Social Science and Psychology

Big business goes green [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)]

(Introductory, 10 mins)

As part of ‘How Green Is Your High Street’, The Money Programme team filmed interviews with several high-profile business leaders. Here we provide extended versions of two of those interviews, along with expert insight from Open University lecturer Anja Schaefer.

The importance of interpersonal skills

(Introductory, 3 hrs)

To succeed in management you need good interpersonal skills, you need to understand how to deal with other people. This unit will help you gain an awareness of your skills and understand that an awareness of the interpersonal skills of others can help us enormously in dealing with the work tasks we are responsible for.

You and your money

(Introductory, 8 hrs)

Debt has now become a part of everyday life. Debt can be used in the economic system to channel growth but at the same time involves risks for indebted individuals. In this unit you will explore the different types of debt and loans and some of the associated concepts, arming yourself with more information to plan your financial future.

What is obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)?

Find out more about obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), an anxiety-related disorder in which people worry excessively about particular issues.