http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/5 FE - Business / Management / Office Studies http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/15853 Identifying a Management Project Division for Lifelong Learning - University of Bath This is an overview of Section 1 of the Conducting a Management Project Unit. This is part of a University of Bath accredited Level 5 study unit in Management and Leadership (also CMI accredited) which is delivered via the Moodle VLE. This first section provides a brief overview of the stages of conducting a management project. It then focuses on the initial first step of identifying and justifying a possible management area that requires investigation. There are links to interactive learning objects created with Xerte Online Toolkits, external websites and suggested activities and reading. We have provided links to zipped versions of the Xerte resources for sharing and repurposing. Learning Outcome: 1. Identify and justify a management area for investigation that has an implication for a work related area Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:20:32 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/15538 Internet for business and management Angela Joyce Internet for business and management is a tutorial from the Virtual Training Suite. The Virtual Training Suite tutorials aim to help university and college students to develop Internet research skills to assist with their coursework and assignments. The tutorials were written by a national team of UK university or college lecturers and librarians. They recommend key websites in their subject and help students to make discerning use of the Internet to help find information for coursework, literature reviews or personal research. This is an archived version of the tutorial. As of the 1st of August 2011 any further development of the tutorials is being undertaken by TutorPro at http://www.vtstutorials.co.uk Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:45:45 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/15519 Leadership and the Organisation Division for Lifelong Learning - University of Bath This is an overview of Section 1 of the Being a Leader Unit. This is part of a University of Bath accredited Level 5 study unit in Management and Leadership (also CMI accredited) which is delivered via the Moodle VLE. This first section is about the impact of the internal and external environment of an organisation on the demands and expectations of leadership. There are links to interactive learning objects created with Xerte Online Toolkits, external websites and suggested activities and reading. We have provided links to zipped versions of the Xerte resources for sharing and repurposing. Learning Outcomes: 1. Evaluate the impact of the organisational culture and values, social concerns and expectations on leadership 2. Discuss how organisational specific legal, regulatory and ethical requirements impact on leadership demands Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:52:32 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/15518 An Introduction to Quality Division for Lifelong Learning - University of Bath This is an overview of Section 1 of the Meeting Stakeholder and Quality Needs Unit. This is part of a University of Bath accredited Level 5 study unit in Management and Leadership (also CMI accredited) which is delivered via the Moodle VLE. This first section is about an introduction to quality management, planning and strategy within an organisation. There are links to interactive learning objects created with Xerte Online Toolkits, external websites and suggested activities and reading. We have provided links to zipped versions of the Xerte resources for sharing and repurposing. Learning Outcomes: 1. Evaluate the importance of quality 2. Carry out quality planning and standard setting within an organisation Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:51:12 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/15515 Assessing Performance and Providing Feedback Division for Lifelong Learning - University of Bath This is an overview of Section 2 of the Performance Management Unit. This is part of a University of Bath accredited Level 5 study unit in Management and Leadership (also CMI accredited) which is delivered via the Moodle VLE. This second section is about assessing performance and providing feedback. There are links to interactive learning objects created with Xerte Online Toolkits, external websites and suggested activities and reading. We have provided links to zipped versions of the Xerte resources for sharing and repurposing. Learning Outcome: 1. Assess performance and provide feedback Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:46:55 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/15514 Personal Development Mini Case Study Division for Lifelong Learning - University of Bath This is an introductory mini case study (includes some audio) that forms part of the Personal Development as a Manager and Leader unit. This is part of a University of Bath accredited Level 5 study unit in Management and Leadership (also CMI accredited) which is delivered via the Moodle VLE. This mini case explores a new manager's personal development needs. There is a link to the interactive learning object created with Xerte Online Toolkits. We have provided a link to a zipped version of the Xerte resource for sharing and repurposing. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:45:10 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/15513 Information for Decision Making Division for Lifelong Learning - University of Bath This is an overview of Section 1 of the Information-based Decision Making Unit. This is part of a University of Bath accredited Level 5 study unit in Management and Leadership (also CMI accredited) which is delivered via the Moodle VLE. This first section is about choosing an issue to investigate and identifying the information required for decision making. There are links to interactive learning objects created with Xerte Online Toolkits, external websites and suggested activities and reading. We have provided links to zipped versions of the Xerte resources for sharing and repurposing. Learning Outcome: 1. Identify and select appropriate sources of data and information. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:43:03 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/15507 Exploring Self-Development Division for Lifelong Learning - University of Bath This is an overview of Section 1 of the Personal Development as a Manager and a Leader Unit. This is part of a University of Bath accredited Level 5 study unit in Management and Leadership (also CMI accredited) which is delivered via the Moodle VLE. This first section is about recognising the importance of self-development and using tools to begin this process. There are links to interactive learning objects created with Xerte Online Toolkits, external websites and suggested activities and reading. We have provided links to zipped versions of the Xerte resources for sharing and repurposing. Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain the importance of continual self-development in achieving organisational objectives; 2. Assess current skills and competencies against organisational requirements and objectives, and identify personal development needs. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:24:51 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/15071 The World of Work - quiz Q Projects LSN Bishop Auckland College The world of work quiz using powerpoint. Learners have to select the correct options. Sun, 15 May 2011 14:56:11 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/14729 File management - folder structure Q Projects LSN Somerset College of Arts & Technology Word document detailing how a folder structure should be set up: based on Early years documents for a VLE Sat, 02 Apr 2011 13:25:08 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/14728 E-Curriculum Corner: resource storage and retrieval Q Projects LSN Somerset College of Arts & Technology Word document flowchart: E-Curriculum Corner: resource storage and retrieval, CPD and DEVELOPMENT of POLICIES PROCEDURES. Greater awareness of what resources C&J students use and how they search and retrieve. Sat, 02 Apr 2011 13:15:54 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/14135 Web search engine : company name search Simon James Simon James This is an animation to illustrate the results retrieved from entering particular terms into an Internet search engine. The term entered into the search box here is Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:11:57 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/14048 Group shot of four people Kristian Besley Kristian Besley This resource is a picture of four people, two men and two women in business dress, standing up talking to each other. This is a computer-generated image and not a photograph. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:07:38 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/14033 Macro-environmental scanning Lewis Jones Exercise looking at the business environment and the tools available to organisations to monitor this environment. Considers in detail the use of macro-environmental scanning as part of a PEST (Political, Economic, Social and Technological) analysis. Includes interactive quizzes and self assessment tests. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:07:10 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/14025 Equality quiz Geoff Foot This resource comprises a quiz on various aspects of equality, and was funded by the LSN as part of the Q projects programme. The resource was designed & produced by Regent College. Wed, 01 Jan 0002 00:00:00 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13988 PEST 6 - How to conduct a PEST analysis Lewis Jones Exercise describing how to conduct a PEST (Political, Economic, Social and Technological) analysis. Includes interactive self assessment tests. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:05:31 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13958 Image of part of a keyboard and notepad Kate Pearce Kate Pearce This is a graphic image of part of a computer keyboard and a pad of yellow post-it notes. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:04:22 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13932 Facial expressions Kristian Besley Kristian Besley This is a page with four boxes and containing pictures of 3 men and a woman Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:03:29 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13857 Example of a badly designed Web page Simon James Simon James This resource is an interactive example of a non-accessible website. By rolling over particular features of the site, students can read explanatory text highlighting what is wrong with these features, and what kind of users they might affect in terms of accessibility. Some of the inappropriate features highlighted here include: flashing text; underlined text; use of capitals; and use of novelty fonts. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:00:54 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13850 Illustration depicting how email is sent Simon James Simon James An illustration showing email being sent from one business / customer to another. (Copyright Swansea College 2005) Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:00:42 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13830 Table summarising information on website visits Simon James Simon James This is an illustration of a table detailing the traffic on a particular website. It highlights the number of visits, hits and unique visitors to the site. This resource is copyright Swansea College 2005. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:59:57 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13817 Quiz on external business factors Simon James Simon James Crossword quiz on external factors which influence business Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:59:27 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13807 Map of the British Isles and northern Europe Kristian Besley Kristian Besley This is an outline map of the British Isles and a part of northern Europe including northern France, Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg. Two flags of Japan are positioned in the north-east area of Britain. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:59:11 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13780 Percentage use of credit cards in the UK Kristian Besley Kristian Besley Brief animation showing the percentage use of credit cards in the UK Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:58:23 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13769 PEST analysis diagram Simon James Simon James Diagram depicting PEST analysis. This includes the political, economic, social and technological factors in the macro-environment. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:54:51 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13752 Image of a checklist Simon James Simon James This is an illustration of a checklist attached to a clipboard. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:54:08 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13745 Introductory presentation to business finance Simon James Simon James a detailed introduction showing the importance of finance to a business Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:53:50 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13742 E-commerce security Kate Pearce Kate Pearce This resource introduces the various key issues businesses need to take into account when building commercial websites, with a particular emphasis on security. Clicking on sub-headings reveals information about each issue. These are: the need for a secure server through which information can be encrypted; the operating system used, typically Unix or Windows; the server scripting support that will allow users to interact with the website in question; search engine registration; and the capacity to process credit and debit card transactions securely. