...Department of Management Personal Effectiveness Certificate of Higher Education in Management/ Funeral Management Draft Module Outline (2015/16) Code: FFMN009H4 Term: Autumn and Spring Day – Autumn Term: Tuesday or Saturday (Bloomsbury) Day – Spring Term: Saturday (Bloomsbury) Time: Weekday Evenings 18:00 to 21:00; Saturdays 10:00 Time: Room(s): TBC Code: {{module code}} Term: {{term}} to 17:00 {{day/s}} 6.00pm to 9.00pm Room: {{room}} Lecturers: Ian Harrison Peter Hirsch Keith Mattacks V1:06/07/2015 Table of Contents Personal Effectiveness – Module Overview............................................................................................ 2 Aims and Objectives................................................................................................................................ 2 Learning Outcomes ................................................................................................................................. 2 Key Readings ........................................................................................................................................... 2 Required Reading................................................................................................................................2 Recommended Reading ...................................................................................................................... 2 Journal Articles....
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...writing Report Writing Effective Learning Service Report Writing Bradford University School of Management Report Writing REPORT WRITING A report is a form of communication in one or more of the following ways: Written form Verbal form Audio-visual form A report is a form of communication that will do one or more of the following: describes analyses summarises criticises or praises makes predictions about … a subject and is based on an analysis of current or past events or identifiable phenomena. If you are studying on an undergraduate or postgraduate course you will be expected to write reports and to present findings in both written and verbal and/or audio/visual forms. You will, for example, write reports: • • • • for module assignments, e.g. case study reports presenting the results of an individual research project summarising the result of a group project and presentation reflecting on a work experience or other placement you were involved in Effective Learning Service 1 Bradford University School of Management Report Writing What’s the difference between a report and an essay? There are two main differences: aim and presentation. Aim Essays give you more opportunity to expand on possibilities, ideas or concepts. Reports deal with describing and/or analysing actual past events. Reports can be written that make predictions or recommendations for the future, but these are usually the result of an analysis of past events or of current or...
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...ice 2007/2010 and/or other Microsof t's products ref erenced are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsof t. Macromedia/Adobe and/or other such Adobe products ref erenced are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe. Dis claimer This resource has been created f or educational purposes only. The publisher or author has tried their very best to ensure that the resource pack is accurate and up -to-date. How ever, the publisher or author takes no responsibility if any of the inf or mation content is inaccurate or incorrect that may contradict or mislead in anyw ay at the time w hen the resource w as published. The publisher and author specif ically disclaim any responsibility f or any liability, loss, or risk, personal or otherw ise, w hich is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the contents of this resource. For purposes of illustrating the content and techniques described in this resource, the author has created variety of names, company names, mailing, e-ma il and internet addresses, phone and f ax numbers and similar inf ormation, all of w hich are f ictitious. Any organization, w ebsite or sof tw are application ref erenced in this resource is not an endorsement by the publisher or author. Any w ebsites...
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...------------------------------------------------- Feedback Communication Report is on Giving feedback simply means telling people how they’re going at work. But the real art of feedback is the ability to also accept feedback yourself - being prepared to listen to what others tell you, without being defensive if it’s bad news. , We are pleased to present our final report on, “Feedback Communication” feedback report has been prepared to help you identify and maximise your key strengths and development objectives. It is a key element in the senior management development programme, and is based on the recently developed management competencies. By having feedback all members within an organization will improve their communication skills if they follow the communication process, and stay away from the different barriers. It has been proven that individuals that understand the communication process will blossom into more effective communicators, and effective communicators have a greater opportunity for becoming a success. We hope that our recommendations will be helpful for you. We look forward to discussing this report with you, with members of your company. Your sincerely Zoya Malik TABLE OF CONTENTS ...
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...accident scene. 8 Determining Root causes 9 The Accident Report 11 Accident prevention 13 Accident investigation. An unplanned, unwanted, but controllable event which disrupts the work process and causes injury to people. Most everyone would agree that an accident is unplanned and unwanted. The idea that an accident is controllable might be a new concept. An accident stops the normal course of events and causes property damage or personal injury, minor or serious, and occasionally results in a fatality. Who will conduct accident investigation? Management Management is responsible for planning and developing the system, and has the authority to enforce the program. In general, management will develop investigation forms and procedures. In the same time management will provide training to supervisors and members of the safety committee. They will review accident reports and trends and perform periodic program evaluations. Supervisors...
