Learning objectives
a. Knowledge and understanding: the student will acquire the basic
knowledge related to the interpretative models used to evaluate, with
reference to cooperative societies, the main internal problems and
relations with the environment.
b. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: the student will be able
to interpret and apply the most widespread governance models of
cooperative societies. Furthermore, the student will be able to evaluate
the management characteristics of the cooperatives and how these are
different from other companies.
c. Making judgments: the student will be able to profitably face the
interpretative logics of the dynamics of the cooperative societies, also
through the acquisition of a suitable interpretative model for the
continuation of the studies.
d. Communication skills: at the end of the course the student will have
acquired the ability to analyze problems (attitudes to problem solving),
relational skills and ability to express in written and oral form effectively,
with an appropriate language to discuss the topics covered in
course with the various interlocutors.
e. Learning skills: the student will learn through a correct approach to
individual study and the guided development of classroom examples.
Prerequisites
no
Course unit content
In the first part (12 hours), the economic, legal and managerial characteristics of cooperative companies will be illustrated, through some testimonies and, when possible, by company visits.
In the second part (next 12 hours), a group work will be presented and faced with the aim of developing a business project relevant to cooperative realities.
The last 4 hours of the course will be devoted to the presentation and discussion of the realized projects.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Didactic material distributed by the teacher
Teaching methods
Acquisition of the ability to apply knowledge: examples.
Acquisition of judgment: specialist contributions and classroom
discussions.
Acquisition of learning skills: development of case studies in the
classroom.
Acquisition of technical language: the meaning of commonly used terms
is explained, and classroom discussions aim to encourage the correct use
of terminology.
The verification of learning abilities will be carried out with a written
exam.
Assessment methods and criteria
Testing of learning skills will be carried out with the realization of a group work aimed at developing an entrepreneurial project relevant to cooperative realities.
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
Goal 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
