Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Understand the fundamentals (theories and tools) in human and social sciences
• Identify and explain the basic theoretical trends in various fields of human sciences (law, economics, management, history, psychology, etc.) and their applications.
• Understand the social environment and the way it works, as well as the role played by different social, economic and political agents
• Analyse historical and contemporary phenomena of societies.
• Master the principles and methodologies of scientific approaches applicable in the disciplines within social and human sciences
• Give a critique and argue a point of view as part of a scientific approach
• Communicate in a clear, structured and justified manner on issues related to human and social sciences
• Develop and structure reasoning and arguments by mobilising concepts and methods specific to disciplines of human and social sciences.
• Demonstrate analytical skills.

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of this UE, the students will be able to understand why and under which conditions the firm represents an alternative to other types of economic relations, through the study of various theories of the firms.

Students will also be able to have a better thinking on the way firms are created and structured.

Content of UE

Approaches to organizational theories, Mintzberg's theory, transaction cost theory, agency theory, property rights theory, conventions theory, approach of the firm "by competence"

Prior Experience

Management I course

PLANE, J.M. (2003), "Théorie des organisations", Dunod, 126p. (Read pages 9-62 for students who didn't follow the Management I course)

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Presentation and/or works
• Oral Examination
• Written examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Oral examination
• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable