Performance optimization
level of course unit
3rd semester Master: 1st Study cycle
Learning outcomes of course unit
The students:
• can examine functional areas of the entrepreneurial value chain with regard to performance optimization potentials
• are able to develop key performance indicators and to set up a monitoring system
• are able to draw up a plan of measures for performance optimization and to supervise its implementation
prerequisites and co-requisites
3rd semester Master: no details
course contents
I. Restructuring within the individual functional areas
• Purchasing
• Production
• Construction
• Logistics
• Sales
• Human Resources
• Accounting
• Research & Development
II. Negotiations with creditors taking into account different partial interests
• Credit institutions and trade credit insurers
• Suppliers
• Social insurance agencies and tax authorities
recommended or required reading
Exler, M. & Situm, M. Hrsg. (2019) Restrukturierungs- und Turnaround-Management, Berlin.
Hohberger, S. & Damlachi, H. Hrsg. (2019) Praxishandbuch Sanierung im Mittelstand, Heidelberg.
von Leoprechting, G. (2018) Unternehmenssanierung, Herne.
Rüsen, T. A. (2017) Krisen und Krisenmanagement in Familienunternehmen: Schwachstellen erkennen, Lösungen erarbeiten, Existenzbedrohungen meistern, Wiesbaden.
assessment methods and criteria
• Module Exam (Financial Optimization, Performance Optimization)
• Online Questions
language of instruction
German
number of ECTS credits allocated
2
eLearning quota in percent
33
course-hours-per-week (chw)
1.5
planned learning activities and teaching methods
Blended Learning
semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered
3
name of lecturer(s)
Gunter Von Leoprechting
year of study
2
recommended optional program components
none
course unit code
24
type of course unit
integrated lecture
mode of delivery
Compulsory
work placement(s)
none