Learning objectives
<br />Develop student awareness of structural and evolution of food sector in the context of company management. <br />Describe firm working and structure relating to competition. <br />Provide professionally relevant know-how on economic, management and ethical company issues of food safety and quality.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
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The firm<br />
Introduction to economics and company organisation <br />
Accounting and company budgeting<br />
Company strategy: finance, aministration and strategic planning <br />
Human resources <br />
Marketing<br />
Communication and company image <br />
Logistics and production <br />
IT for company management and communications <br />
Case studies<br />
Full programme
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Bibliography
<br />Antoldi Fabio, Conoscere l¿impresa, McGraw-Hill, 2004.<br />Course reading : selected texts prepared by professor on case studies (photocopies, website links etc.).
Teaching methods
<br />Teaching method: Teacher class lessons on theory and important case studies.<br />Assessment<br />Written exam on theory and case studies.
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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