How well is your business running? Evaluating Business Performance helps us to answer this question and make decisions that will improve future performance. In this program the owners of three businesses talk frankly about profitability, liquidity, efficiency and stability. Key concepts are explained and students will gain an understanding of the accounting processes required to evaluate the business performance.
Languages: English
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Anthony Giddens on Capitalism and Modern Social Theory
Sociology began as an attempt to make sense of the ‘great transformation’ from traditional to modern society; the development of industrial production, the mass movement of people from the land to the towns and the rise of a new economic order, modern capitalism. Tony Giddens talks about how he conceived the project (lying on a beach in California), why he chose Marx, Durkheim and Weber and why he centered the work on the genesis and consequence of capitalist society.
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The Essentials of Office IT
This program looks at a core range of modern IT office technologies, including operating systems, hardware and software applications, ancillary equipment such as scanners, internet access and email. We cover their role in the office and functionality and maintenance issues, as well as basic trouble shooting procedures. Where applicable, there’s an Occupational Health and Safety ‘alert’ for each technology and if relevant, an environment ‘alert’ or tip. Where applicable, we also discuss “acceptable use” policies and practices.
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Introducing Basic Technologies
This program looks at the operation of a core range of modern office technologies, apart from computers: particularly fax machines, telephone systems and photocopiers. We look at their role in the office, basic functionality and maintenance issues, as well as basic trouble shooting procedures. Where applicable, there’s an OHS ‘alert’ for each technology and if relevant, an environment ‘alert’ or tip.
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Introducing the Office
This program contains a series of stories (re-enactments) depicting aspects of daily life that may be found in a variety of offices throughout business and industry. These discussion starters contains examples of both exemplary and not so exemplary practices. Each story is designed to provide concrete discussion points and signposts for key issues that would be addressed in an office administration course.
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Social and Ethical Issues in IT: Inside Story
Inside Story’s news desk leads viewers into a world where information technology meets everyday life. In six self-contained stories, the program organises this vast topic into three specific areas: * power and privacy * control and security * trust and accuracy From international stories of potential “big-brother” systems, to local interviews with musicians distributing their music online, this is a program sure to generate discussion. In addition, a “forecast” at the end predicts a number of issues looming on the horizon. Key terms such as data mining, freedom of information, watermarking and safety-critical software are introduced throughout, and the program concludes with a comprehensive six-point guide to ethical decision-making. A must for IT developers of the future!
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The Physical
In this program family planning professionals describe the physical changes experienced during puberty and students describe their battles with the physical side of puberty.
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The Emotional
This program looks at emotions and the turbulent times that can be the experience of many young people during puberty.
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The Social
In this program we hear from professionals and young people as they discuss some of the social issues affecting people experiencing puberty.
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Enhancing Performance in Sport
This program provides a valuable overview of the many facets of performance enhancement like coaching, nutrition, psychological preparation, the use of technology and ergogenic aids.