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:53:46 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13716 Image of a yellow cross Kristian Besley Kristian Besley This an image of a yellow cross superimposed on a map. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:52:52 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13698 Connecting to a website Kate Pearce Kate Pearce This is an animation to illustrate what happens when a server connects to a website. The animation shows the server's cookie - a text file containing information about the user - being picked up by the Web browser. This results in the user being recognised by the website to which he or she is connecting. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:52:16 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13608 How a computer virus spreads Simon James Simon James An interactive learning object demonstrating how a virus infects other computers on a business network. (Copyright Swansea College 2005) Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:48:12 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13602 Email Kate Pearce Kate Pearce This is a graphic illustration depicting an email address and binary code. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:47:57 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13541 Book Market in Old Delhi Simon James Simon James Photograph of the book market in Old Delhi (Publisher: Columbia University) Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:45:18 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13468 Business to consumer (B2C) Kate Pearce Kate Pearce This is a graphic illustration depicting a business to consumer or customer (B2C) relationship. It shows two people gathered around a computer (the 'business'), and an individual seated separately at another computer (the 'customer'). Two way arrows interlink these two groupings. Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:21:16 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13444 Map of Europe (outline only) Simon James Simon James This is an illustration of a map of Europe with a crosshair over Wales. The map is an outline only and no cities are marked. Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:20:16 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13443 Pie chart Simon James Simon James A colour illustration of a pie chart diagram. Copyright of this resource is held by Swansea College 2005. Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:20:16 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13439 Equal opportunities in the work place Geoff Foot Resource looking at different aspects of equal opportunities in the workplace. There are video clips showing examples of racial and disability discrimination and fair and unfair dismissal. There is also a clip dealing with employment contracts. There are multiple choice questions and information and links to related websites. This resource was designed and produced by GLOSCAT. Wed, 01 Jan 0002 00:00:00 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13381 Micro-environmental scanning Lewis Jones Exercise explaining the process of environmental scanning and looking in detail at the elements of a micro-environment. Includes interactive self assessment tests. Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:17:34 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13360 Image of a pair of hands holding coins Simon James Simon James a pair of hands showing a large amount of cash Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:16:37 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13313 PEST analysis Simon James Simon James Interactive description of PEST analysis Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:14:34 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13277 Social trends Graham Ashman Graham Ashman This learning object provides brief information on the sort of social trends people aspire to including housing, cars, food and clothing. Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:13:04 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13219 Notepad and font size Kate Pearce Kate Pearce This resource is a photograph of a notepad, specifically a pad of post-it notes, against the font size banner head from word processing software. The photograph indicates that the font in use is Times New Roman, size 10. Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:10:59 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13211 GroupWise email tutorial : proxy settings Karl Florczak Karl Florczak This tutorial demonstrates how to change the proxy settings in GroupWise email. This resource was produced as part of the North West Content Exchange (NWCE) program. Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:10:46 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13197 GroupWise email tutorial : junk mail settings Karl Florczak Karl Florczak This tutorial demonstrates how to set the junk mail preference settings in GroupWise Email. The resource was created by North West Content Exchange Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:10:12 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13191 Confirming a booking Lewis Jones Lewis Jones Exercise focusing on communication skills required in the travel industry. Example covers the procedures involved confirming a package holiday booking. Includes the phonetic alphabet and guidance on writing a standard letter. Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:09:49 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13168 PEST 1 : introduction Lewis Jones Exercise looking at PEST (Political, Economic, Social and Technological) analysis in the formation of a business strategy. Includes interactive self assessment tests. Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:08:39 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13137 Image of a clipboard Simon James Simon James This is a picture of a clipboard attached to which is a set of questions Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:07:21 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13121 Business analysis techniques Simon James Simon James Interactive exercise on PEST factors in business Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:06:49 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13105 Photographic image of burning banknotes Kristian Besley Kristian Besley This is a photograph of a pile of American dollars going up in flames. Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:06:23 GMT http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13106 Image of mouse and pad Kate Pearce Kate Pearce This is a graphic image of a computer mouse and a yellow pad of post-it notes. Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:06:23 GMT