ĐĎॹá > ţ˙ > @ ţ˙˙˙ 7 8 9 : ; < = ˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ěĽÁ 7 řż Ń2 bjbjUU 2Ś 7| 7| í ˙˙ ˙˙ ˙˙ l ü ü ü ü ü ü ü Ţ Ţ Ţ 8 ¤ ş Ô ű Î Ł î ś " Şś Şś Şś ˇ ˘ '¸ 4 [¸ ů ů ů ů ů ů ů $ Zý z˙ t -ů ü w¸ ˇ ˇ w¸ w¸ -ů ť ü ü Şś Şś Ű Fű ť ť ť w¸ ü Şś ü Şś ů ť w¸ ů ť ž ť ÇŔ Ş Ď | ü ü Ń Şś Ł ŔćŘ ĽCÄ Î Ţ ť Đ Ń ü' \ű 0 ű !Đ ę î˙ ť î˙ Ń ť ü ü ü ü Ů PSIM APEL Portfolio Available at: HYPERLINK "http://psim.co.uk/apel"http://psim.co.uk/apel HYPERLINK "http://apel.here.ws" http://apel.here.ws HYPERLINK "http://apel.visit.ws" http://apel.visit.ws mch APEL for Foundation Degree in Public Services Information Management Equivalences Met Not MetPart metAPEL Generic Criteria (All students)BS1902: Introduction to Business Communications1.understand the basic theory of inter-personal communications2.recognise the importance of communication in the business environment3.recognise the importance of teamwork and the part communication plays in its effectiveness4.understand the impact that information technologies have upon business communications5.produce a text-based report using a range of word processing features6.prepare and deliver a multimedia presentation for a clearly defined business purpose, using Microsoft Powerpoint or a similar product7.use computer mediated communication to support collaborative work8understand how to create effective World Wide Web pagesAny other evidence from your work experience similar to, or the equivalent of, the above (specify)BS1909: Political, Legal and Social Environment1.outline the key features of the political, legal and social environment within which business operates2.give examples of the influence that the environment has upon business and business decisions3.describe the key features of the political process and means of exerting influence on political decisions4.explain the key features of the legal system and the fundamental principles of the law of Contract and Tort5.identify and outline examples of ethical and social issues and trends that impact on business6.distinguish between internal and external factors affecting business performanceAny other evidence from your work experience similar to, or the equivalent of, the above (specify)BS1___: Introduction to Studying Management1.gained an understanding of the characteristics of Business Management as a discipline2.have made an assessment of personal capabilities for HE study and established a programme of self study and guided study to rectify any deficiencies3.(have explored possibilities for APEL for other modules)4.have completed a Personal Development Plan to cover their academic and career development for the period of the programmeAny other evidence from your work experience similar to, or the equivalent of, the above (specify)APEL Contemporary Business SkillsBS1903: Business Thinking1.develop logical thinking and an understanding of how to relate cause/effect2.learn strategies for information-gathering in a business environment3.develop the ability to understand and critique articles in the Business ( or Public Sector) pages of a broadsheet newspaper4.be appraised of some modern trends in management thinking5.lay a foundation for developing critical and reflective skills that will improve ability to learn during the remainder of the programme6.improve skills in Communication, IT, Working with others, problem solvingAny other evidence from your work experience similar to, or the equivalent of, the above (specify)BS1907: Individual and Organizational Behaviour1.identify the roots of personality and individual differences and discuss the implications for interpersonal relations at the workplace2.explain, compare and contrast key models of human motivation and discuss their value to the understanding of workplace behaviour3.identify and apply appropriate methods of communication relevant to working situations4.compare and contrast different models of organisation structure and culture5.explain the principal models of leadership behaviour and the relationship to management in an organisation6.identify and explain the nature of conflict in a workplaceAny other evidence from your work experience similar to, or the equivalent of, the above (specify)BS1910: Techniques for Business Decisions1.be able to present data in tabular and graphical form2.be able to reduce data to statistical measures and explain their meaning3.use the techniques above to analyse data, describe underlying patterns and relationships and propose hypotheses4.explore the sources of secondary economic data and understand