...Unit 4 Business Communication P5 Explain the legal and ethical issues in relation to the use of business information In this P5 I’m going to explain the legal and ethical issues of tesco. Legal issues • Data Protection Act 1998 • Freedom of Information Act 2000 • The Computer Misuse Act 1990 Data Protection Act 1998 The Data Protection Act 1998 regulates the processing of information relating to individuals, including the obtaining, holding, use or disclosure of such information. The Act gives individuals rights of access in relation to personal data which is about them, which means that participants’ can ask for copies of personal data collected by a researcher. It requires that anyone who processes personal data must comply with eight principles, which make sure that personal data are: • fairly and lawfully processed; • processed for limited purposes; • adequate, relevant and not excessive; • accurate and up to date; • not kept for longer than is necessary; • processed in line with your rights; • secure • not transferred to other countries without adequate protection. Freedom of Information Act 2000 The Freedom of Information Act 2000 came into force on January 1st 2005. It provides a general right of access to information held by public authorities, and is intended to increase openness and transparency. Anybody, anywhere in the world can make a request under the Freedom of Information Act. The Computer...
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...Communication Verbal Information – The sharing of information between two or more individuals by using speech. It is important for a business to use verbal communication in their work place as they would need to communicate with customers etc. Verbal communication is important throughout a business as it is used in all businesses and all sectors of a business. Workers using verbal communication must ensure that they are using the correct tone of voice and talking in a professional manor while in the work place. People using verbal communication could also ensure they have the correct body language and could also include eye contact. The purpose of verbal communication is so the people visiting the work place are able to interact with the employees if they need help with something. Another purpose of verbal communication is so the person on the receiving end of the conversation is able to understand and hear the tone of voice and the emotion throughout the words. Written Information – Written communication involves any type of interaction that makes use of the written word. Written communication is communication through email, texts, letters etc. This is the type can be between two or more individuals. Communicating through written information is becoming more essential as the years go on. Written communication however need to be wrote in a professional manor and include good sentence structures, a correct order of sentences. Written communication is more reliable than verbal...
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...Unit 4 Business Communication (P1/M1) by Renee Baafi-Owusu To: Paul Barker From: Renee Baafi-Owusu RE: OO/PJB/Unit 4/P1/M1 Date: 25/09/15 Explain different types of business information, their source and purpose (P1) What is communication? It is transferring information from one part of a business to another which leads to some outcome, change of behaviour. Formal communication is an agreed procedure, whereas informal communication is a causal way of sharing information to each other. There are 5 different types of communication which are: Verbal communication: It is sharing information with individuals by talking. There is non-verbal communication which is not communicating by talking which includes: facial expression, eye contact, appearance and many more. Written communication: Written communication is a type of communication which is a type of interaction that involves written words, such as: email, poster, flyers, brochures and letters. On-Screen communication: This is a type of communication which produces information on screen such as: TV advertisements or on YouTube where advertisements are played before a video starts to play. Multi-Media communication: Multimedia communication is a type of communication which shows information in various media formats such as: Images, videos and audio broadcast/podcast. Web-based communication: It is a type of communication which shares information, words or ideas over the Internet. The information can be shared on: webpages...
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...Data Protection Act 1998 Data protection principles, which make sure that personal information is: o Fairly and lawfully processed; o Processed for limited purposes; o Adequate, relevant and not excessive; o Accurate and up to date; o Not kept for longer than is necessary; o Processed in line with the rights of individuals; o Secure; and o Not transferred to other countries without adequate protection. Computer Misuse Act 1990 Hacking has been around almost as long as the Internet; some people just love to try and break into a computer system. Prior to 1990, there was no legislation in place to tackle the problems caused by hacking. Although everyone knew that it was wrong and should be against the law, there was nothing that anyone could do about it. As the problem grew, it became apparent that specific legislation was needed to enable hackers to be prosecuted under the law. So, in 1990, the Computer Misuse Act was passed. The Computer Misuse Act (1990) Recognized the following new offences: Unauthorized access to computer material o Unauthorized access with intent to commit or facilitate a crime o Unauthorized modification of computer material. o Making, supplying or obtaining anything which can be used in computer misuse offences. o Freedom of Information Act 2000 o Has a huge impact- increased work load- o Applies to all Public Authorities, i.e. schools, colleges. government etc ...
