Empreendedorismo e Gestão de Empresas

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In theoretical classes, a description of each subject and its concepts is made, which is complemented by the resolution of practical examples and application exercises whenever possible.
In the theoretical-practical classes, a theoretical subjects are applied through out the resolution of exercises, applying the acquired knowledge.
There is a group project component in which an assignment must be addressed: a business plan, the simulation of a project planning and management using CPM / PERT techniques or any other related to the course subject. These assignments will will lead to a monograph.

The objectives are to understand the basic principles of organization and management of companies and organizations, from the strategic level to the operational level in the multiple aspects, creating a common domain of knowledge between engineers and managers.

At the end of this course students should be able to:
Understand the influence of economic, social, technological and political environments on organizations and their managers.
Understand the importance of competitiveness and business ethics and use tools and know-how that allow management to be carried out in the context of the company culture and in a business perspective that is open to innovation and change.
Identify the different planning horizons of the operations and the procedures to be applied in each case.
Anticipate needs, plan and scale resources, ensuring compliance with goals and optimizing operations.
Apply project planning and control techniques.
Know the different philosophies of production management.
Generally, the aim is to develop problem-solving skills by applying the knowledge acquired

Organization and Management
Organizations and companies – The Management functions;
The evolution of management theories.
Organizations and the environment, strategic planning and product lifecycle.
The entrepreneurship.
the business plan as a business management tool. 
The financial statements in the scope of business management.
the business plan as a business management tool. 
Fundamentals for analysis and management of companies, economic and financial indicators and fundamental management ratios.
Financial analysis and economic viability of investments and projects.
Project management using CPM and PERT techniques.

NAO

LISBOA, J. [et al.] , (2004), “Introdução à Gestão das Organizações”, editora Vida Económica

ROBBINS, Stephen P.; COULTER, Mary, “Management”, Prentice-Hall, 6th ed. [658 ROB]

SEBASTIÃO TEIXEIRA, (1998),“Gestão das Organizações”, Alfragide ,McGraw-Hill

MARQUES PINTO, C.A. [et.al.] (2009).”Fundamentos de Gestão”, 2ª Ed.Lisboa, Editorial Presença

CARVALHO,J.E. (2009),”Gestão de Empresas”, 1ª Ed.Lisboa, Edições Sílabo