formats such as Index Numbers5.be able to analyse marketing data, for example using probability concepts6.understand financial concepts such as Compound Interest and Present Value 7.have an understanding about the constituents of structure of Profit and Loss Accounts (or Local Authority budgeting procedures) and Balance Sheets8.able to examine the viability of a company by calculating accounting ratiosAny other evidence from your work experience similar to or the equivalent of the above (specify) Explanatory notes 1. You will need to present a portfolio in which you can demonstrate that you have met the Learning Outcomes associated with the Business Management first year modules 2. In practical terms, there will be some areas that will be easy to demonstrate, some that are blanks in your current experience and some that will need additional leaning on your part in order to supply evidence in your portfolio. In such instances, you will need to present evidence (about 400-500 words or one page) that shows you have acquired the relevant knowledge and applied it to your work situation. 3. Feel free to add additional evidence that covers similar ground to the Learning Outcomes specified above. 4. To satisfy the APEL committee, you should aim for 80%-90% coverage of the range of learning outcomes. An absolute minimum of 67% (two thirds of the learning outcomes) need to be satisfied for each module. mch Foundation Degree (FdA) in Public Services Information Management Compilation of the APEL dossier A demonstration that learning outcomes of Foundation Level modules has been met. In the website, a range of materials has been assembled that would enable a student to demonstrate that they had achieved all of the learning outcomes associated with a range of modules, thus allowing a claim for APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning). These modules are not actually studied in the course as, in the view of the course designers, much of the material (or similar material) can be said to have been acquired in the course of ones working life. A portfolio which demonstrated that all of these outcomes had been successfully met would be able to claim credit against study of these modules. As two modules are studied per semester, then the complete claim for six modules is worth 1˝ years worth of study and a claim for three modules half of that, which is ž year of study. So it is evident that a successful claim for APEL will substantially shorten the amount of time that it takes to achieve a Foundation Level degree (2 calendar years) and a full Honours degree (3˝ calendar years). The materials selected in the website These materials have been carefully selected so they are written at the appropriate level and of the right length (i.e. not so brief that they are not of much use, not so lengthy that the message that they convey is buried). They are selected so that in order to comply with the APEL Task (which is typically 400 or 500 words), the material gives all of the background materials necessary to successfully complete the task. The assumption that lays behind the materials is that downloading, printing, reading and marking out relevant sections (with a marker pen) should take an hour at the most, whilst the actual writing of 400-500 words should also take another hour or even less. In practice, when you become more and more skilful at achieving your task, you may well be able to undertake the task in much less than two hours. To give you an idea of how much 400 words (or 2/3rds of a page) actually is, then the length of this document up to the end of this sentence is exactly 400 words, so an APEL task of this length would fit the requirement! How many APEL tasks are there? The number of APEL tasks at both the Generic and the Contemporary Business Skills level is shown in the table below: Generic SkillsTasksCommon Business SkillsTasksIntroduction to Business CommunicationIBC8Business ThinkingBTH6Political, Legal and Social EnvironmentPLS6Individual and Organisational BehaviourIOB6Introduction to the Study of ManagementISM4Techniques of Business DecisionsTBD81820 There are not quite so many tasks in practice as this table indicates. For example, in the Introduction to Business Communications module, the fact of word-processing your APEL application will itself satisfy one of the learning outcomes. Similarly, in the Introduction to the Study of Management, the exploration of further opportunities for APEL is not a substantial task (as you will typically be making a claim for 6 module credits