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...transference and counter-transference issues manifest themselves in your work with participants? How about unconscious defenses? Week 1 Assignment: Learning Team Charter Team “D” Week 2 BSHS 312 Week 2 Discussion Question # 1 Do you think that a therapist should be an active participant in the treatment of his or her clients? Why or why not? BSHS 312 Week 2 Discussion Question # 2 What is the difference between positive and negative reinforcement? In your opinion, is either effective? Why or why not? Week 2 Assignments: Annotated Bibliography- Stages of Change Model Self-Management Behavior Contract: To Lose weight and lower my BMI (1450+ Words) Week 3 BSHS 312 Week 3 Discussion Question # 1 Do you agree with the necessity for autonomy as defined by the cognitive theorists? Why? BSHS 312 Week 3 Discussion Question # 2 What kinds of all-or-nothing thinking have you detected in yourself? How will you stop it? Week 3 Assignments: Site Visit Report Kitsap Recovery Center (950+ Words) Behavioral-Cognitive Tools Beck Depression Inventory (1250+ Words) Week 4 BSHS 312 Week 4 Discussion Question # 1 Describe what is meant by a genogram? BSHS 312 Week 4 Discussion Question # 2 Explain the positive and negative roles that rules can play in the family system. Week 4 Assignment: BSHS...
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...rather "What is preventing me from being more effective, and what can I do to improve?" This statement is important to me and I clearly have kept this in mind while reading, writing and in my thinking on how I will improve myself as a manager. Part of becoming a better and more effective manager is understand my strengths and weaknesses, while setting a plan in place for self-improvement. Self-improvement and becoming more effective are why I am undertaking obtaining my MBA. I have taken the LSI seriously and I am using it as part of my overall plan for self-improvement. My style falls under the Constructive Styles (11, 12, 1, and 2 o'clock positions). I believe I have this result has because I have transformed and grown as a professional over a number of years due to experiences as a manager, making mistakes and learning from mistakes. I have a personal preference of being around people - I enjoy the company of others, I am a people person, and I enjoy helping others. I prefer working on a team as opposed to working alone. At work I have the option of working from home, yet I prefer to work in the office, where I am around others and I have the ability to run ideas and get feedback from other managers and co-workers. My direct reports are not allowed to work from home (a directive from upper management) I believe it is also very important for them to see me on a daily basis if they have questions or want me to review a draft report prior to submitting. It also improves the overall...
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...FP/101 FOUNDATIONS OF PERSONAL FINANCE Start Date: 04/23/2012 Print COURSE DESCRIPTION This course provides an overview of the elements necessary for effective personal financial planning and the opportunity to apply the techniques and strategies essential to this understanding. Primary areas of study include creating and managing a personal budget, understanding and paying taxes, working with financial institutions, wise use of credit cards and consumer loans, financing automobiles and homes, and the use of insurance for protecting one’s family and property. WEEK 1 - TOPIC 1: PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING Objectives List the five steps in the personal financial planning process. Summarize what influences personal financial planning. Identify parts of a financial plan. Materials READING: Read Ch. 1 of Personal finance - Personal Financial Planning in Action: Developing a Personal Financial Plan. SUPPLEMENT: Appendix A: How to Install Quick Time Movie Player SUPPLEMENT: Appendix B: Personal Financial Planning Worksheet WEB LINK: Decision to Own a Home vs. Rent Video SUPPLEMENT: Video Transcript - Decision to Own a Home vs. Rent Assessment Please see instructor's syllabus for details on assignments. Participation/Discussion Questions WEEK 2 - TOPIC 1: MONEY MANAGEMENT Objectives Describe how to organize and prepare personal financial statements. Identify cash management products and services. Complete a personal cash flow statement. Materials ...
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...and final group report has been submitted. There are two parts to this assignment. The first Part A consists of a pre-activity self-rating of graduate capabilities. The ratings are intended to be your perception of your own capabilities. This perception should draw on your prior experiences, including your university or other studies, paid employment or volunteer work, and from sport, hobbies and other interests. The self-assessment will not be graded, nor will it be shared with others in your class. Part A serves the purpose of allowing the student to focus on graduate capabilities and reflective points to be considered while collecting material and writing up the final reflective journal. Part A is due in your tutorial class in Week 4, Thursday 28th August. Part B, consists of the self assessment post activity audit of graduate capabilities and a 2,000 word reflective journal report. The self assessment post activity audit will not be marked, but will act as support for your findings in the final report. The final report provides your analysis and reflections about the process of self-assessment that you have undertaken and analyse the evidence you have gathered. Part B is due after week 13 by midnight Sunday 16th November via Turnitin. A hard copy will need to be submitted to BESS by Friday 14th November at 4:30pm. introduction For many aspects of life, accurate self-assessment is an important and valuable skill. This applies to your own personal and...
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...and final group report has been submitted. There are two parts to this assignment. The first Part A consists of a pre-activity self-rating of graduate capabilities. The ratings are intended to be your perception of your own capabilities. This perception should draw on your prior experiences, including your university or other studies, paid employment or volunteer work, and from sport, hobbies and other interests. The self-assessment will not be graded, nor will it be shared with others in your class. Part A serves the purpose of allowing the student to focus on graduate capabilities and reflective points to be considered while collecting material and writing up the final reflective journal. Part A is due in your tutorial class in Week 4, Thursday 28th August. Part B, consists of the self assessment post activity audit of graduate capabilities and a 2,000 word reflective journal report. The self assessment post activity audit will not be marked, but will act as support for your findings in the final report. The final report provides your analysis and reflections about the process of self-assessment that you have undertaken and analyse the evidence you have gathered. Part B is due after week 13 by midnight Sunday 16th November via Turnitin. A hard copy will need to be submitted to BESS by Friday 14th November at 4:30pm. introduction For many aspects of life, accurate self-assessment is an important and valuable skill. This applies to your own personal and...
