The MBA handbook: study skills for postgraduate management study
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London [u.a.]
Pitman
1997
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| Edition: | 3. ed. |
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| Online Access: | Inhaltsverzeichnis |
| Physical Description: | VII, 337 S. |
| ISBN: | 027362346X 0273628127 |
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| adam_text | CONTENTS
Acknowledgements ix
INTRODUCTION
1 Using this Handbook 3
How the book is structured • Planning your work on the Handbook •
Chapter structure
BEFORE DECIDING ON AN MBA
2 What MBAs Offer 11
The American model • The management development context •
Dimensions of variation
3 Choosing an MBA 26
Assessing your present position and goals • Choosing the best route •
Choosing between institutions
PRE COURSE PREPARATION
4 Preparing for an MBA 43
Developing computer skills • Gaining organizational support •
Developing assertiveness skills • Managing stress • Coping with
unavoidable stress • Preparatory reading
5 The Time Problem 63
Assessing the problem • Freeing the additional time you nwd
6 Managing Time at Work 72
Basic time management principles • Putting principle into practice
rs
DEVELOPING STUDY SKILLS
7 Effective Study 89
Finding a place • The advantage of studying at regular times •
Developing a study plan • Clarifying your study objectives • Using time
effectively • Exercises which can be used during study breaks
8 Learning from Learning Theory 100
What is learning? • Kolb s theory • Learning styles
9 Improving Reading Skills 109
Eye movements • Increasing reading speed • Selecting reading material •
Choosing your reading speed • Taking notes
10 Using Diagrams 120
The importance of diagrams • Brain patterns or mind maps • Relationship
diagrams • Rich pictures • Systems maps • Multiple cause diagrams •
Other diagramming techniques • General diagramming guidelines
11 Working in Groups 137
Task and process • Behaviours seen in groups • Choosing a group •
Becoming effective as a group • Other aids to group effectiveness • The
dangers of group work • Becoming more effective in a group • The role
of informal groups • Guidelines for running self help groups
12 Learning from Case Studies 153
The place of case studies on an MBA • Difficulties encountered with
case study work • A method for case study analysis
13 Using Numbers 168
Causes of difficulty • Why managers need maths • Cracking the code •
Representing numbers • Range • Distributions and histograms • Bar charts •
Pie charts • Graphs • Estimating • Rounding • Fractions, ratios and
percentages • Using equations • Working with brackets
SKILLS FOR ASSESSMENT
14 Doing Well on Assessment 211
Objectives of assessment • Common causes of failure • Assessment as
communication
CONT1
15 Writing Reports 226
Report planning • Developing your material • Drafting written
assignments • Using report format • The basics of clear English • Spelling
(the right word) • Punctuation and grammar • Other common mistakes •
Glossary of terms used in examination and assessment questions
16 Making Presentations 259
The risks of presenting • Structure • Delivery technique • Visual aids •
Handling questions • Dealing with nerves • Preparation
17 Passing Examinations 269
Common causes of failure • Exam preparation • During the examination
18 Other Forms of Assessment 280
The reasons for alternative approaches • Portfolio assessment •
Constructing your portfolio • Assessment centres • Preparing for
assessment via simulation • Viva voce examinations • Preparing for a
viva voce examination
19 Projects, Theses and Dissertations 290
The objectives of an MBA thesis or dissertation • Topic choice • Generating
possible topics • Topic selection • Data planning • Project planning and
control • Writing up
AFTERWARDS
20 Beyond an MBA ... 321
Reassessing your objectives • Exploring options • Making an effective job
application • Going forward
References 331
Index 333
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