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The structure of the programme:There are two main guiding principles for the way in which the programme is organized:Firstly, the workbooks are grouped according to the Key Roles of Management.There are two core modules which focus on the personal skills required by all managers to help underwrite competence in all areas.Manage Activities describes the principles of managing the processes and activities of any organisation in its efforts to satisfy the needs of their customers.Manage Resources looks at the acquisition, control and monitoring of financial and other resources.Manage People looks at the principles of leadership, managing performance and developing people.Manage Information looks at the acquisition, storage and use of information for communication, problem solving and decision making.Together, these key roles provide a comprehensive description of the fundamental principles of management as it applies in all organisations.Secondly, the workbooks are grouped according to levels of management. The series is organised on two levels - representing different levels of management seniority and responsibility.Level 4 represents first line management. In accredited programmes this is equivalent to N/SVQ level 4, Certificate in Management or CMS. Level 5 is equivalent to middle/senior management and is accredited at N/SVQ level 5, Diploma in Management or DMS.Finally, the programme covers all of the knowledge and principles in respect of all units of competence in the MCI standards at levels 4 and level 5. These links are shown in the maps provided in the User Guide. The Programme is designed to satisfy the requirements of awarding bodies for qualifications in management at both levels.

The structure of the programme:There are two main guiding principles for the way in which the programme is organized:Firstly, the workbooks are grouped according to the Key Roles of Management.There are two core modules which focus on the personal skills required by all managers to help underwrite competence in all areas.Manage Activities describes the principles of managing the processes and activities of any organisation in its efforts to satisfy the needs of their customers.Manage Resources looks at the acquisition, control and monitoring of financial and other resources.Manage People looks at the principles of leadership, managing performance and developing people.Manage Information looks at the acquisition, storage and use of information for communication, problem solving and decision making.Together, these key roles provide a comprehensive description of the fundamental principles of management as it applies in all organisations.Secondly, the workbooks are grouped according to levels of management. The series is organised on two levels - representing different levels of management seniority and responsibility.Level 4 represents first line management. In accredited programmes this is equivalent to N/SVQ level 4, Certificate in Management or CMS. Level 5 is equivalent to middle/senior management and is accredited at N/SVQ level 5, Diploma in Management or DMS.Finally, the programme covers all of the knowledge and principles in respect of all units of competence in the MCI standards at levels 4 and level 5. These links are shown in the maps provided in the User Guide. The Programme is designed to satisfy the requirements of awarding bodies for qualifications in management at both levels.

The ability to think creatively is crucial to anyone who wants to advance their career.Written by Gareth Lewis, a leading expert on creativity as both a coach and a researcher, this book quickly teaches you the insider secrets you need to know to come up with new solutions to a wide variety of problems.The highly motivational ''in a week'' structure of the book provides seven straightforward chapters explaining the key points, and at the end there are optional questions to ensure you have taken it all in. There are also cartoons and diagrams throughout, to help make this book a more enjoyable and effective learning experience.So what are you waiting for? Let this book put you on the fast track to success!

Psychometric testing just got easierWe can measure how tall someone is, how strong they are or how fast they can run. But is it also possible to evaluate an individual''s character traits, how they think and how they mightreact in a given situation? With psychometric tests, we can.Most people feel some trepidation at just the thought of taking a psychometric test. These tests can also be a source of anxiety for those who have never administered them before. If you are a project manager or an HR professional tasked with introducing psychometric tests to your organization and have no previous experience of using them, then reading this book is the first step you should take. Our aim is to overcome any fear of using tests by demystifying a subject that can, for the uninitiated, seem quite complex and daunting. This not a technical manual and so we have avoided unnecessary jargon and academic language. You certainly won''t need a degree in mathematics or psychology to comprehend any of the contents. We will provide simple descriptions of psychometric tests, the benefits they offer, and the practical measures you will need to take to use them effectively. In just seven days, you will gain a basic understanding of psychometric tests that will serve as a sound foundation for whatever further learning you decide to pursue.Each of the seven chapters in Psychometric Testing In A Week covers a different aspect:- Sunday: The importance of psychometric testing- Monday: What are psychometric tests?- Tuesday: Tests of ability and aptitude- Wednesday: What is personality?- Thursday: Selecting psychometric tests- Friday: The uses of psychometric tests- Saturday: The organizational perspective