General provisions

The course is given in Bachelor's Programme in Business Studies.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements and Mathematics 3b or 3c/Mathematics C, Social Studies 1b or 1a1+1a2, English 6

Learning outcomes

After completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• describe and explain central concepts and theories of decision-making related to business studies
• describe and explain concepts and theories of decision-making related to social aspects such as group dynamics and social structure and strategy
• explain how factors such as environment, emotions, values and attitudes affect judgments and decisions
• apply theoretical knowledge in decision-making in everyday situations
• use the gained expertise in a broader cultural, social, political and economic context

Content

Every day, people, organisations and businesses make a number of decisions that are more or less important. Business studies and all its parts are in one way or another about decisions. These decisions may include risk taking that can lead to small or large consequences for the individual in her/his everyday life, for organisations' different activities and businesses strategic plans. Decision-making is influenced by both internal factors within the individual and external factors in the decision-making environment of the organisation or the business. Decision-making takes place either individually or with other people, which may have both pros and cons for the individual/individuals involved in decision making. On the course we discuss and compare different theories and results based on the areas where the perspectives of the individual, the organisation and the business meet.

Instruction

Instruction takes place in the form of lectures, seminars, discussion groups, group work and advisory activities. The course is taught in English.

Assessment

The student will get one single grade, equivalent to 7,5 credits.

The examination takes place continuously through individual and group assignments. The grade for the entire course is based on an assessment of all parts of the examination. Grading criteria are presented in the study guide that applies to the course section. The following grades will be used, pass with distinction (VG), pass (G) and fail (U). Examinations handed in late will not be assessed except under special circumstances. Any remaining supplemental work must be handed in by the deadline specified in the study guide. For students who have not received a passing grade for the course, there is the opportunity to be examined without re-registration via a make-up exam.

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the university's disability coordinator.

Uppsala University does not accept cheating or plagiarism. Suspected incidents of cheating or plagiarism are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, which may issue a formal warning to the student or suspend the student from studies for a certain period.

NOTE: Only completed courses can count toward a degree.