in any case) The word-count for all of the activities associated with a module should be of the order of 3,000 words which is about 7-8 pages in length. Will I be able to manage this process satisfactorily? At first glance, this claim for APEL might seem to be a substantial task. However, much of the time associated with learning activities is often associated with assembling the materials into one place and this has already been done for you, allowing you to concentrate your time on the activities demanded. In some cases, you could cite your own experience as a substitute for the activities mentioned if you feel this is a functional alternative and we would encourage you to do this. Once you have started on the process, it will be regular and steady progress that will help you. There are three sources of help and advice over and above those given in the actual source materials: the Forum where you can exchange ideas with other applicants past students who have indicated they are more than willing to offer help and advice. Names/contact numbers/emails are provided at the conclusion of this document A KAC tutor (Professor Mike Hart in the first instance) If you like, it will be possible to offer modules one at a time and receive feedback that this is satisfactory before one moves onto the next. We would also anticipate, if you agree, that some of your efforts might be made available over the Web to other students so that you can share good practice with each other. A note on the type of files provided on the website The files on the website are usually one of four types i.e. .htm or .html files .doc files (Microsoft Word) .ppt files (MicroSoft Power point) .pdf files (Adobe Acrobat Portable Document files) .htm or .html files Where possible, I have tried to get or convert a document to an .htm or .html file. This way, the document is read straight into the browser and displays quickly, expanding text to fill the whole of the screen. Printing should format the document nicely as well (check in File(Print Preview before a print) This way, even if the website moves you still have a copy of the material even though it is frozen at the point of capture. .doc files These documents will be read by Word. However, they will load a little more slowly as your system has to load Word and then the actual Word file. .ppt files These are Microsoft PowerPoint files, usually written by academics as lecture courses or as conference presentations. They often only contain bullet points but can provide useful summaries. In this case, PowerPoint needs to be loaded first before the file will display. .pdf files These are Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Files which preserve all of the formatting and images in the original. They may be copied and saved but not generally edited. Some authors will have set a permission to allow you to cut-and-paste into a Word document whereas others will not allow you to do this. You will need to have a Reader installed to view this software (the vast majority of systems already have one) If you need to download a free version of the software, then you can do it HYPERLINK "http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html" here. PDF files are generally quite large and slow (because they are essentially large but compressed images) When the source is a pdf file, you will see a little Acrobat symbol besides it which looks like this! URL references Although not files, these are websites that contain useful material. These websites can always change, so if you find a broken or inoperative link then email HYPERLINK "mailto:mikehart@unforgettable.com" Mike Hart so that he can recreate it or substitute another suitable source. Sometimes, the site author (Mike Hart) has stitched together documents or removed substantial formatting such as adverts, photos, extraneous .gif files and the like in order to provide accessible material. Therefore hypertext links to other sources etc. may well not work. How to use the material for an APEL Task. In general, you will soon get used to conducting tasks. Remember that the material is only to be a useful source if a source is not particularly helpful, then discard it. Be ruthless about selecting material to stay within your word-limits. You may well find that the following 3-stage process is helpful: download the material(s) read and then mark up (day glo) relevant sections write your task, keeping strictly to the word limit. What kind of stance shall I take in my material? The following guidance is offered to you. keep