Management

Objectives

The main objective of the Management course unit is to introduce students to a set of concepts and tools that will enable them tounderstand the nature of the systemic and integrated functioning of organizations, and evaluate the multidisciplinary methods and resources necessary for their operation. It is intended that students become empowered with the skills that enable them to contribute active and positively to the sustainable growth of organizations, with a particular focus on the following aspects: Culture, ethics, and organizational structure; Accounting and Financial Analysis; Investment Appraisal; Planning and Strategic Management;Marketing Fundamentals. The application of the knowledge acquired is valid for both firms in activity, and entrepreneurial projects,like start-ups resulting from Innovation & Technology Development. The course integrates the simulation management game IST Management Challenge (ISTMC).

Program

1. Introduction to Management. Culture, ethics, and organizational structure.
2. Financial Analysis.
3. Investment Project Appraisal.
4. Strategic management.
5. Marketing.

Teaching Methodologies

The Final Grade for the Management course is the sum of two components:
a) Individual assessment:
1. Multiple choice final test (score max.: 10 points, 50% of the final grade; minimum required: 4.5 points). Students can do the test in two different dates; the best score of both tests prevails.
2. Four Exercises/quizzes to be done in class (max score of each exercise: 2 points; max score in this part: 8 points, 40% of the final grade)
b) Group work :
Management game – IST Management Challenge (ISTMC)
2 points according to the the performance and valid participation of the group in the ISTMC (teams with 3-5 students) - 10% of the final grade.

Bibliography

Daft, Richard L. and Benson, A. (2016), Management, 1st edition, Cengage Learning EMEA.
Kotler, P. and Keller, K. (2016), Marketing Management, 15th Global Edition, Pearson-Prentice Hall.
Manual do Global Management Challenge.
Soares, João O. (2015), “Apontamentos de Contabilidade”, Folhas da unidade
curricular de Gestão, DEG-IST, Universidade de Lisboa.
Soares, João O. (2015), “Análise de Projetos de Investimento: conceitos fundamentais” – Folhas da unidade curricular de Gestão,DEG-IST, U. Lisboa.