Academic Year:
2025/26
16733 - GENERAL MANAGEMENT
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Teaching Plan Information
Code - Course title:
16733 - GENERAL MANAGEMENT
Degree:
713 - Graduado/a en Administración y Dirección de Empresas
731 - Graduado/a en Derecho y en Administración y Dirección de Empresas (2019)
799 - Microtítulo en Organización Básica de la Empresa
822 - Graduado/a en Derecho y en Administración y Dirección de Empresas (2024)
839 - Graduado/a en Administración y Dirección de Empresas (2025)
859 - Graduado/a en Derecho y en Administración y Dirección de Empresas (2024)
Faculty:
102 - Facultad de Derecho
103 - Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales
Academic year:
2025/26
1.2. Course nature
822 - Basic Training
839 - Basic Training
713 - Basic Training
731 - Basic Training
859 - Basic Training
799 - Compulsory
1.3. Course level
822 - Grado (EQF/MECU 6)
839 - Grado (EQF/MECU 6)
713 - Grado (EQF/MECU 6)
731 - Grado (EQF/MECU 6)
859 - Grado (EQF/MECU 6)
799 - Estudios Propios (EQF/MECU 6)
1.5. Semester
First semester
1.6. ECTS Credit allotment
6.0
1.7. Language of instruction
Spanish
1.8. Prerequisites
There's no
1.9. Recommendations
Knowledge of user-level ophthematics. Internet access and management.
1.10. Minimum attendance requirement
Assistance is recommended since continued evaluation, active participation in class, the development of individual and group practices entail a shared responsibility between the teacher and the student.
1.11. Subject coordinator
Jose Manuel Argudin Bringas, Begoña Santos Urda, Yolanda Bueno Hernandez, Maria Concepcion Soler Matute, Marta Jose Torres Polo, Maria Angeles Luque de la Torre, Ignacio Tobaruela Delgado, Leyla Angelica Sandoval Hamon, Laura Vidal Serrano
1.12. Competences and learning outcomes
1.12.1. Competences / Results of the training and learning outcomes
This subject contributes to the acquisition of the results of the training and learning process of the subject "Business" (Basic Training Module), which are the following:
- CON01 - To know and relate the basic concepts on the functioning and structure of companies and markets, as well as the social and legal reality in which they operate
- HAB01 - Critically and systematically seeking out and use relevant information and data
- RC01 - To evaluate and interpret information related to the economic reality and the business activity
1.12.2. Learning outcomes
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1.12.3. Course objectives
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1.13. Course contents
Se pretends that the student knows the basic concepts of the company's economy and the role that business organizations play in their environment. From this perspective, the analysis of the structure, organization and conduct of the company is addressed through the study of its main functional areas and its market orientation from a strategic competitive vision.Specifically, this subject:
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It presents the basic concepts about the meaning of the company in the market economy, its structure and its functiondirective.
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Analyzes the organization of economic activitycompany.
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Explains the company's relationships with yourenvironment.
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Study the main theoretical and practical aspects of the main functional areas of thecompany.
FIRST PART: THE COMPANY AND ITS ENVIRONMENT
ITEM 1: THE COMPANY AS SOCIOECONOMIC REALITY
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Introduction: concept of company
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Evolution of the company capitalist
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The current company: a system complex
ITEM 2: THE COMPANY AND THE STRUCTURE OF PROPERTY AND CONTROL
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Evolution of the theory of entrepreneur
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Key approaches to entrepreneurs in the economy current.
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Function analysis Directive
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Property and control relations in the company
ITEM 3: MERCATE AND ENVIRONMENT
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Company orientation to the market: Concept and classes.
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Competition: Structures market.
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The general environment of company.
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The specific environment of the company: The forces competitive.
ITEM 4: COMPETITIVITY AND STRATEGY OF COMPANY
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Concept competitiveness.
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Dimensions of the competitiveness.
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Measurement of competitiveness company.
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Advantages competitive.
