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Coordinador |
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mafem@unileon.es amarc@unileon.es |
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Web | http://www.unileon.es/estudiantes/estudiantes-grado/oferta-de-estudios/planes?id=0510008&curso=2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
General description | This subject aims to provide the students the necessary theoretical and practical foundation in the basic concepts and 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 |
Code | |
A5717 | |
A5718 | |
A5743 | |
A5744 | |
A5765 | |
A5768 | |
A5819 | |
A5820 | |
A5833 | |
A5847 | |
A5887 | |
A5909 | |
A5937 | |
A5990 | |
A5992 | |
A6043 | |
B731 | |
B733 | |
B740 | |
B746 | |
B747 | |
C1 | CMECES1 That students have demonstrated possession and understanding of knowledge in an area of study that is based on general secondary education, and is usually found at a level that, although supported by advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting edge of their field 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. |
Learning aims |
Competences | |||
A5744 A5847 |
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A5768 A5887 |
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A5717 A5743 A5937 A5990 |
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A5718 A5992 |
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A5820 A6043 |
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A5765 A5819 A5833 A5909 |
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B731 |
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B733 |
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B740 |
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B746 |
C3 |
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B747 |
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C1 |
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A5765 A5819 A5833 A5909 |
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A5820 A6043 |
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A5768 A5887 |
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A5743 A5937 |
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B740 |
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B746 |
C3 |
Contents |
Topic | Sub-topic |
I. FUNDAMENTALS ABOUT THE COMPANY | Theme 1. BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEUR 1.1. The company: concept, elements, and functions 1.2. The figure of the entrepreneur 1.3. Types of companies 1.4. The company as a system 1.5. The business environment Theme 2. COMPANY OBJECTIVES 2.1. The classical conception of company objectives: profit maximization 2.2. Management and objectives 2.3. Organization Theory in the face of company objectives 2.4. Value creation as an objective 2.5. Corporate social responsibility, ethics, and reputation Theme 3. LOCATION, SIZE, AND GROWTH OF THE COMPANY 3.1. Location decision 3.2. Company size and measurement criteria 3.3. Business growth and its modalities 3.4. Internationalization of the company |
II. THE MANAGEMENT SUBSYSTEM | Theme 4. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS 4.1 Concept of management 4.2 Information and decision-making 4.3 Different levels of management 4.4 Basic functions of the management process Theme 5. FUNCTIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATION SUBSYSTEM 5.1. Planning function 5.2. Organization function 5.3. Human Resources Management function 5.4. Control function |
III. THE PRODUCTION SUBSYSTEM | 6.1. Production Management in the company 6.2. Types of production systems 6.3. Impact of new technologies on the production function 6.4. Production planning and control tools |
IV: THE COMMERCIAL SUBSYSTEM | Theme 7. THE COMMERCIAL FUNCTION 7.1 Commercial Management in the company 7.2 Strategic marketing 7.3 Operational marketing |
Planning |
Methodologies :: Tests | |||||||||
Class hours | Hours outside the classroom | Total hours | |||||||
Problem solving, classroom exercises | 25 | 20 | 45 | ||||||
Case study | 5 | 10 | 15 | ||||||
Assignments | 0 | 20 | 20 | ||||||
Lecture | 25 | 20 | 45 | ||||||
Mixed tests | 5 | 20 | 25 | ||||||
(*)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 | Real-world business problems and exercises will be proposed to foster diverse learning and contribute to the development of various competencies through their resolution. Sometimes, they will be solved individually and other times in groups; sometimes within the classroom and sometimes outside; some will be submitted in writing while others will be orally resolved during the class, and they may be part of the continuous assessment of the subject. |
