The program of “Psychology of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Integrated Systems” aims to offer the student an introduction to the main theories and research in these psychological fields to address basic issues and the main interventions in these domains. The following themes will be addressed: entrepreneurship phenomenon of multidisciplinary interest; cognition and entrepreneurship; values and personality entrepreneurs; creativity and innovation; integrated systems.
Amato, C. (2013). Psicologia dell'imprenditore: Anatomia di una vocazione. Roma: Armando Editore.
Legrenzi, P. (2005). Creatività e innovazione. Come nascono le nuove idee. Bologna: il Mulino.
REFERENCE SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES:
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Gorgievski, M. J., & Stephan, U. (2016). Advancing the psychology of entrepreneurship: A review of the psychological literature and an introduction. Applied Psychology, 65(3), 437-468. (Su Moodle)
Palazzeschi, L., Bucci, O., & Di Fabio, A. (2018). High Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Professionalism (HELP): A New Resource for Workers in the 21st Century. Frontiers in Psychology. Organizational Psychology, 9, 1480.doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01480 (Su Moodle)
INNOVATION
Costantini, A., Sartori, R., & Ceschi, A. (2017). Reviewing psychological facets of worplace innovation. European Work and Organizational Psychology in Practice. Special Issue on Workplace Innovation, 1, 6-18. (Su Moodle)
Duradoni, M., & Di Fabio, A. (2019). Intrapreneurial Self-Capital and Sustainable Innovative Behavior within Organizations. Special Issue in Sustainability MDPI, 11(2), 322; doi:10.3390/su11020322 (Su Moodle)
Palazzeschi, L., Bucci, O., & Di Fabio, A. (2018). Re-thinking innovation in organizations in the Industry 4.0 scenario: New challenges in a primary prevention perspective. Frontiers in Psychology. Organizational Psychology, 9, 30.doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00030 (Su Moodle)
INTEGRATED SYSTEIMS
Camarinha-Matos, L. M., Afsarmanesh, H., Galeano, N., & Molina, A. (2009). Collaborative networked organizations–Concepts and practice in manufacturing enterprises. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 57(1), 46-60.
Suominen, A., Seppänen, M., & Dedehayir, O. (2018). A bibliometric review on innovation systems and ecosystems: a research agenda. European Journal of Innovation Management. doi: 10.1108/EJIM-12-2017-0188 (Su Moodle)
Learning Objectives
Knowledge and understanding
Know and understand the main concepts and theoretical approaches elaborated in the field of Psychology of entrepreneurship, innovations and integrated systems.
Applying knowledge and understanding
Know and recognize the main concepts and theoretical approaches elaborated in the field of Psychology of entrepreneurship, innovations and integrated systems. Choose methodological orientations and tools for analysis and intervention on the basis of the characteristics of specific contexts.
Making judgements
Students will be invited to reflect on the subjects matter of the course, to argue by developing a critical attitude anchored to scientific bases, actively and constructively participating in work and group discussions in class.
Communication skills
Learning a vocabulary relevant to the subject of study and the use of a technical language to communicate and argue the concepts studied. Practicing communicative and relational skills even in small group context, particularly in the processes of collaboration, negotiation, decision-making and production.
Learning skills
The themes and methods used in the course of "Psychology of entrepreneurship, innovations and integrated systems " are aimed at encouraging self-learning and self-updating skills in relation to the discipline, experiencing the importance of mastering numerous and diverse sources.
Prerequisites
None
Teaching Methods
Knowledge and understanding
Frontal lessons; lectures with experts on specific topics linked to the exam; reading research articles.
Applying knowledge and understanding
Exercises, group activities of elaboration and material production.
Making judgments
Seminar activities and related critical in-depth analysis in class, group discussion on specific topics that are parts of the exam program on the basis of the scientific articles of reference.
Communication skills
Use of a technical vocabulary, specific and relevant to the topics matter of the course.
Learning skills
The program includes activities that will be carried out autonomously with critical reflection on the scientific article of reference.
Further information
None
Type of Assessment
written examination
Course program
The program of “Psychology of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Integrated Systems” aims to offer the student an introduction to the main theories and research in these psychological fields to address basic issues and the main interventions in these domains. The following themes will be addressed: entrepreneurship phenomenon of multidisciplinary interest; cognition and entrepreneurship; values and personality entrepreneurs; creativity and innovation; integrated systems.