This Inside Story news desk looks at conflict and conflict resolution through four different case studies. * Global conflict: The role of United Nations in resolving conflict via the diplomatic process and establishment of peacekeeping forces. * Conflict at the community level: A case study involving the proposed siting of a toxic waste facility in Werribee, looking at the ‘family-friendly’ action taken by residents which led to the reversal of the decision. * Conflict in the workplace: We look at how McDonalds’ manages workplace conflict and the process of mediation. * Conflict at school: The program considers a student taking inappropriate action to protest installation of security cameras. A mediation process ensues which sees positive outcomes achieved for all involved. This program provides an excellent and broad-ranging insight into conflict and conflict resolution on a range of levels.
Grade levels: Senior High (10-12)
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Key Functions of Business
Using Holden as a case study, this program looks at the key functions performed in business on a daily basis. Each of these functions enables the organisation to achieve its goals. Departmental managers must not only have expert knowledge of their own area, but also how their department fits into the overall structure, interacting with, and supporting other key functions of the business. This program examines these concepts using Holden as an illustrative case study. In particular the program looks at the Manufacturing Operations, Human Resources, Marketing and Sales, and Finance departments and how they fit together to make up the whole of the company.
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Life Cycle Assessment
Life cycle analysis has been more recently referred to as Life Cycle Assessment, which is an internationally recognised method of studying the potential and environmental impact of a product throughout its life “from the cradle to the grave”. The impact of a wide range of materials is covered in the program, including the acquisition of raw materials, production, transportation, use and disposal of metal, plastic and wood products. The program features interviews with Tim Grant, the project manager for life cycle assessment at the Centre for Design at RMIT University, who shares his experience in applying LCA and other environmental tools with various organisations and companies.
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Lifting the Lid: How Computers Work
Most computer users are familiar with terms such as chips, hard drives, RAM, but what is a chip and what does it actually do? What does a hard drive look like and how does it work? Although the details of what lies under our computer cases is changing rapidly, the underlying design remains relatively stable. Aided by illustrative graphics, this program looks at the functions of the main components of a PC. It also covers a brief history of the development of the PC’s main, or mother board over the past 15 years.
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Foods for Special Needs
Agriculture and trade have completely revolutionised our diets. We now have an amazing range of things to eat. But not everyone can feast freely. Many people have special needs that shape what they can eat and when. Food for Special Needs examines food allergies and intolerances, dietary-related diseases and disorders. Cultural and religious beliefs that determine diet are also considered.
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1916, Episode 4: Thomas McDonagh
“They gave their lives for Ireland.” The 1916 Easter Rising changed the course of Irish history and at the heart of the story of the Rising are the seven men who put their names to the Proclamation of the Irish Republic. By signing the Proclamation each man knew they were committing themselves to bloody rebellion, and in all likelihood signing their own death warrant.
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Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper
Starring Gordon Pinsent, R.H. Thompson & Jonathan Welsh. The dramatic and exciting movie re-creation of the take-over of the US Embassy in Teheran by Islamic students that started the 444 Day Iran hostage crisis. This exciting movie also reveals the story of how 6 Americans escaped from the embassy, were hidden by Canadian diplomats, given false Canadian passports and then flown to freedom.
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1916, Episode 5: Seán Mac Diarmada
“They gave their lives for Ireland.” The 1916 Easter Rising changed the course of Irish history and at the heart of the story of the Rising are the seven men who put their names to the Proclamation of the Irish Republic. By signing the Proclamation each man knew they were committing themselves to bloody rebellion, and in all likelihood signing their own death warrant.
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Escape from Iran: The Inside Story
Documentary featuring the six hostages who escaped from US embassy compound in Iran in 1979 at the start of the 444 day hostage crisis and were sheltered and ex-filtrated by Canadian staff such as charge d’affaires Ken Taylor and the Sheardowns. Includes interview with Flora Macdonald re the false Canadian passports issued by Canadian Govt.
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1916, Episode 6: Éamonn Ceannt
“They gave their lives for Ireland.” The 1916 Easter Rising changed the course of Irish history and at the heart of the story of the Rising are the seven men who put their names to the Proclamation of the Irish Republic. By signing the Proclamation each man knew they were committing themselves to bloody rebellion, and in all likelihood signing their own death warrant.