Case study | Cases invite discussions on real situations in the business world, aiming to enhance students' analytical skills. Cases will be conducted in groups, where each student will first work on the case individually, then discuss the solution with their group peers, and draw conclusions. Sometimes case resolutions will be submitted in writing to the professor, while others will be orally resolved during the class, and they may be part of the continuous assessment of the subject. |
Assignments | Students will be grouped into teams to carry out a monographic work related to the theoretical contents of the subject program (the number of members will be decided by the professor). The assignments will be carried out throughout the semester outside the classroom - non-face-to-face activity - under the supervision and support of the professor. At the end, they must be submitted in writing on time, aiming to promote teamwork, debate, and group discussion. |
Lecture | For each topic, the professor will: (1) present the main objectives of the topic (providing students beforehand with the material presented in class, as well as possible readings for further study); (2) explain the most important aspects of the topic; (3) encourage active participation of students, alternating between lecturing and dialogue intervals with the professor; (4) discuss recommended bibliography and supplementary materials for further understanding; and finally, (5) students should supplement the professor's explanations with systematic study of the recommended bibliography and supplementary materials for each topic. |
Personalized attention |
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Assessment |
Description | Qualification | ||
Assignments | Regarding the completion of group work, the following aspects will be specially evaluated: • Originality: The work will ONLY be graded if it is unpublished and original. In case of plagiarism, the grade will be 0 points. • Structure of the work • Breadth and depth of the company analysis • Writing the text with accuracy, conciseness, and clarity • Bibliographic quality It will account for 10% of the subject grade. All members of each group will receive the same grade for this activity. The completion of this activity is mandatory. |
10% | |
Mixed tests | • First partial: Theoretical-practical written test to be conducted in the classroom mid-semester (35% of the final grade). • Second partial: Theoretical-practical written test to be conducted in the classroom at the end of the semester (35% of the final grade). They will account for 70% of the final grade of the subject. |
70% | |
Others | Continuous Assessment: Attendance with achievement will be valued, as well as the active participation of the student in various practical activities (case resolution, solving exercises and problems, oral presentations, etc.) that will be requested throughout the semester. It will account for 20% of the final grade of the subject. To add this score, the mixed tests must be passed. |
20% | |
Other comments and second call | |||
Sources of information |
Access to Recommended Bibliography in the Catalog ULE |
Basic | |
Basic Bibliography (Theory) CASTILLO, A.M. (Coord.) (2006): Introducción a la Economía y Administración de Empresas. Pirámide. Madrid. CUERVO, A. (Direc.) (2008): Introducción a la Administración de Empresas. Thomson Civitas. Madrid. 6ª ed. GARCÍA-TENORIO, J. (Coord.) (2006): Organización y Dirección de Empresas. Thomson. Madrid. GUTIERREZ ARAGÓN, O. (2016): Fundamentos de Administración de Empresas. Pirámide Madrid (2ª Edic). IBORRA, M; DASÍ, A.; DOLZ, C. y FERRER, C. (2007): Fundamentos de Dirección de Empresas. Thomson Paraninfo. Madrid. MAYNAR, P. (Dir.) (2007): La Economía de la Empresa en el Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior. McGraw-Hill. Madrid. VÁZQUEZ, L. y SÁNCHEZ, R. (Coord.) (2020): Introducción a la Gestión de Empresas. Pirámide. Madrid. Basic 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. GUTIERREZ ARAGÓN, O. (2016): Fundamentos de Administración de Empresas. Pirámide Madrid (2ª Edic.). 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.
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Complementary 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. Electronic Resources Web References:Web de la Universidad de León: http://www.unileon.es/ Moodle, Herramienta Web de apoyo a la docencia virtual de la Universidad de León: https://agora.unileon.es La Brújula de la Economía (Programa de radio diario, de lunes a viernes de 21:00 a 22:00 en ONDA CERO): http://www.ondacero.es/directo/. Podcast descargables en http://www.ondacero.es/la-brujula/economia/ y en http://www.ivoox.com/la-brujula-de-la-economia_sb_f_true_1.html?o=uploaddate Cinco Días: http://cincodias.com/ Expansión: http://www.expansion.com/ Journals: Universia Business Review: http://ubr.universia.net/ Emprendedores: http://www.emprendedores.es/ Actualidad Económica: http://www.actualidadeconomica.com/ Revista Economistas: http://www.economistas.org/index.php/noticias/revistas-del-consejo/134-revistaeconomistas.html |
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