descriptive material down to the absolute minimum that you need to show that you have read/understood the concepts under review. be critical of the material i.e. if a particular theory does not appear to fit then indicate so in your writing. Part of the academic process is being able to assess the value of material that others have written be at pains to apply to your own work situation, as the task description demands. List of students who can offer support and advice to you Here is a list of third year students who have successfully completed the Certificate and are now well on their way to obtaining their full Honours Degree. They have all given permission for their names and emails to be circulated and would be delighted to hear from you and to help you. Peter ByrneWinchester City Council HYPERLINK "mailto:PByrne@winchester.gov.uk" PByrne@winchester.gov.ukJane EdsellHCC HYPERLINK "mailto:jane.edsell@hants.gov.uk" jane.edsell@hants.gov.ukSusan FillmoreHCC HYPERLINK "mailto:susan.fillmore@hants.gov.uk" susan.fillmore@hants.gov.ukAngela GrosvenorHCC HYPERLINK "mailto:angela.grosvenor@hants.gov.uk" angela.grosvenor@hants.gov.ukDavid HarrisTest Valley HYPERLINK "mailto:dharris@testvalley.gov.uk" dharris@testvalley.gov.ukSioux ThirtleHCC HYPERLINK "mailto:sioux.thirtle@hants.gov.uk" sioux.thirtle@hants.gov.ukMoira TownsendHampshire Fire and Rescue HYPERLINK "mailto:moira.townsend@hantsfire.gov.uk" moira.townsend@hantsfire.gov.uk Author: Mike Hart (Last revised: 27th April, 2004) Prepared as a continuous document (psim_apl.doc): 23rd May, 2004 INCLUDEPICTURE \d "E:\\apel\\apl_port.gif" \* MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE \d "E:\\apel\\mh555b.jpg" \* MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE \d "E:\\apel\\mch_web.gif" \* MERGEFORMATINET Source materials for intending PSIM students ' C o n t e m p o r a r y B u s i n e s s S k i l l s ' A P E L ˇđ H Y P E R L I N K " b t h . h t m l " [ B T H ] B u s i n e s s T h i n k i n g ˇđ H Y P E R L I N K " i o b . h t m l " [ I O B ] I n d i v i d u a l a n d O r g a n i z a t i o n a l B e h a v i o u r ˇđ H Y P E R L I N K " t b d . h t m l " [ T B D ] T e c h n i q u e s f o r B u s i n e s s D e c i s i o n s G e n e r i c A P E L ˇđ H Y P E R L I N K " i b c . h t m l " [ I B C ] I n t r o . t o B u s i n e s s C o m m u n i c a t i o n ˇđ H Y P E R L I N K " p l s . h t m l " [ P L S ] P o l i t i c a l L e g a l a n d S o c i a l E n v i r o n m e n t ˇđ H Y P E R L I N K " i s m . h t m l " [ I S M ] I n t r o d u c t i o n t o S t u d y i n g M a n a g e m e n t ˇđ S t u d y t h e c o m p l e t e m a p o f A P E L l e a r n i n g o u t c o m e s f o r a l l s i x m o d u l e s H Y P E R L I N K " a p e l _ m a p . h t m " h e r e ˇđ R e a d t h e H Y P E R L I N K " a p e l _ d o s . h t m " C o m p i l a t i o n o f t h e A P E L d o s s i e r d o c u m e n t ť H Y P E R L I N K " h t t p : / / p u b 1 9 . b r a v e n e t . c o m / f o r u m / 1 6 1 5 8 0 1 3 4 0 " F o r u m ( B r a v e n e t ) [ C o n t a c t M i k e H a r t f o r p a s s w o r d t o m a k e posts to this Forum] ť Contact: HYPERLINK "mailto:mikehart@unforgettable.com" mikehart@unforgettable.com Introduction to Business Communications Source materials for intending PSIM students 1.understand the basic theory of interpersonal communication HYPERLINK "ibc1.html" IBC12.recognise the importance of communication in the business environment HYPERLINK "ibc2.html" IBC23.recognise the importance of teamwork and the part communication plays in its effectiveness HYPERLINK "ibc3.html" IBC34.understand the impact that information technologies have upon business communications HYPERLINK "ibc4.html" IBC45.produce a text-based report using a range of word-processing features HYPERLINK "ibc5.html" IBC56.prepare and deliver a multimedia presentation for a clearly defined business purpose, using Microsoft Powerpoint or a similar product HYPERLINK "ibc6.html" IBC67.use computer mediated communication to support collaborative work HYPERLINK "ibc7.html" IBC78.understand how to create effective World Wide Web pages HYPERLINK "ibc8.html" IBC8 Any other evidence from your work experience similar to, or the equivalent of, the above (specify) ť HYPERLINK "http://pub19.bravenet.com/forum/1615801340" Forum (Bravenet) [Contact Mike Hart for password to make posts to this Forum] ť Contact: HYPERLINK "mailto:mikehart@unforgettable.com" mikehart@unforgettable.com Introduction to Business Communications1:Basic Theory of Interpersonal Communications 1.understand the basic