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...BUSINESS COMMUNICATION Semester: One Code: BC-101.1 Total Hours: 45 Hours per week: 3 Credits: 2 COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed to equip students with the requisite skills to function effectively in the workplace. The course covers basic grammar, the organization and documentation of meetings, proposal and report writing and it seeks to develop verbal and non- verbal skills in the individual students. GENERAL OBJECTIVES At the end of this course students should be able to: 1. Understand the role of communication in the business environment. 2. Produce a variety of business documents required for successful communication in the workplace. 3. Effectively prepare for the employment process 4. Communicate effectively at business meetings. 5. Acquire improved interpersonal and organizational skills to function in the workplace. UNIT ONE INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION IN ORGANISATIONS Specific Objectives At the end of this unit, students should be able to: 1. Explain the components of the communication process and 2. Develop an awareness of contemporary business communication needs and situations. Content 1. Stages of Communication 2. Routes of Communication 3. Styles of Communication UNIT TWO ORGANIZATIONAL WRITING Specific Objectives At the end of this unit, students should be able to: 1. Write and present business documents. Content 1. Short Reports • Incident Report ...
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...ITM UNIVERSITY UPARWARA, NEW RAIPUR Syllabus for MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION EFFECTIVE FROM THE SESSION: 2012-2013 Semester –I ITM UNIVERSITY, NEW RAIPUR Master of Business Administration Semester –I List of subject for Academic Session 2012 – 13. Serial No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. List of Subjects Principles of Management Managerial Economics Financial Accounting Environment Management Quantitative Techniques Business Legislation Communication Skills- I Computers for Managers ITM UNIVERSITY, RAIPUR Master of Business Administration Subject: Principles of Management Semester-I Unit I Introduction - Nature, function, definition and importance of management, Definition, nature, purpose and scope of management, Functions of a manager, an overview of planning, organizing, staffing leading and controlling. Is management a science or art? Unit II Development of Management Thought - Scientific management; Contribution of Taylor, Fayol, Mary Follet, Elton Mayo; Hawthorne experiments, Contingency approach, Indian heritage in production and consumption. Management and administration, Management as a profession, Professionalism of management in India, Management ethics and management culture, Skills required of manager, Classification of skills, Methods of skills development. Unit III Management Planning - Concept of planning, objectives, Nature, Types of plan, Stages involved in planning, Characteristics of a good plan, Importance, Limitations of planning, Making...
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...CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS BUSINESS COMMUNICATION H/502/5413 LEVEL 3 UNIT 6 GUIDED LEARNING HOURS: 60 UNIT CREDIT VALUE: 10 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION H/502/5413 LEVEL 3 UNIT 6 AIM OF THE UNIT Effective communication is a key area in terms of its contribution to business success. When studying this unit learners will gain a thorough understanding of the types of business information used both internally and externally by organisations and the methods used to communicate information to different audiences. In this unit, learners will have the opportunity to develop, analyse and evaluate a range of methods used to communicate different types of business information and will understand the purpose of such communication. They will also produce and evaluate different types of business communication of their own. www.ocr.org.uk 2 Business Communication Level 3 Unit 6 ASSESSMENT AND GRADING CRITERIA Learning Outcome (LO) Pass Merit 1 Understand different types of business information P1 explain different types of business information, their sources and purposes 2 Be able to present business information effectively P2 present complex internal business information using three different methods appropriate to the user’s needs The assessment criteria are To achieve a merit the the pass requirements for evidence must show that, this unit. in addition to the pass criteria...
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...UNIVERSITY KAPURTHALA Scheme and Syllabus of Masters in Business Administration (MBA) Batch 2012 onwards By Board of Studies Business Administration Punjab Technical University Scheme of (MBA) Batch 2012 Onwards First Semester Course Code Course Title Load Allocation L T P 4 1 4 4 4 4 3 3 28 1 1 1 1 2 2 7 - Contact Hours: 36Hrs. Marks Distribution Internal 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 280 External 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 50 470 Total Marks 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 50 750 Total Marks 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 50 750 Total Marks 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 50 750 Credits MBA 101 MBA 102 MBA 103 MBA 104 MBA 105 MBA 106 * MBA 107 * MBA 108 Principles and Practices of Management Organizational Behaviour Accounting for Management Quantitative Techniques Managerial Economics Business Communication Information Technology for Management Viva Voce Total Course Title 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 2 37 Credits Second Semester Course Code Contact Hours: 34 Hrs Load Marks Distribution Allocation L T P Internal External 4 1 40 60 4 1 40 60 4 4 4 4 3 27 1 1 1 1 6 40 40 40 40 40 280 60 60 60 60 60 50 470 MBA 201 MBA 202 MBA 203 MBA 204 MBA 205 MBA 206 BTHU 101* MBA 207 Business Environment Production and Operation Management Human Resource Management Marketing Management Financial Management Research Methodology Human Values and Professional Ethics Viva Voce Total Course Title 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 2 35 Credits Third Semester Course Code Load Allocation L T P 4 1 4 4 4 4 4 3 27 1 1 1 1 1 6 Marks Distribution Internal 40...
