The MBA Handbook

Name: The MBA Handbook
Author: Sheila Cameron

Academic and Professional Skills for Mastering Management

Specificaties

Paperback, blz. | Engels

Pearson Education | 2011

ISBN13: 9780273749998

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Pearson Education e druk, 2011 9780273749998

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Samenvatting

"An absolutely vital resource for anyone doing an MBA. It will help you at every stage: before, during and after your MBA." Alex Elferink, MBA student, Cass Business School, City University.

''I found the book invaluable in helping me to prepare for my own MBA studies and have always recommended it to prospective students wishing to embark on postgraduate studies in business and management." Daniel Ganly, MBA Director, Oxford Brookes University.

Undertaking any postgraduate management study is a big investment on many levels. The MBA Handbook, seventh edition explains what will be expected from you on a personal, professional and academic level and is designed to prepare and support you throughout your studies and on into your career. The book is clearly structured and simply written around the following sections:

Pre-course preparation - Decide which qualification is right for you and plan your time and your funds. Check your study skills are up to scratch and recognise your own strengths and areas for improvement.

Studying - Familiarise yourself with all forms of teaching and assessment used on your course. Find out what your lecturers are looking for and learn how to boost your grades.

Beyond your Masters - Reassess your objectives and your options and learn how to make the most of your new opportunities.

This successful text has been thoroughly updated to include:

· New and updated activities, examples and exercises in every chapter to help evaluate your progress and put ideas into practice.

· Increased number of mini-cases and real-life study and business examples integrated throughout the book.

· New chapters and sections on plagiarism and reflective learning and writing, and expanded coverage of critical thinking and research.

· Specific guidance for Distance Learning students, and extended coverage of issues relating to EFL and ESL students.

Visit the updated and expanded companion website for The MBA Handbook, seventh edition at www.pearsoned.co.uk/cameron for worksheets and self-assessment exercises.

Sheila Cameron has worked for the Open University Business School since its inception. She has been involved in its MBA programme since its earliest design stages in a variety of roles, including a period as MBA Director. Sheila is also the author of The Business Students Handbook.

Specificaties

ISBN13:9780273749998

Taal:Engels

Bindwijze:Paperback

Uitgever:Pearson Education

Hoofdrubriek:Leiderschap, Strategisch management

Inhoudsopgave

Contents   INTRODUCTION    1    Management, learning and the role of this book   Learning outcomes and Introduction    How to use this handbook How the book is structured    Chapter structure    Planning your work on the handbook   Summary UNDERSTANDING THE MBA 2    The nature of MBA learning Learning outcomes and Introduction    MBA origins   Challenges to the traditional model    A history of the MBA Lessons for MBA design Reflection and professional practice Key MBA benefits   Summary Further information   3    Your objectives for an MBA   Learning outcomes and Introduction    Your life as context Learning aims for future career success Developing objectives Directing your efforts Summary   Helpfile 3.1: Questions that may help you choose a programme 4 Creating a suitable learning context Learning outcomes and Introduction    Gaining organisational support Gaining support from family and friends Your MBA provider Ensuring emotional support Creating a place to study Internet access Summary   PRE-COURSE SKILL DEVELOPMENT   5    Personal management skills   Learning outcomes and Introduction    Assessing your personal management skills Planning skills Emotional intelligence Managing stress Coping with unavoidable stress Developing assertiveness skills Knowledge management Seeking information: preparatory reading   Summary Further information   Helpfile 5.1: Edit and format commands 6    Time management   Learning outcomes and Introduction    Making time for study If the time is simply not there … Basic time management principles Putting principles into practice Summary Further information   DEVELOPING LEARNING SKILLS   7    Managing your learning activities   Learning outcomes and Introduction    Creating time and space Developing a study plan Using study time effectively Summary    Appendix to chapter 7: Exercises that can be used during study breaks 8    Learning and developing as a manager Learning outcomes and Introduction   What is learning? What is management theory and why is it useful? Learning model and metaphors Learning styles Single and double loop learning Critical engagement Reflection and professional learning Reflective writing Organising your file Summary    Further information 9    Improving reading skills    Learning outcomes and Introduction   Efficient eye movement    Increasing reading speed Selecting reading material    Choosing your reading speed   Reading critically Taking notes Summary    Further information Answers to exercises 10 Using diagrams    Learning outcomes and Introduction   The importance of diagrams    The magic management bo