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Introduction to operations management
Money & Business

Introduction to operations management

...change when new products and services are introduced, new markets are provided for or new technologies are used. It is common for new ideas to be generated outside of operations but it is the role of the operations manager to implement those ideas. Activity 1: Introduction to operations management Timing: Allow around 50 minutes for this activity Read ‘Introduction to...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Lisa Sargood - Earth in Vision
Nature & Environment

Lisa Sargood - Earth in Vision

...change? I think it’s definitely part of natural history programme makers’ remit. When we talk about natural history programming, we’re talking obviously about a huge spectrum of different kinds of programmes and there is this great, epic, sit back, enjoy the spectacle, the wonder of this planet you live on, but then there is the whole spectrum of running all the way...
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Video 30 mins
Financial statement analysis and interpretation
Money & Business

Financial statement analysis and interpretation

...changes in the value of one item in relation to another item can help draw useful inferences about past performance as well as the estimated future performance of the company. Analysis of financial statements enables such an evaluation. Various techniques can be applied to interpret a company’s financial statements; however, it is important to be aware that these...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
The geology of Northern Ireland
Science, Maths & Technology

The geology of Northern Ireland

...climate and the thin soils on the uplands of Co. Fermanagh create the perfect conditions for Blanket bogs, which support bilberry and woolly-hair moss and species such as golden plover, hen harrier, red grouse, curlew, skylark and the Irish hare. Upland heathland has a peat covering of less than 50cm in depth. Wet heath is most common and contains cross-leafed heath,...
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Article 5 mins
Understanding devolution in Wales
Society, Politics & Law

Understanding devolution in Wales

...changes in a number of defined areas. Everything else remains reserved. A reserved powers model is where an Assembly is not permitted to make changes in a number of defined areas, but it is free to act where there is no reservation. The Assembly had a conferred powers model at the outset of devolution, but this became a reserved powers model in 2014. Both of these changes...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
In Our Time on Psychology: An OpenLearn listening list
Health, Sports & Psychology

In Our Time on Psychology: An OpenLearn listening list

...changed?" First broadcast: November 2002 Guests: Steven Pinker; Janet Radcliffe Richards; John Gray Listen to the Human Nature episode And read Steven Pinker discussing his book The Better Angels of Our Nature Altruism "If both mankind and the natural world are selfishly seeking to promote their own survival and advancement, how can we explain being kind to others,...
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Audio 5 mins
Are movies really getting longer?
History & The Arts

Are movies really getting longer?

...changed over the years. [Graph showing lengths of movies as described in the text] While older films had much more variation in length, we can see a clear pattern emerge where most movies now come in just shy of 100 minutes, and a small portion of short films stick to under 30. The mass market movie routine has clearly come to dominate as more films stick to a common...
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Article 5 mins
A January detox to kick-start your year
Health, Sports & Psychology

A January detox to kick-start your year

...lifestyle change. To learn about your diet and health and how these are connected, below are some, articles, quizzes and courses designed to make you think about why you eat what you eat. Looking for more inspiration to become a better person this year? Why not learn a language or volunteer at your local charity - Here are some new year's resolutions to get you thinking....
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Article 15 mins