SECOND PART: FUNCIONAL ANALYSIS OF THE COMPANY
ITEM 5: HUMAN RESOURCES AND STRUCTURE ORGANIZATIONAL
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Concept and organizational structure of the system human
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Human behavior in organizations
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The theories of the motivation
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Leadership in the company and emotional intelligence. Styles of address
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Functions of leadership and policy staff
ITEM 6: ANALYSIS OF INVERSIONS.
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Investment: concept and classes.
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Cycle of exploitation: calculation of the Fund Maniobra.
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Cycle of capital: calculation of net cash or cash flow.
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Basic selection criteria investments:
ITEM 7: FINANCING OF THE COMPANY.
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Concept and structure of the system funding.
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Sources of financing of the company.
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Short, medium and long external funding deadline.
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Internal financing of the company: self-financing.
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Calculation of the weighted average cost capital.
ITEM 8: THE OPERATIONS FUNTION
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The role of operations and their principals decisions
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Planning, programming and control operations
ITEM 9: MARKETING FUNTION
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The marketing address in the company.
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The investigation markets.
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Marketing decisions: product, price, communication and distribution
1.14. Course bibliography
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IBORRA, M.; DASÍ, A.; DOLZ, C.; FERRER, C. (2014): Fundamentos de Dirección de Empresas. Conceptos y Habilidades Directivas. Ediciones Paraninfo, S.A., Madrid.
- MARTÍN DE CASTRO, G.; MONTORO, M.A.; DÍEZ, I.(2016): Fundamentos de Administración de Empresas. Ediciones Paraninfo S.A., Madrid.
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FUENTES, M.; CORDÓN, E.(Coords) (2014): Fundamentos de dirección y administración de empresas. Pirámide. Madrid.
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BUENO, Y.; CASANI, F.; SANDOVAL, A.; SANTOS, B.; SORIA, P.(2017): Fundamentos de Administración de Empresas. Ejercicios Prácticos. Ediciones UAM. Madrid.
- NICKELS, W.; McHUGH, J.; McHUGH, S. (2022): Understanding Business. McGraw Hill.
Supplementary bibliography
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AGUIRRE, A.A.; CASTILLO, A.M.; TOUS, D. (2009): Administración de organizaciones en el entorno actual. Pirámide, Madrid.
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BUENO, E. (2006): Curso básico de Economía de la empresa: Un enfoque de organización. Pirámide, Madrid, 4ª edición.
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CHASE, R.B.; AQUILANO, NJ.; JACOBS, F.R. (2000): Administración de Producción y Operaciones. McGraw-Hill, 8ª edición.
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DOMINGUEZ MACHUCA, J.A.; GARCIA GONZALEZ, S.; DOMINGUEZ MACHUCA, M.A.; RUIZ JIMENEZ, A.; ALVAREZ GIL, M.J. (1995): Dirección de Operaciones. Aspectos tácticos y operativos en la producción y los servicios. McGraw-Hill, Madrid.
- FERRELL, O.C.; HIRT, G.; FERREL, L.(2022): M:Business. McGrawHill.
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KOTLER, P.; ARMSTRONG, G. (2008): Fundamentos de Marketing. Pearson, Prentice Hall, México, 8ª edición.
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LUQUE, M.A.; BUENO, Y.; SANTOS, B. (2001): Curso práctico de Economía de la Empresa. Un enfoque de organización. Pirámide, Madrid.
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SANTESMASES, M.; MERINO, M.J. (2009): Fundamentos de Marketing, Pirámide, S.A. Anaya, Madrid.
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SUÁREZ SUÁREZ, A. (2005): Decisiones óptimas de inversión y financiación en la Empresa, Pirámide, Madrid, 20ª edición.