theory of interpersonal communicationThe following range of sources (or references to sources) are arranged in increasing order of complexity. - HYPERLINK "4_prin.htm" Four Principles of Interpersonal Communication- HYPERLINK "present.ppt" Professional Self Presentation- HYPERLINK "comm.pdf" INCLUDEPICTURE \d "E:\\apel\\adobe.gif" \* MERGEFORMATINET Communication Theory- HYPERLINK "brown.htm" Brown:Inter-personal Communication theories- HYPERLINK "http://www.cultsock.ndirect.co.uk/MUHome/cshtml/introductory/sw.html" Shannon-Weaver Model- HYPERLINK "inter.htm" List of sourcesAPEL task [max 400 words]"Demonstrate that you can understand and apply some of the basic theory of inter-personal communications to your own work experience" ť HYPERLINK "http://pub19.bravenet.com/forum/1615801340" Forum (Bravenet) [Contact Mike Hart for password to make posts to this Forum] ť Contact: HYPERLINK "mailto:mikehart@unforgettable.com" mikehart@unforgettable.com Introduction to Business Communications2:Understand the importance of communication in the business environment 2.understand the importance of communication in the business environment'Communication in the business environment' is a huge topic? One way of approaching this topic is to start at the personal level and then proceed in stages as follows: - HYPERLINK "http://www.uefap.co.uk/writing/writfram.htm" Personal skills (writing)- HYPERLINK "commun.htm" Interpersonal skills in the organisation- HYPERLINK "cor_comm.htm" Corporate policies (example from South Hams District Council)- HYPERLINK "bus_comm.htm" Technical communication tools- HYPERLINK "comm_gl.htm" Cultural aspects of communicationAPEL task [max 400 words]"Demonstrate your understanding of the importance of communication in the business environment drawing upon your own work experience" ť HYPERLINK "http://pub19.bravenet.com/forum/1615801340" Forum (Bravenet) [Contact Mike Hart for password to make posts to this Forum] ť Contact: HYPERLINK "mailto:mikehart@unforgettable.com" mikehart@unforgettable.com Top of Form Top of Form Bottom of Form Bottom of Form Introduction to Business Communications3:Recognise the importance of teamwork and the part communication plays in its effectiveness 3.Recognise the importance of teamwork and the part communication plays in its effectivenessThe following checklist might prove helpful in helping you to think about and document your teamwork skills. - HYPERLINK "teamwork.htm" Teamworking skillsAPEL task [max 400 words]"Demonstrate how you have utilised teamwork skills (including communication within and between teams) drawing upon your own work experience" ť HYPERLINK "http://pub19.bravenet.com/forum/1615801340" Forum (Bravenet) [Contact Mike Hart for password to make posts to this Forum] ť Contact: HYPERLINK "mailto:mikehart@unforgettable.com" mikehart@unforgettable.com Top of Form Top of Form Bottom of Form Bottom of Form Introduction to Business Communications4:understand the impact that information technologies have upon business communications 4.understand the impact that information technologies have upon business communicationsThe following range of sources include three general articles, an informative advert and two sources indicating developments in e-government for local authorities both nationally and locally. - HYPERLINK "itc_bus1.htm" Information Technology can manage routine business processes- HYPERLINK "itc_bus2.htm" British Chambers of Commerce survey- HYPERLINK "internet.htm" Using the internet as a backbone for business communications- HYPERLINK "bus_advt.htm" Example of an informative advert- HYPERLINK "modern.doc" 'Modern councils, modern services - access for all' (partic. pp. 2-18)- HYPERLINK "hcc_egov.htm" HCC Best Value guidance (E-government)APEL task [max 400 words]"Drawing upon your own work experience, demonstrate the impact of information technologies upon communication processes" ť HYPERLINK "http://pub19.bravenet.com/forum/1615801340" Forum (Bravenet) [Contact Mike Hart for password to make posts to this Forum] ť Contact: HYPERLINK "mailto:mikehart@unforgettable.com" mikehart@unforgettable.com Top of Form Top of Form Bottom of Form Bottom of Form Introduction to Business Communications5: Produce a text-based report using a range of word-processing features 5.Produce a text-based report using a range of word-processing featuresNo teaching materials are necessary for you to demonstrate this learning outcome. APEL task[The whole of your APEL claim will demonstrate word-processing skills and hence fulfil this learning outcome]ť