Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Business en Recht
Business organisation 140932/3483/2526/1/36
Study guide

Business organisation 1

40932/3483/2526/1/36
Academic year 2025-26
Is found in:
  • Associate Degree of Transports and Logistics (Antwerp), programme stage 1
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Teaching staff: De Brucker Klaas, De Maere Mick, Van Meir Dominique
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Module 2
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of tolerance: This course unit is eligible for tolerance according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 78,00 hours

Learning outcomes (list)

You explain the difference between the types of companies, organizations, and institutions.
You explain how an organization formulates its strategy, vision, and mission in the short and long term.
You explain the concepts of process, procedure, project, and work instruction in a concrete case.
You define how products are created throughout the business chain.
You name the different types of businesses.
You describe the main characteristics of the various types of employment contracts and employment relationships.
You explain the different types of costs.
You describe how organizations interact with the various stakeholders in their environment.
You formulate in a concrete case how a company can increase efficiency and effectiveness through process improvement.
You explain how techniques such as Total Quality Management (TQM) and Lean Management contribute to efficiency and customer satisfaction.
You explain how corporate culture and ethical entrepreneurship influence the internal functioning and external reputation of an organization.

Study material (list)

Online Learning material on DigitapMandatory

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials16,00 hours
Practicum8,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours54,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series70,00Schriftelijk
1st examination periodSkills assessment during the examination series30,00Schriftelijk
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series70,00Schriftelijk
2nd examination periodSkills assessment during the examination series30,00Schriftelijk