BUSINESS AND POLITICS: HISTORY AND INSTITUTIONS

Lorenzo Castellani

Instructional goals

A) Historical relationship between business and politics; B) The role of management in the private and public sector; C) Comparative approach to public-private sector relationship;

Prerequisites

None

Intended learning outcomes

A) Recognition and analysis of historical sources, documents and political doctrines related to history of business and politics; Drawning scenario with the use of applied history in this field; Comparing political systems and business environment with a historical perspective;

Course Contents

History and Institutions of Business and Politics;

Reference Books

Materials shared by the Professor: Articles and Chapters in PDF; Slides; Notes;

Teaching Methods

Oral lessons and debate;

Assessment Method

Written exam - 2 open-end questions;

Thesis assignment criteria

Minimum vote 27/30

Week 1 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus

Introduction to history of private and public sector;

Week 2 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus

Business and Politics in the USA

Week 3 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus

Business and Politics in Britain

Week 4 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus

Business and Politics in France

Week 5 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus

Business and Politics in Italy

Week 6 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus

Business and Politics in Germany;

Week 7 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus

Business and government in Japan

Week 8 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus

Multinationals and global governance

Week 9 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus

Comparative history of management -1;

Week 10 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus

Comparative history of management - 2;

Week 11 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus

Comparative history of Management - 3;

Week 12 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus

Comparative history of management - 4;