Strategic Decision and Organizational Behaviour

Code:

MD147

Acronym:

DECO

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Economics

Instance: 2016/2017 - 1S (since 19-09-2016 to 16-12-2016)

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://sigarra.up.pt/fdup/disciplinas_geral.formview?p_ano_lectivo=2010/2011&p_cad_codigo=MD106&p_periodo=1S
Course/CS Responsible:	Law

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MD	0	Plano Oficial MD do ano letivo 2016	1	-	7,5	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

After completing this CU, students should be able to discuss the decision taking processes by individuals and organizations, in a strategic framework of diversified interests. Considering the contents of the first part of the program, students may be able to understand and explain the conceptual framework for analysing individual and organizational decision-making, giving examples of practical applications to the legal context. Regarding the second part, it is required that students understand the patterns organizational behaviour and the consequent outcomes of their choices. It is given particular emphasis on the understanding of differences between stakeholders and to other constraints faced by organizations, which can give rise to socially undesirable behaviours. Thus arises the ultimate goal of reflection on the issues of organizational ethics.

Learning outcomes and competences

The syllabus set provide the knowledge on the subjects treated, so students can apply them later in their academic and professional life.  The teaching methodology to be adopted serves the purposes deemed appropriate for their match the goals of fostering the students’ expert knowledge and research skills, since it focuses on theoretical presentations, a practical treatment of issues and a constructive debate. The exposition of theoretical subjects will always be illustrated with case-studies, being students involved in discussions about both the power and limitations of the theoretical advances in explaining practical and real society and organizational situations.

Working method

Presencial

Program

A – Strategic decision-making

1. Theory of decision and game theory
2. Prisoner dilemma and other typical strategic frameworks
3. Dominant strategies and the role of law
4. Nash equilibrium
5. Dynamic interaction
6. Bargaining and information
7. Behavioural game theory

 

B Organizational Behaviour
1. Introduction to organizational behaviour
2. Fundamentals of organizational behaviour: firms in particular
3. Management and structure of organizations
4. Leadership, motivation and performance of organizations
5. Conflicts and negotiation in organizations
6. The cultural dimension of organizations
7. Organizational behaviour in a context of institutional anomie
8. Organizational crime
8. Ethics and social responsability of organizations

 

Mandatory literature

Neves João César das 1957-; Introdução à ética empresarial. ISBN: 978-989-8131-35-5
Roberts John; The^modern firm. ISBN: 978-0-19-829376-7
Cruz José Manuel Neves 1965- 340; Infrações económicas e financeiras. ISBN: 978-972-32-2170-1
Baird, D., Gertner, R. & Picker, R; Game Theory and the Law, Harvard University Press, 1994
Dixit, A. & Nalebuff, B.; The Art of Strategy: A Game Theorist’s Guide to Success in Business and Life, W.W. Norton Publishing, 2010
Friedrichs David O.; Trusted criminals. ISBN: 978-0-495-60082-4
Cruz, José N.; Anomia, criminalidade e debilidades do sistema de justiça em Portugal, Boletim de Ciências Económicas da Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Coimbra, 2016 (forthcoming)
Robbins, Stephen P.; Judge, Timothy A.; Organizational behavior, 17ª ed.. ISBN: 9781292146300
Sunstein, C; Behavioral Law & Economics, Cambridge Univ. Press, 2007

Complementary Bibliography

Teixeira Sebastião; Gestão das organizações. ISBN: 84-481-4617-4
Cruz José Manuel Neves 1965-; Considerações sobre a empresa em contextos globais
Mata José; Economia da empresa. ISBN: 978-972-31-0901-6

Teaching methods and learning activities

The teaching method will mainly be comprised of lectures and classes: starting with a theoretical exposition of the teacher, and evolving later to a debate that foster the students’ capacity for constructive criticism and research on behalf of the students. They will actively participate in the learning process under tutorial supervision.

keywords

Social sciences > Economics
Social sciences > Juridical sciences

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Calculation formula of final grade

Marks obtained in the written examination.

Classification improvement

In the terms of the Assessment Regulations of the Master in Law.

Observations

Additional elements for supporting classes will be placed in the site of the discipline.