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Management in Chinese cultures
Money & Business

Management in Chinese cultures

...Open University course B822 Creativity, innovation and change... Management in Chinese cultures An introduction to this album. Clan-based networking Exploring the relationship between Confucian values and the way companies do business in Asia. Guanxi How a form of business relationship that entails mutual obligation is a common way of starting up businesses in Asia....
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Investigating addiction
Science, Maths & Technology

Investigating addiction

...Open University course SD805 Issues in brain and behaviour... Physiological aspects of addictions A look at what can happen to our brain if we become addicted and a discussion of the long term effects. The addiction files Brian is an alcoholic on a journey to find out why he became an addict. Social influences on addiction Brian's social experiences are very different to...
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Video 28 mins
Art history: modern and contemporary
History & The Arts

Art history: modern and contemporary

...Open University course A226 Exploring art and visual culture... Abstract Expressionism in New York 1 In the 1940’s and 50’s, New York was becoming a centre of art. But the art world in New York was surprisingly small. Professor Michael Corris gives you a tour. Abstract Expressionism in New York 2 Bringing the New York art-scene of the 1950’s and 60’s to life:...
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Wordsworth, De Quincey and Dove cottage
History & The Arts

Wordsworth, De Quincey and Dove cottage

...Open University course A230 Reading and studying literature... Being in the lake district How Wordsworth time in this area influenced his work. Home at Grasmere Extract from the poem, as well an exploration of how it was developed. Finding Inspiration By dissecting Wordsworth’s manuscripts and Dorothy’s journals we can see what experiences had the biggest impact on...
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Fossil Detectives
Science, Maths & Technology

Fossil Detectives

...Open University, which showcases Britain’s amazing wealth of fossils, what they reveal about the mysteries of life and worlds long gone... Fossil Detectives A short introduction to this album. Megalosaurus in the Oxford museum Hermonie Cockburn intorduces and explains the birth of the Fossil Detective series and discusses the Megalosaurus, which includes a clip from the...
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Audio 56 mins
Greek Theatre
History & The Arts

Greek Theatre

...Open University course A219 Exploring the classical world... Greek Theatre An introduction to this album. Attending the theatre in Athens Historians discuss the significance and meaning of theatre in Ancient Greece. Actors in Greek theatre Why actors in ancient Greece wore masks and were highly skilled. How the plays survived How precious Greek plays survived against all...
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Audio 41 mins
Changing the way we work
Money & Business

Changing the way we work

...Open University course B822 Creativity, innovation and change... Changing the way we work An introduction to this album. Turning organisations upside down How organisational structures are changing. Using the Japanese concept of Kaisen to motivate employees. Empowerment Getting rid of conventional structures for increased productivity at work. Teleworking Working life is...
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Audio 30 mins
Understanding Globalisation
Money & Business

Understanding Globalisation

...Open University course B835 The dynamics of strategy... Understanding Globalisation Susan Segal Horn explains why the word ‘Globalisation’ is misused Cultural Homogenisation Susan Segal Horn explains how national cultures are becoming less different Technical developments Technological developments and change operate beyond national borders Is globalisation a good or...
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Audio 23 mins