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Trust in the Workplace
Health, Sports & Psychology

Trust in the Workplace

...managing trust...The theme of trust at work presents one of the five main priorities in the Applying Psychology to Work hub. Our research highlighted that many organisations were contemplating actions that would potentially impact their employees’ wellbeing, job security and uncertainty about the future. Also, freezes on recruitment in some industries have created a...
Approaches to software development
Science, Maths & Technology

Approaches to software development

...management problems with the project. A technical audit revealed that the CAD system was incomplete and not fully tested. Its ability to deal with heavy loads had not been tested and nor had a backup service been tested. There were also outstanding problems with the accuracy of the information needed to initiate each dispatch (South West Thames Regional Health Authority,...
Heritage, whose heritage?
History & The Arts

Heritage, whose heritage?

...introduction to this album Historical property management by National Trust The issues and challenges behind the safeguarding of heritage properties by the UK's National Trust. Stonehenge and its significance Stonehenge as a heritage site valued for differing reasons by a wide range of interested parties. Managing Stonehenge Management of heritage sites like Stonehenge...
Supply chains: the supermarket
Science, Maths & Technology

Supply chains: the supermarket

...management and impact of supply chains presents fundamental organisational challenges. This material forms part of The Open University course T882 Supply chain innovation, strategy and management... Supply chains: the supermarket A short introduction to this album Shaping Tesco overseas How leading retailers have been expanding their global reach, introducing Tesco's...
Earth's physical resources: renewable energy
Science, Maths & Technology

Earth's physical resources: renewable energy

...projects of the future. This material forms part of S278, Earth's physical resources: origin, use and environmental impact... Earth's physical resources: renewable energy An introduction to this album. Wind power in Europe Which European country has the best wind resource, and which has the most turbines? Wind power in England The story of Kirkheaton wind farm, run by...
Design and Creativity
Science, Maths & Technology

Design and Creativity

...introduction to this album. New Designs: Charger Harnessing the power of technology: a designer talks about developing and testing a new charger that turns kinetic energy into electricity. New Designs: Postmobile Design for a specific market: a new designer explains how he secured sponsorship from the Royal Mail to develop his prototype. New Designs: Pushchair Redesigning...
Systems explained by Peter Checkland
Money & Business

Systems explained by Peter Checkland

...management education led him to develop his theories...Systems Thinking has been described as multi-disciplinary and is associated with a well established academic and practitioner community. It arose out of necessity. As society has become increasingly connected and the interactions between peoples have increased, traditional ways of operating have no longer sufficed....
Ten tips for students starting university
Education & Development

Ten tips for students starting university

...manage your budget [Student with a credit card drinking coffee] It can be tempting to blow all your student loan but, with the cost of living going through the roof, learning how to manage your finances will be crucial. Discover how to manage your money with our handy free course... Managing my money for young adults 2: Learn how to prepare some healthy meals [Four...