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...Unit code: SHR053-6 Personal and Professional Development Handbook (Oman) February 2014 © University of Bedfordshire 2014 Published by the University of Bedfordshire Business School Luton Campus, Vicarage Street, Luton LU1 3JU, United Kingdom Unit Handbook © University of Bedfordshire 2014 Contents Contents 2 Welcome 3 Learning resources at the University of Bedfordshire 3 1 Introduction to the unit 4 2 Overall aims of the unit 4 3 Overview of unit content 4 4 Prerequisite knowledge or skills 4 5 Learning outcomes of the unit in more detail 5 6 Programme of Workshops 6 7 Study resources for this unit 7 Recommended additional resources 7 Recommended journals and other periodicals 7 Recommended websites and online content 8 8 How to study this unit 8 9 Assessment 9 The Reflective Journal 9 Welcome Welcome to the Personal and Professional Development unit of the University of Bedfordshire MBA Programme. This handbook contains advice and information you will need to successfully complete your work on this unit. It should be read in conjunction with the overall Programme Handbook, which you should have already received. The handbook serves two main purposes: * It summarises the key concepts and provides you with a framework and a map for this unit. * It provides you with information about learning resources, infrastructure and virtual learning environments for studying the MBA at the University of Bedfordshire. If...
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... |Foundations of Personal Finance | Copyright © 2011, 2010, 2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course provides an overview of the elements necessary for effective personal financial planning and the opportunity to apply the techniques and strategies essential to this understanding. Primary areas of study include creating and managing a personal budget, understanding and paying taxes, working with financial institutions, wise use of credit cards and consumer loans, financing automobiles and homes, and the use of insurance for protecting one’s family and property. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Bajtelsmit, V. L. & Rastelli, L. G. (2008). Personal...
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...1. Discuss how personal differences and preference can impact organizational ethics. To discuss how personal differences and preference can impact organizational ethics, one must first define organizational ethics. According to Wikipedia, organizational ethics is defined as “how an organization ethically responds to an internal or external stimulus.” Personal differences and preference of people can create biases and conflict of interest since people have different likes and dislikes as well as different attitudes about culture, morals, and the way an individual carries theirself. If organizational ethics are not clearly defined within an organization, then chaos can occur. Companies need to make sure that there is a set standard of ethics and codes of conduct to assure an organization remains consistent and compliant. For example, preferences of a high-level manager on the gender of the people of whom he/she would like to work with, a specific type of educational background, or a certain income bracket of a person can lead to discrimination and prejudices against employees within that company. Personal differences of one’s culture, race, or even their appearance or characteristics should not come into play when working at a company. Diversity of an organization is vitally important and if someone is bias to a person’s personal difference, then someone can be treated unfairly or overlooked when that said person may have valuable input and resources that could help a...
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...errors or irregularities do occur, they will be detected in a timely manner. ▪ Ensures that issues arising from reporting errors are kept to a minimum and quickly resolved. ▪ Protects employees: o By clearly outlining tasks and responsibilities; o By providing checks and balances; and, o From being accused of misappropriations, errors or irregularities. What are Internal Controls? Internal controls are the practices performed by departments to provide management with reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded and transactions are authorized, valid, complete and accurate. Internal control systems operate at different levels of effectiveness. Determining whether a particular internal control system is effective is a judgment resulting from an assessment of whether the five components – Control Environment, Risk Assessment, Control Activities, Information and Communication, and Monitoring – are present and functioning....
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...PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING REPORT BUSN07020 ACADEMIC SKILLS FOR BUSINESS DIANNE LYLE - B00259359 BRENDA HUGHES WORD COUNT: 2170 30 NOVEMBER 2013 TABLE OF CONTENT 1. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 2. Personal Development Planning ………………………………………………………………………………… 4 3. SWOT Analysis ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 4. The Benefits of Personal Development Planning …………………………………………………………. 6 4.1 Benefits of PDP to Academic Performance ……………………………………………………….. 6 4.2 Benefits of PDP to Professional Life …………………………………………………………………. 6 4.3 Benefits of PDP to Personal Life ………………………………………………………………………. 6 5. Personal SMART Goals ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 6. Developing Learning, Academic & Business Skills ………………………………………………………… 8 6.1 Learning Styles ………………………………………………………………..……………………………. 8 6.2 Active Learning ……………………………..………………………………………………………………. 8 6.3 Effective Business Skills ……………………………..…………………………………………………… 9 7. Conclusion ………………………………….………………………….…………………………………………….. 10 References ………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………. 11 Appendix ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12 1. INTRODUCTION This report on Personal Development Planning (PDP) is being written to outline how important PDP is in both an academic and professional environment and also how it affects University students during their time at University and also as they progress into their future careers. Within the...
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