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...Unit 4: Unit code: QCF Level 3: Credit value: Business Communication H/502/5413 BTEC National 10 Guided learning hours: 60 Aim and purpose The aim of this unit is to show learners that the collection and management of business information, and the successful communication of that information throughout a business, is critical for the future prosperity of the organisation. Unit introduction A business needs accurate and relevant information from internal and external sources in order to operate profitably. Proper collection of data creates an environment where informed decisions can be taken for the benefit of the business. In order to manage information effectively, there must be good communication systems within the organisation. Staff must possess good verbal and written skills in order to communicate and share information Business information can be used to obtain competitive advantage and promote efficiency. Organisations generate information internally, recording details of products manufactured, purchased and sold, and their associated costs. Businesses use information to manage not only what is currently happening in the organisation but also to plan for the future and ensure their survival. Information is collected, stored, manipulated, analysed and reported to those who need to use it. People need to become skilled manipulators and users of information to ensure organisations become more efficient and succeed in achieving their stated purposes. Since the...
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... |Unit number and title | |BTEC National Business |Unit 4 Business Communications. | |Learner name | Assessor name | Department | | |All Business & Enterprise team |Y- CSI | |Date issued | Hand in deadline |Actual date submitted on | |Thursday 22nd October 2015 |Friday 13th November 2015 | | | | | |Assignment title |Google IT! | |The aim of this unit is to show learners that the collection and management of business information, and the successful communication of that information | |throughout a business, is critical for the future prosperity of the organisation...
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...Rationale | Implementation Quarter | 11/04/2011 | All | New Curriculum | | December 2011 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ------------------------------------------------- Graded Discussion/Assignment Requirements Discussion or Assignment Requirements documents provided below must be printed and distributed to students for guidance on completing the discussions and assignments and submitting them for grading. Instructors must remind students to retain all handouts and assignment documents issued in every unit, as well as student-prepared documentation and graded deliverables. Some or all these documents will be used repeatedly across different units. Unit 1 Assignment 1: Effects of Routing on Current Communication Methods Used by Organizations Learning Objectives and Outcomes * Explore the effects of routing on current communication methods used by organizations. Assignment Requirements The Johnson Company provides networking components and services. It sounds simple, but management knows it takes a lot of planning to get it right. Retail product and service businesses operate in a crowded market. There is intense competition for customers. Today's businesses have found that the pursuit and retention of customers is the primary goal and Johnson is concerned that their methods are too antiquated to keep them competitive. Currently, Johnson used analog phone lines and takes all customer orders by...
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...CURRICULUM AND SYLLABUS - 2013-14 1 Code MB 13101 MB 13102 MB 13103 MB 13104 MB 13105 MB 13106 SRM University MBA - Revised Curriculum - 2013-14 Semester –I Thinking and Communication Skills (Practical) Accounting for Decision Making Philosophy for Management Economics for Managers Managerial Statistics Managerial Skills (Practical) Semester-II Financial Management Management Information System Marketing Human Resource Management Production And Operation Management Legal Aspects of Business Semester- III Summer Internship (8 weeks)(Practical) Entrepreneurship Strategic Management Business Analytics (Practical) Elective-1 Elective-2 Elective-3 Elective-4 Semester- IV Elective-5 Elective-6 Industrial Elective (Practical) Total Credit L 0 2 3 2 2 0 T 0 4 0 2 4 0 P 4 0 0 0 0 6 C 2 4 3 3 4 3 19 4 3 4 2 4 3 20 2 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 22 3 3 5 11 72 MB 13207 MB 13208 MB 13209 MB 13210 MB 13211 MB 13212 MB 13313 MB 13314 MB 13315 MB 13316 2 2 3 2 3 2 0 2 2 0 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 4 2 2 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 MB 13417 Functional Electives Marketing Finance Systems Human Resource Operations Vertical Electives Pharma Hospitality Enterprise Resource Planning Agriculture Hospital and Health Care Retailing Auto Industry Project Management Media and Communication Banking Financial Service Insurance 2 MB 13FM01 MB 13FM02 MB 13FM03 MB 13FM04 MB 13FM05 MB 13FM06 MB 13FM07 MB 13FM08 MB 13FM09 MB 13FM10 MB 13FM11 MB 13FM12 MB...