HYPERLINK "http://pub19.bravenet.com/forum/1615801340" Forum (Bravenet) [Contact Mike Hart for password to make posts to this Forum] ť Contact: HYPERLINK "mailto:mikehart@unforgettable.com" mikehart@unforgettable.com Top of Form Top of Form Bottom of Form Bottom of Form Introduction to Business Communications6: Prepare and deliver a multimedia presentation for a clearly defined business purpose, using Microsoft Powerpoint or a similar product 6.Prepare and deliver a multimedia presentation for a clearly defined business purpose, using Microsoft Powerpoint or a similar productIt is unlikely that many applicants will already have PowerPoint skills - these will be taught as part of your college course.However, you may want to teach yourself the basics of this (30-60 minutes) or present other material you have used for a presentation to colleagues.An alternative to using PowerPoint is using an HTML editor to present your CV. Full instructions are given in the 'Documentation on making a Web-based version of your CV' below... - HYPERLINK "cv_files.htm" Documentation on making a Web-based version of your CVAPEL task [max 400 words] ˇđ P r e p a r e a n d d e l i v e r a m u l t i m e d i a p r e s e n t a t i o n f o r a c l e a r l y d e f i n e d b u s i n e s s p u r p o s e , u s i n g M i c r o s o f t P o w e r p o i n t o r a s i m i l a r p r o d u c t O R ˇđ u t i l i s e t h e m a t e r i a l s a b o v e t o p r e s e n t y o u r C V i n a W e b - b a s e d v e r s i o n a n d p u b l i s h i t t o t h e W e b . ť H Y P E R L I N K "http://pub19.bravenet.com/forum/1615801340" Forum (Bravenet) [Contact Mike Hart for password to make posts to this Forum] ť Contact: HYPERLINK "mailto:mikehart@unforgettable.com" mikehart@unforgettable.com Top of Form Top of Form Bottom of Form Bottom of Form Introduction to Business Communications7: Use computer mediated communication to support collaborative work 7.Use computer mediated communication to support collaborative workThis learning outcome is associated with the College's own V i r t u a l L e a r n i n g E n v i r o n m e n t . Y o u c a n d e m o n s t r a t e t h e l e a r n i n g o u t c o m e , h o w e v e r , b y s h o w i n g h o w y o u u t i l i s e : ˇđ e m a i l a s a s o u r c e o f c o l l a b o r a t i o n w i t h c o l l e a g u e s ˇđ t h e F o r u m a s s o c i a t e d w i t h t h e s e w e b p a g e s ˇđ o t h e r w a y s o f s h o w i n g c o l l a b o r a t i v e w o r k e.g. use of databases, discussion forums APEL task [max 400 words]"Show how you have utilised computer mediated communication to support collaboration in your workplace" ť HYPERLINK "http://pub19.bravenet.com/forum/1615801340" Forum (Bravenet) [Contact Mike Hart for password to make posts to this Forum] ť Contact: HYPERLINK "mailto:mikehart@unforgettable.com" mikehart@unforgettable.com Top of Form Top of Form Bottom of Form Bottom of Form Introduction to Business Communications8: Understand how to create effective World Wide Web pages 8.Understand how to create effective World Wide Web pagesIt is unlikely that you already have experience of writing Web pages - this will be taught to you as part of the course! However, you can still learn the principles of good web design and use them to evaluate the web pages you encounter in the course of your work. The first source is from the 'Plain English' campaign whilst the second is a composite of two documents. - HYPERLINK "plain.htm" The p l a i n E n g l i s h g u i d e t o d e s i g n i n g c l e a r w e b s i t e s - H Y P E R L I N K " d e s i g n 1 . h t m " G o o d D e s i g n F e a t u r e s A P E L t a s k [ m a x 4 0 0 w o r d s ] ˇđ S h o w h o w y o u h a v e c r e a t e d e f f e c t i v e W o r l d W i d e W e b p a g e s i n y o u r w o r k p l a c e O R ˇđ U s e s o m e o f t h e p r i n c i p l e s o f g o o d w e b s i t e design to evaluate two websites that you use regularly in the course of your work [e.g. http://www.hants.gov.uk AND http://www.wkac.ac.uk] ť HYPERLINK "http://pub19.bravenet.com/forum/1615801340" Forum (Bravenet) [Contact Mike Hart for password to make posts to this Forum] ť Contact: HYPERLINK "mailto:mikehart@unforgettable.com" mikehart@unforgettable.com Top of Form Top of Form Bottom of Form Bottom of Form Political, Legal and Social Environment Source materials for intending PSIM students 1.outline the key features of the political, legal and social environment within which business operates HYPERLINK "pls1.html" PLS12.give examples of the influence that the environment has