Student guide International Program A.Y. 2005/06

Gestione Aziendale / Decision Management
Lesson timetable, Notice board, Additional material
Lecturers
RAIMONDI MARCO
MANZINI RAFFAELLA
NOE' CARLO
Aim of the course
This course provides students with the knowledge and advanced business management tools needed to address complex decision-making problems and managing the operational implementation of the decisions made.
Syllabus
Introduction
The decision-making process:
- Definition of objectives and
constraints
- Modelling of situations
- Generating decisional alternatives
- Forecasting
- Evaluation of probable effects
- The decision
An example of a decision-making process: the technological strategy
- Technological strategy dimension
- Technology intelligence process
- Timing definition
- Technologies' selection
- Technology acquisition modality
The management of batch processes:
- Project Management
Examinations
During the course there will be two written exams followed by an oral exam. The oral exam can be taken only if students pass the written mid-terms.
Reading list
De Maio, Corso, Verganti, Bellucci, Gestire l'innovazione e innovare la gestione, Etaslibri, Milano.
Meredith, J., Mantel S.J., Project management: a managerial approach, New York, Wiley, 1995.
Further readings, slides and case studies will be indicated during the course.