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...Diploma in Business (Marketing) Unit Title and Number: Advertising and Promotion in Business (Unit 18) QFC Level: 4 Unit Code: J/601/1000 Credit value: 15 credits Module Tutor: Mehedi Khan Email: m.khan@mrcollege.ac.uk Date Set: 23rd September 2014 Name: …………………………………………. Registration Number: …………………………………………… Date: …………………………………………… Is this a First Submission or Second Submission ? Word Count (max.5000) Turnitin Score Complete and copy this page and add it as the front sheet to your online submission [pic] Part 2 Assignment Brief Programme: BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business Marketing Unit Title and Number: Advertising and Promotion in Business (Unit 18) QFC Level: 4 Unit Code: J/601/1000 Credit value: 15 credits Module Tutor: Mehedi Khan Email: m.khan@mrcollege.ac.uk Date Set: Starts: 23 September 2014, Ends: 5 December 2014 Distribution Date : 30.09.2014. LO1 Submission Date : 21.10.2014 (for formative feedback) LO2 & LO3 Submission Date : 10.11.2014 (for formative feedback) LO4 Submission Date : 18.11.2014 (for formative feedback) Final Submission Date (Full Assignment): 5th December 2014 The effective use of advertising and promotion is a fundamental requirement for any business seeking to succeed in the modern business world. As they progress through the unit, learners...
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...First Semester Curriculum MBA (Full Time) 2 Yrs. Program of D.A.V.V., Indore For Affiliated Institutions 1 DEVI AHILYA VISHWAVIDYALAYA, INDORE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) CURRICULUM FOR FULL-TIME COURSES FIRST YEAR First Semester SUBJECT CODE LIST OF SUBJECTS FT 101C FT 102C FT 103C FT 104C FT 105C FT 106C FT 107C FT 108C Management Principles and Practices Mathematics and Statistics for Managers Accounting for Managers IT and E-Business Fundamentals Business Environment Organization Behavior and Processes Business Communication Business Legislation 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 11-12 13-14 15-16 COURSES AND SYLLABUS FOR SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH SEMESTER SHALL BE COMMUNICATED LATER. 2 FT-101C MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES Course Objective The objective of this course is to help the students gain understanding of the functions and responsibilities of the manager, provide them tools and techniques to be used in the performance of the managerial job, and enable them to analyze and understand the environment of the organization. Examination The faculty member will award internal marks out of 20 (8 for Tests and 12 for class participation). The semester examination carrying 80 marks will have two sections A and B. Section A worth 60 marks will have 6 theory questions out of which students will be required to attempt any four questions. Section B carrying 20 marks will contain one or more cases. Cases prescribed below are only for classroom...
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...BTEC HN in Business [Aspects of Contracts and Negligence for Business] Unit 5: Aspects of Contracts and Negligence for Business Unit Code: Y/601/0563 Assignment Title: Be able to apply principles of liability in negligence in business situations Assignment 4 – Scenario As a business law student provide a detailed article on the following to present to your lecturer, showing a clear understanding of the topics: Task 1 4.1 Apply the elements of the tort of negligence and defences in different business situations [Format: Negligence: application of the legal principles of negligence and relevant statutory and case law to business scenarios; General defences: volenti non fit injuria; statutory authority; necessity; Act of God; special defences against specific torts; contributory negligence; Remedies: compensatory and non-compensatory] 4.2 Apply the elements of vicarious liability in given business [Format: Negligence: application of the legal principles of negligence and relevant statutory and case law to business scenarios including: personal injuries, damage to property, economic loss, occupier liability; defences; contributory negligence; remedies] (This provides evidence for outcome LO4 – assessment criteria 4.1, 4.2) _ Assignment Unit 5 – Assignment 4 – HN Specification in Business Assignment 4: HN Business Unit 5: – Aspects of Contracts and Negligence for Business Outcome(s)/criteria: Indicative Characteristics Possible...
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