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Performance and Progress

Objectives

This course aims to introduce the concepts underlining the balance of Performance and Progress in the corporate world. It is expected to be a reflective journey of their roles as leaders/professionals in a changing society.


General characterization

Code

2500

Credits

3.5

Responsible teacher

Miguel Alves Martins

Hours

Weekly - Available soon

Total - Available soon

Teaching language

English

Prerequisites

n/a 


Bibliography

Portes, M. and Kramer, M. (2011), “Creating Shared Value”, HBS

Rangan, S. (2015), “Performance & Progress: Essays on Capitalism, Business, and Society”, Oxford Rangan, S. (2018), “Capitalism Beyond Mutuality: Perspectives Integrating Philosophy and Social

Science”, Oxford

 

Teaching method

The classes consist of discussions about both the theory and its applications. Classroom participation is expected and required. Through a teaching approach that mixes case studies, short videos, class discussions and presentations, you will learn the topics referred above.

Evaluation method

Team Work and Pitch (50%)

Individual Briefing Paper (20%)

Individual Final Exam (30%): The final exam covers all topics covered in the course  


Subject matter

•    What is a convergent economy and why do we need it?
•    Why Performance AND Progress (P&P)?
•    Shared Value, Value Creation and Value Capture
•    What are the implications for management? (Strategy /Governance/Operations)
•    What are the principles behind P&P?
•    What are the tension points towards a convergent economy?
•    How to assess progress?
•    Presentation of each group findings