Management Foundations and Strategic Analysis

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Course Outline

  1. Course Assessment and Preparation
  2. Management Definition and Evolution
  3. Fayol’s Four Management Functions
  4. Strategic Management and Its Objectives
  5. PESTEL External Diagnosis

1. Course Assessment and Preparation

Essential Points

  • The midterm examination takes place on 30 November 2026 and lasts 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • The course assessment consists of a written examination and a participation grade.

  • Before each class, students must research the topic and prepare a current-affairs item in international entrepreneurship using sources such as BFM Business, The Economist, or an information news feed.

2. Management Definition and Evolution

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Management: the set of techniques and processes used to plan, organize, direct, and control an organization’s human, financial, and material resources in order to achieve its objectives effectively and efficiently

Essential Points

📌 Contemporary management seeks not only economic performance but also employee well-being, engagement, and development.

Memory Hook

Aligning company goals with team aspirations → performance, well-being, and engagement

3. Fayol’s Four Management Functions

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1. What components make up the course assessment?

2. What preparation is required before each class?

3. Which statement best defines management?

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When does the midterm examination take place?

On 30 November 2026.

How long does the midterm examination last?

1 hour 30 minutes.

What does the course assessment consist of?

A written examination and a participation grade.

What must students do before each class?

Research the topic and prepare a current-affairs item in international entrepreneurship.

Which sources can students use for their current-affairs preparation?

BFM Business, The Economist, or an information news feed.

What is management in organizational context?

Management is the set of techniques and processes to plan, organize, direct, and control resources.

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