The course aims to integrate and expand the educational objectives of the degree program, providing students with a deep and practical understanding of organizational and managerial dynamics in both national and international contexts. Through a rigorous theoretical and practical approach, the course aims to train qualified professionals prepared to interpret and manage the complexities of the modern business world.

Detailed Objectives:

Fundamental Business Knowledge: Ensure that students acquire a solid foundation in business knowledge to properly understand the productive phenomenon and the organizations that develop it. The goal is to provide both an internal and international perspective, enabling students to navigate and manage organizations across different cultural and economic contexts.

In-depth Business Economic Culture: Provide an adequate business economic culture that allows students to critically and non-superficially understand the significant changes occurring in the organization and management of economic activities, in a competitive global context. This objective aims to prepare students to effectively respond to the challenges posed by rapid changes in international markets.

Practical Managerial Skills: Impart practical skills through the application of business management strategies to address and solve complex problems in continually evolving economic scenarios. This objective supports the acquisition of practical management skills, essential for operating effectively within integrated and competitive markets.

Development of Decision-Making Autonomy: Encourage the development of critical and independent thinking, enabling students to make informed and strategic decisions regarding organizational matters. This independent judgment capability is vital for navigating the legal and ethical complexities of modern businesses.

Enhancement of Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Elevate students' communication and teamwork skills through practical exercises and presentations, thus strengthening their ability to present clear and convincing ideas in both formal and informal contexts.

Promotion of Continuous and Collaborative Learning: Stimulate a dynamic learning environment where students can benefit not only from individual study but also from discussions and collaborations with industry witnesses and peers, fostering continuous learning and a holistic view of the business context.

These objectives have been formulated to ensure that each student emerges from the course with a comprehensive preparation, ready to face the challenges of the modern business world and to contribute effectively to the innovation and improvement of organizational practices.

Passing the Accounting exam is a prerequisite for taking the Organizational Behaviour and Design Exam.

PART 1 Introduction to Organizations
1. Organizations and Organization Design
PART 2 Organization Purpose and Structural Design
2. Strategy, Organization Design, and Effectiveness
3. Fundamentals of Organization Structure
PART 3 Open System Design Elements
4. The External Environment
5. Interorganizational Relationships
6. Designing Organizations for the International Environment
7. Designs for Societal Impact: Dual-Purpose Organizations, Corporate Sustainability, and Ethics
PART 4 Internal Design Elements
8. Designs for Manufacturing and Service Technologies
9. Designs for Digital Organizations and Big Data Analytics
10. Organization Size, Life Cycle, and Decline
PART 5 Managing Dynamic Processes
11. Organizational Culture and Control
12. Innovation and Change
13. Decision-Making Processes
14. Conflict, Power, and Politics

Organization Theory & Design: An International Perspective, 4th Edition
Richard L. Daft, Jonathan Murphy, Hugh Willmott, 2020.

PART 1 Introduction to Organizations
1. Organizations and Organization Design
PART 2 Organization Purpose and Structural Design
2. Strategy, Organization Design, and Effectiveness
3. Fundamentals of Organization Structure
PART 3 Open System Design Elements
4. The External Environment
5. Interorganizational Relationships
6. Designing Organizations for the International Environment
7. Designs for Societal Impact: Dual-Purpose Organizations, Corporate Sustainability, and Ethics
PART 4 Internal Design Elements
8. Designs for Manufacturing and Service Technologies
9. Designs for Digital Organizations and Big Data Analytics
10. Organization Size, Life Cycle, and Decline
PART 5 Managing Dynamic Processes
11. Organizational Culture and Control
12. Innovation and Change
13. Decision-Making Processes
14. Conflict, Power, and Politics

Frontal lectures and furthermore, in addition, innovative teaching activities such as group work aimed at developing problem-solving skills and active discussion among participants will be conducted. Moreover, brainstorming sessions will be interspersed between lectures, analysis of case studies, and role playing activities.

The instructor will provide the slides for the course as well as additional materials (e.g., case studies) that can be downloaded from MS Teams. The lessons will be recorded and the recordings will be available on MS Teams.

Final Written Exam (Mixed Method: Multiple Choice Questions and Three Open Questions)

The student evaluation includes a final written exam and group work during the course (the latter only for attending students). The written exam consists of 10 preliminary multiple-choice questions and three open questions. Each open question is structured around 3 points. Each question is worth 10 points. Students must demonstrate that they can design an organizational system aligned with strategic objectives, taking into account individual characteristics, the availability of skills, and the strength of relationships within the organization. The exam score is assigned using a grade out of thirty, based on the sum of the scores from the multiple choice and the three open questions. To pass the exam (18/30), the student must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the topics by correctly answering the three questions. To achieve the maximum score (30/30 cum laude), the student must demonstrate an excellent knowledge of all the topics covered during the course and correctly answer all questions.

3- Good health and well-being
8 – Decent work and economic growth
10- Reduced inequalities
12 – Responsible consumption and production