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Viewpoint: The catholic work ethic
Industry in some parts of the world is under much attack from Japan. In consequence many people have been seeking to learn lessons from the Japanese; some companies have even…
Do's and don'ts of opinion survey response
Michael CollinsOrganisations that have used opinion surveys generally report mixed results on their success. There are always questions concerning what each item means, whether the results…
Organising yourself to communicate
Robert SheldonA business letter has two objectives. One is to convey a message which furthers the firm's interests; the other is to do so in such a way as to leave a good impression on the…
The prediction is the performance
Lyndon JonesAfter Pygmalion, King of Cyprus, had sculpted and fallen in love with his perfect woman, Galatea, his repeated prayerful overtures to the gods were answered. Venus gave life to…
ABE SUPPLEMENT
ABE and the International Society for Business Education (SIEC). The fundamental purpose of this Society is to form a bridge between business education and business life on an…
Student section
All students should note that if they have any query on their examination results they are required to quote in all correspondence their examination number, examination centre and…
Careers:: COURSES
In its response to the Government Green Paper on Higher Education (Cmnd 9524), the Open University argues the case for a significant expansion of its activities in the next…
Careers:: TOPICS
The introduction of the Adult Training Strategy in 1984 by the Manpower Services Commission prompted the production of a large amount of useful training material, which now forms…
The people principle
Chris LaneInterpersonal skills — the way we respond and deal with others — have come to the fore in recent years as a vital ingredient in the success of an organisation. In an increasingly…
Communication: the essential interpersonal skill
Nigel ProctorIn a recent issue of this journal, Robert Sheldon provided some constructive advice on the type of language and etiquette expected in business and management. In this he produced…
Teaching negotiating skills — the pragmatic approach
Roger BennettNegotiation is an important part of management, but many managers receive no formal training in negotiating skills. Hardly any executive, senior civil servant, trade union…
Education for change and survival
Reg RevansThe second extract above, from Professor Dobinson's Schooling 1963–1970, summarises all else in this article with the most ironical accuracy. For three centuries we have memorised…
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