There are no prerequisites. It is advisable to have passed the basic subjects Introduction to Economics and Fundamentals of Management, and the compulsory subjects Industrial Economics and Labor Market, Design and Organizational Behavior and Organization of Work
This compulsory subject is part of the module "Organization of Work, Management and Management of Human Resources", within the subject "Organization and Management", also composed by the subject Fundamentals of Management. It is taught in the first semester of the third year of the Degree in Labor Relations and Human Resources Development.
This subject deals with business decision-making according to a strategic approach, addressing the different phases of the decision process (analysis, formulation and implementation), as well as the levels at which this process can be addressed (corporate and competitive).
The student will be able to understand how the design and implementation of a strategy can contribute significantly to the competitiveness of the firm taking advantage of opportunities and compensating for threats. The strategy of the firm is the reference point from which decisions are taken in labor relations and human resources management, which is a fundamental basis in the two most relevant professional opportunities that open to future graduates in Labor Relations and Human Resource Development.
Course competences | |
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Code | Description |
E06 | Ability to carry out different professional activities in accordance with ethical standards and principles of respect for fundamental rights. |
G01 | Ability to understand the structure and functioning of the product and labor markets. |
G04 | Familiarity with the main aspects of corporate and labor taxation. |
G05 | Ability to understand and advise on the different forms of legal organization of business activities. |
Course learning outcomes | |
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Description | |
General understanding of information in a foreign language. | |
Use of ICTs in business management procedures. | |
Seeking, analyzing and summarizing information that allows to build arguments and make judgments in the field of business management. | |
Knowledge of the theories and fundamentals of business organization and business management from structural and behavioral perspectives to ensure their effective and efficient functioning, paying special attention to the human aspects of organizations. | |
Additional outcomes | |
Description | |
To select the best strategy taking into account different internal, external and discretionary contingency factors. | |
To perform an external and internal strategic analysis of a company to identify opportunities, threats, strengths and weaknesses. | |
To define different strategies for the company based on the analysis performed and characterize them according to different typologies. | |
To determine the organizational structures and control systems suitable for the correct implementation of the selected strategy. | |
To evaluate the implications that the chosen strategy has for the company's labor relations system, as well as for the human resources function. |
Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
Class Attendance (practical) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | E06 G01 | 1.2 | 30 | N | N | ||
Class Attendance (practical) [ON-SITE] | Case Studies | E06 G01 | 0.6 | 15 | Y | N | ||
Group tutoring sessions [ON-SITE] | Guided or supervised work | E06 G01 | 0.24 | 6 | N | N | ||
Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | E06 G01 | 0.12 | 3 | Y | Y | ||
Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | E06 G01 G04 G05 | 2.4 | 60 | N | N | ||
Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | E06 G01 G04 G05 | 1.44 | 36 | Y | N | ||
Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
Total credits of in-class work: 2.16 | Total class time hours: 54 | |||||||
Total credits of out of class work: 3.84 | Total hours of out of class work: 96 |
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
Assessment of problem solving and/or case studies | 25.00% | 0.00% | Carrying out individual or group cases in the classroom. |
Progress Tests | 15.00% | 0.00% | Realization of cases and/or applications through Moodle. |
Final test | 60.00% | 100.00% | Final exam of the course |
Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
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Hours | hours |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 30 |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Case Studies] | 15 |
Group tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Guided or supervised work] | 6 |
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 3 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 60 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Problem solving and exercises] | 36 |
Global activity | |
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Activities | hours |
Author(s) | Title | Book/Journal | Citv | Publishing house | ISBN | Year | Description | Link | Catálogo biblioteca |
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Grant, Robert M. | Dirección Estratégica | Madrid | Civitas-Thompson Reuters | 2014 | 8ª edición | ||||
Guerras Martín, Luis Ángel; Navas López, José Emilio | Casos de dirección estratégica de la empresa | Madrid | Civitas-Thompson Reuters | 978-84-1308-975-1 | 2020 | (6ª edición) | http://www.guerrasynavas.com/casos_presentacion_6ed.htm | ||
Guerras Martín, Luis Ángel; Navas López, José Emilio | La dirección estratégica de la empresa: teoría y aplicaciones | Madrid | Civitas Thompson Reuters | 978-84-470-5334-6 | 2015 | (5ª edición) | http://www.guerrasynavas.com/deta5_presentacion.htm | ||
Hill, Charles y Jones, G. | Administracion Estratégica | McGraw-Hill Interamericana | 978-9701048313 | 2006 | |||||
Johnson, G.; Scholes, K. y Whittington, R. | Dirección Estratégica | Madrid | Pearson Education | 2006 | |||||
José María Gómez Gras (coord.) Varios: García-Villaverde, P.M. | Manual de casos sobre creación de empresas en España | Capítulo libro | España | McGraw-Hill | 978-84-481-7991-5 | 2011 | Parte 6: Emprendimiento social y medioambiental; Caso: Creación de SERCAMPO: detección y reorientación de una oportunidad en un contexto de cambio: Pablo Ruiz Palomino, Job Rodrigo Alarcón, Miller del Pilar Valencia de Lara, Pedro Manuel García Villaverde | https://dialnet.unirioja.es/servlet/libro?codigo=517721 | |
Navas López, J.E. y Guerras Martín, L.A. | Fundamentals of Strategic Management | Pamplona | CIVITAS-Thompson Reuters | 978-84-470-4294-4 | 2013 | http://www.guerrasynavas.com/fde_presentacion.htm | |||
Navas, J.E. & Guerras, L.A. | Fundamentos de Dirección Estratégica de la Empresa | Libro | Pamplona | CIVITAS-THOMSON REUTERS | 987-84-9135-800-8 | 2016 | 2ª edición. Manuel principal de la materia | https://www.guerrasynavas.com/fde_presentacion.htm | |
Villasalero Díaz, Manuel; Donate Manzanares, Mario Javier; Guadamillas Gómez, Fátima | Aplicación de cuestionarios en línea basados en Guerras y Navas (2007) | 2010 | http://guerrasynavas.com/test_online.htm |