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An introduction to business cultures

psychemedia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:24:13 GMT

Disney and Google are just two companies renowned for their ‘business culture’. Have you ever wondered why the company you work for is different from others? This unit explores how the concept of culture developed to the point where it is now possible to see and (feel) the difference between companies.

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The concept of innovation

psychemedia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:24:13 GMT

Just what is innovation? This unit examines the issues surrounding the concept of innovation. What is the difference between innovation and invention? How are organisations affected by innovation: are all of the outcomes positive? You will learn how to analyse this concept and its impact on resources, capabilities and competencies.

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Human resources: recruitment and selection

psychemedia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:24:13 GMT

Does the recruitment and selection process fill you with dread? Discrimination and equal opportunities legislation can make this area feel like a minefield. If you are faced with appointing a new employee, then this unit will provide a straight-forward guide to the process: from writing job descriptions to finally assessing who to appoint.

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Managing relationships

psychemedia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:24:13 GMT

Do you find fundraising difficult? Are others around you making your role as a fundraiser more difficult than it need be? This unit will help you to understand your role by analysing a variety of issues about the fundraising and the dilemmas and problems that organisations involved in winning resources and support are likely to face.

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Introduction to the context of accounting

psychemedia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:24:13 GMT

Revenue, profit and loss, balance sheets – are these accounting terms that intimidate you? This unit will help you to understand the very basics of accounting, from its historical beginnings to the objectives of modern day accountants. You will learn how an accountant in business balances conflicting demands to maximise market share and profit.

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The market-led organisation

psychemedia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:24:13 GMT

Marketing means different things to different people. How do you decide who to aim a campaign at? If you already have a background in marketing, this unit will improve your understanding of market orientation and (going to market). It also assesses the importance of managing key internal and external relationships.

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Understanding operations management

psychemedia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:24:13 GMT

Operations management is one of the central functions of all organisations whether producing goods or services, or in the private, public or voluntary sectors. This unit will provide you with a basic framework for understanding this function and discusses the role of operations managers, in particular the importance of focusing on suppliers and custo...

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Strategic view of performance

psychemedia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:24:13 GMT

Strategic management and planning are no longer the preserve of senior executives. This unit looks at three different approaches to strategy before analysing the direction that strategic management may take now that it has become an accumulation of small tactical decisions rather than a top-down process. If you are interested in ‘ how’ a business...

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Entrepreneurial behaviour

psychemedia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:24:13 GMT

Have you ever wanted to start your own business? This unit will give you the opportunity to consider and reflect on the personal aspects involved in transforming an innovative idea into an entrepreneurial product. You will also learn how to identify the requirements for building an appropriate entrepreneurial team.

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Investment risk

psychemedia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:24:13 GMT

Risk, in a financial context, is a synonym for uncertainty. This unit will allow those with some background knowledge of the area to explore investment risk. You will examine how and why investors are risk-averse and look at the risk factors involved in making a decision to invest.

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