upon business and business decisions HYPERLINK "pls2.html" PLS23.describe the key features of the political process and means of exerting influence on political decisions HYPERLINK "pls3.html" PLS34.explain the key features of the legal system and the fundamental principles of the law of Contract and Tort HYPERLINK "pls4.html" PLS45.identify and outline examples of ethical and social issues and trends that impact upon business HYPERLINK "pls5.html" PLS56.distinguish between internal and external factors affecting business performance HYPERLINK "pls6.html" PLS6 Any other evidence from your work experience similar to, or the equivalent of, the above (specify) An excellent source that covers many of the issues in this module (and much more besides) is the following:Worthington, Ian and Britton, Chris (2003) The Business Environment (4th edition), Harlow: Pearson Education (Ł34.99) ť HYPERLINK "http://pub19.bravenet.com/forum/1615801340" Forum (Bravenet) [Contact Mike Hart for password to make posts to this Forum] ť Contact: HYPERLINK "mailto:mikehart@unforgettable.com" mikehart@unforgettable.com Political, Legal and Social Environment1:outline the key features of the political, legal and social environment within which business operates 1.outline the key features of the political, legal and social environment within which business operatesThe following sources give you a brief overview of political and legal institutions in the UK, a commentary by Will Hutton on 'Governance in the UK' and a demographic profile of Europe which includes the UK. - HYPERLINK "http://www.hildesheim.co.uk/quickreference/politics/britpolitics.html" Brief guide to political and legal structures- HYPERLINK "govern.doc" Will Hutton's 'Trends in Governance' (British Council)- HYPERLINK "eur_dem.pdf" INCLUDEPICTURE \d "E:\\apel\\adobe.gif" \* MERGEFORMATINET Demographic profile of Europe- HYPERLINK "http://www.bized.ac.uk/educators/16-19/presentations/business/2003_4/241103_map.htm" Some suggestions for factors to include in a PEST analysisAPEL task [max 500 words]"Analyse your working environment in relation to its political, legal and social context" ť HYPERLINK "http://pub19.bravenet.com/forum/1615801340" Forum (Bravenet) [Contact Mike Hart for password to make posts to this Forum] ť Contact: HYPERLINK "mailto:mikehart@unforgettable.com" mikehart@unforgettable.com Political, Legal and Social Environment2: Examples of the influence that the environment has upon business and business decisions 2.Examples of the influence that the environment has upon business and business decisions'The environment' can be interpreted in one of two ways i.e. ˇđ t h e g e n e r a l b u s i n e s s c l i m a t e ˇđ t h e i m p a c t o f ' g r e e n ' i s s u e s A r t i c l e s a r e p r e s e n t e d b e l o w o n b o t h o f t h e s e t h e m e s . F o r t h e g e n e r a l t h e m e , t h e a r t i c l e s s h o w h o w t h e b u s i n e s s c l i m a t e i s m e a s u r e d , t h e e n v i r o n m e n t f o r e - b u s i n e s s a n d a n a s s e s s m e n t o f t h e b usiness climate in Hampshire. In the 'green business' theme, a one document discusses environmental management whilst another shows the government agencies involved. - HYPERLINK "bus_env.doc" How the business environment is measured (national and international data)- HYPERLINK "ecomm.ppt" The business environment from an e-commerce standpoint- HYPERLINK "http://www.hants.gov.uk/environment/future/business/morireport.html" The Business Environment in Hampshire- HYPERLINK "http://www.integra.org.uk/about/index.html" Project Integra (Waste Management in Hampshire)- HYPERLINK "bus_env2.doc" Government and the environmentAPEL task [max 500 words]"How is the quality of the Business Environment evaluated? What is the nature of the business environment in Hampshire?" ť HYPERLINK "http://pub19.bravenet.com/forum/1615801340" Forum (Bravenet) [Contact Mike Hart for password to make posts to this Forum] ť Contact: HYPERLINK "mailto:mikehart@unforgettable.com"" mikehart@unforgettable.com Political, Legal and Social Environment3: describe the key features of the political process and means of exerting influence on political decisions 3.describe the key features of the political process and means of exerting influence on political decisionsAn excellent guide to government in the UK is provided by the government itself. Follow whichever links you feel are most useful to you. - HYPERLINK "http://www.ukonline.gov.uk/CitizenSpace/GuidetoGovernment/fs/en" Guide to Government- HYPERLINK "