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Skills Development for Business and Management Students. Study and Employability
Kevin Gallagher
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Últimas novedades management
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Aimed specifically at business and management students, with interviews from those working within the sector and from students on such courses. Offers the perfect balance of academic underpinning and accessibility The text reflects student experience and addresses the skills that Business and Management students will need to succeed both at university and in the workplace Links study skills with the development and enhancement of emotional intelligence: through a reflective approach, the book aims to nurture confidence and promote independent learning New to this edition
New employability skills focus that runs throughout the text to reinforce the importance and growing significance of transferable skills New boxes entitled ’Student tips on skills and employability’ in which students and graduates discuss their workplace experiences and how they have used the skills they learnt at university Expanded coverage of referencing and plagiarism New chapter 6 incorporates substantial material on critical thinking Expanded coverage of intercultural communication YouTube channel featuring relevant videos on skills, including interviews with students and graduates filmed to accompany the book Skills Development for Business and Management Students offers a comprehensive, one-stop guide that will equip you with all the necessary skills to help enhance your success both at university and in your future working environment. Building on the success of the first edition, this textbook covers all the core areas associated with business and management degrees, and offers a unique employability focus to ensure that you can translate the skills you acquire into professional practice.
This second edition has been fully revised to include new case studies, activities and commentaries from former students to illustrate how skills learned at university can be applied in the workplace. The content and structure of the book has been updated to cater for core focus areas such as referencing and plagiarism, critical thinking and intercultural communication.
With the main focus of the book firmly set in active experimentation and reflection, this title remains unparalleled as a resource to support, encourage and develop business and management students during university and beyond.
Online Resource Centre:
For students: Selected activities from the text (including templates to complete online) Answer guidance on writing style and using a narrative approach Critical incidents log Excel workbook Information on using Excel in data analysis Web links YouTube channel featuring relevant videos on skills, including interviews with students and graduates filmed to accompany the book
For lecturers: PowerPoint slides
Readership: Primarily undergraduate level - generally this will be a UG1 module, but may also be taught on Master’s courses at postgraduate level.
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Introduction: Setting the Scene 1: Developing Skills for Business and Management Students 2: Foundations for Personal Development 3: Personal Development and Career Planning 4: Communication Skills 5: Locating Information and Smart Search Skills 6: Assignment Research: Developing a Critical Approach 7: Reading Skills 8: Writing Essentials: Preparation, Layout and Structure 9: Presentation Skills 10: Quantitative Data Presentation 11: Teamwork Skills 12: Creativity and Innovation Skills 13: Employability: Applying your Skills in the Workplace
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