2. Teaching-and-learning methodologies and student workload
2.1. Contact hours
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#horas
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60h (40%) |
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Independent study time
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90h (60%) |
2.2. List of training activities
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1. Attendance at theory and practical classes
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50
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2. Follow-up tutorials
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2
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3. Seminars and other activities
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4. Student autonomous work
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50
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5. Preparation of assessment tests
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40
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6. Carrying out evaluation activities
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5
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Theoretical lectures: The objetive of these lectures is for the student to learn the theoretical concepts that make up the topics studied. They will be done in a dynamic way, with an initial presentation by the professor and student participation through commentary on theoretical points and press releases. Students will previously prepare the lectures with de recommended basic bibliography.
Practical classes: Their main objective is the application of theoretical concepts to practical aspects of business reality. For this, the student will participate in the resolutions of different exercises with different levels of information. Another objetive will be a deepening of the knowledge of the theoretical classes for which presentations will be made on different authors and topics indicated by the professor.
Group follow-up tutorials: The mandatory tutorials are conceived as a key element of the training of this subject, especially in the aspects related to the follow-up of the directed activities. For this reason, in addition to the possibility tat students have tu attend the tutorials in the schedules established for this purpose, they must attend, obligatorily, these tutorials planned for the follow-up of the work to be developed by the participants.
3. Evaluation procedures and weight of components in the final grade
3.1. Regular assessment
To pass the course in the ordinary call, the student must get a final grade equal to or above 5 points out of 10, resulting from applying the percentages showed in the following table.
- Final exam 50%
- Continuous evaluation 50%
- Problems and cases 15%
- Individual or group work 15%
- Punctual controls 20%
Furthermore, for these percentages to be applied, the student must get at least 5 points out of 10 in the final exam. This exam will have a theoretical and a practical part and a balance between the two es required. In the case of not obtaining at least a 5 in the final exam, the student will not pass the subject, and this will be the final grade of the course. The activities will have the weight established in the table. The activity not handed in will be graded with a zero.
The student will only be considered "No assessed" if he/she has not carried out any graded activity. Finally, the final qualification shall be set from 0 to 10 according to the current legislation.
3.1.1. List of evaluation activities
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Evaluatory activity
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Final exam that will assess the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired throughout the course, as well as the ability to analyze and synthesize
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50%
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Attendance and/or active participation of the student in the different activities and/or tutorials scheduled to monitor the subject.
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0%
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Problem solving and case studies
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15%
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Individual and/or teamwork
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15%
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Oral presentation, as well as debate and discussion.
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0%
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Controls carried out throughout the course
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20%
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3.2. Resit
To pass the course in the extraordinary call, it is required that the student gets a final grade equal to or above 5 points out of 10, resulting from applying the percentages established in the table (50% exam, 50% continuous evaluation)
For these percentages to be applied, the student must have passed the exam, that is, 5 points out of 10 in the final exam. This exam will have a theoretical and a practical part and a balance between the two es required. In the case of not passing the exam, the student will fail, and this will be the final grade of the course.
If a grade of 5 or more is obtained in the exam, the final grade of the subject will be the sum of the final exam grade plus the grade of the continuous evaluation according to the weight percentages in the table. The assignments not delivered in the ordinary call cannot ve delivered for the extraordinary call.
- Final exam 50%
- Continuous evaluation 50%
The student will be considered "Not assessed" if he/she does not take the extraordinary examen. Finally, the final qualification shall be set from 0 to 10 according to the current legislation.
Under no circumstances will activities carried out during a course be considered in subsequent courses. Therefore, students who register for the second and subsequent years must take the course and complete all the activities as if the were registering for the first time.
3.2.1. List of evaluation activities
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Final exam that will assess the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired throughout the course, as well as the ability to analyze and synthesize
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50%
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Attendance and/or active participation of the student in the different activities and/or tutorials scheduled to monitor the subject.
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0%
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Problem solving and case studies
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15%
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Individual and/or teamwork
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Oral presentation, as well as debate and discussion.
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0%
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Controls carried out throughout the course
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20%
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4. Proposed workplan
*This timetable is indicative.
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(*) The temporary programming of these contents will be determined by the teacher. All students will be informed of the date of the activities or tests and their tutorships in the established time frame for the themselves.