Firstly, just a reminder that Librarians will not be in from 19th December until the 5th January so make sure you email us NOW with any last minute research help for Christmas assignments. But if you miss us, don't despair! There are plenty of help guides on the library subject guide if you just look for them - http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/content.php?pid=459779
I am not the only one planning for the end of the year. The Financial Times have started releasing end of year round-up reports and they are fascinating reading. The FT's Year in Finance has a downloadable review of the year as well as links to key stories. Similarly here are the FT's reports on The Connected Business - how IT is affecting Business practice, a review of Japan and The FT's Wealth report. Keep your eyes peeled for the rest of the end of year reports.
For those of you who want something new to try over Christmas - check out Lynda.com which has a huge range of video courses for you to choose from to develop some new skills - This link is to their business videos but they have a huge range of resources. Have a lovely holiday and we'll see you all in the new year!
Friday, 12 December 2014
Thursday, 4 December 2014
Second to Last Round up of Term!
It's nearly the end of term and we all all tired and staring at approaching deadlines so let's start with blog round up with some videos! Firstly an interview with Ted Sarandos of Netflix on what's next for the company and how they are challenging traditional TV networks. A less 'fun' but very interesting video on the gender pay gap and how women can negotiate a pay rise.
An interesting sounding book review on how workplace friendships and camaraderie can create the best workplace and output. Might be interesting to the students on the MGT3000 module. Are the falling oil prices actually a good thing? What do those of you who specialize in oil think? For finance and accounting students, an article on how more must be done to support regulation and control of the banking sector. And finally Black Friday seems to have taken root in the UK despite our not celebrating Thanksgiving nor a day off to go to the shops. Sales this 'Black Friday' broke records but it this a wholly positive thing given the violence and crowd control issues?
An interesting sounding book review on how workplace friendships and camaraderie can create the best workplace and output. Might be interesting to the students on the MGT3000 module. Are the falling oil prices actually a good thing? What do those of you who specialize in oil think? For finance and accounting students, an article on how more must be done to support regulation and control of the banking sector. And finally Black Friday seems to have taken root in the UK despite our not celebrating Thanksgiving nor a day off to go to the shops. Sales this 'Black Friday' broke records but it this a wholly positive thing given the violence and crowd control issues?
Friday, 28 November 2014
Facebook the new LinkedIn, an Energy special report and other interesting news stories.
Teaching and Boards of Studies are winding down as we get closer to the end of term, although I have seen many more of you in one-to-ones this week as deadlines start to bite. Remember our Library Subject Guide has lots of worksheets and and presentations to recap the use of databases and planning literature searches or you can always email us with quick questions as well.
Facebook is apparently working on 'Facebook at Work' to compete with LinkedIn but will need to gain the trust of corporations if it is to succeed. For those of you looking at Energy and energy companies, this is great special report from the Financial Times on Energy and the section also has a host of useful articles on the topic. A fascinating article for MBA students on leadership, the role it plays in your career and the how you can develop it both at University and in work.
More bad news for the large supermarkets - have they become uneconomic in the face of online shopping? Very useful article for Second and Third years looking at a supermarket as their company. But on the flipside digital marketing is threatened by fraudsters who embed bots in click-through ads, create fake shop fronts or sell fake items, damaging the brand. Finally could your Human Resource skills make you a great CEO? This article from the Harvard Business Review Blog thinks so.
Facebook is apparently working on 'Facebook at Work' to compete with LinkedIn but will need to gain the trust of corporations if it is to succeed. For those of you looking at Energy and energy companies, this is great special report from the Financial Times on Energy and the section also has a host of useful articles on the topic. A fascinating article for MBA students on leadership, the role it plays in your career and the how you can develop it both at University and in work.
More bad news for the large supermarkets - have they become uneconomic in the face of online shopping? Very useful article for Second and Third years looking at a supermarket as their company. But on the flipside digital marketing is threatened by fraudsters who embed bots in click-through ads, create fake shop fronts or sell fake items, damaging the brand. Finally could your Human Resource skills make you a great CEO? This article from the Harvard Business Review Blog thinks so.
Friday, 21 November 2014
Quick Round-up. Help for some MGT3170 & MGT3000 assignment
Hello all. I hope you are enjoying the term so far. it's been a very busy week with teaching sessions and Boards of Studies. I hope you have all fed back to you Student Voice Leaders, especially about your Kortexts.
Thinking of some of the topics that have come up in recent teaching sessions I have some news stories that might add colour to your assignments. Firstly an article on a potential new aeroplane shape from Airbus - the Flying Donut. What do you all think? Looks strange to me but maybe more comfortable? A mention in the 'Week in Review' about promotions at Goldman Sachs might be useful for those of you in MGT3000 who are looking at the Goldman Sachs Group. Also an interesting video on corporations' vulnerability to crime and extortion is an interesting watch.
One for MGT3170 students doing a supermarket, looking at the price war in groceries and the serious knock-on effect for the big retailers. Finally two articles with good pieces of advice, why start-ups should listen to criticism and why you shouldn't check your phone in meetings - and for meetings read in Seminars and lectures too!
Thinking of some of the topics that have come up in recent teaching sessions I have some news stories that might add colour to your assignments. Firstly an article on a potential new aeroplane shape from Airbus - the Flying Donut. What do you all think? Looks strange to me but maybe more comfortable? A mention in the 'Week in Review' about promotions at Goldman Sachs might be useful for those of you in MGT3000 who are looking at the Goldman Sachs Group. Also an interesting video on corporations' vulnerability to crime and extortion is an interesting watch.
One for MGT3170 students doing a supermarket, looking at the price war in groceries and the serious knock-on effect for the big retailers. Finally two articles with good pieces of advice, why start-ups should listen to criticism and why you shouldn't check your phone in meetings - and for meetings read in Seminars and lectures too!
Monday, 17 November 2014
Entrepreneurship at MDX this week - Check it out!
1/3 of current day students will at some point work
for themselves.
How can you be ready for when the idea pops into your
head.
Give yourself the best chance for success by attending
this interactive workshop.
EDH@MDX
Presents
An interactive workshop
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Got an idea for a business?
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Will it fly or fail?................
You need to know the
right kind of questions to ask yourself to test your ideas.
This must see workshop
will introduce you to the 5 Mind-Opener Questions that will enable
you to build a successful business and avoid the common pitfalls.
Tuesday 18th
of November
13:00-15:00
W154
Friday, 14 November 2014
Getting ready for deadlines?
I have seen a lot of students this week at the Librarian's desk in the study hub and booking appointments to check their research is up to scratch and deadlines start to creep up on us. I hope the rest of you are all confidentially getting ahead with your work but if you have concerns or questions don't forget to email us - businesslibrarian@mdx.ac.uk or to our personal emails which are available on the Library Subject Guide. You can , of course, also make appointments with us or drop by the Study Hub on the first floor of the library.
I hope some of you saw the seminar I was promoting earlier in the week and found it useful I will try and post up more of those events as they come in. So onto articles I have found interesting this week. First Thomas Piketty's Capital in the 21st Century has been named the Business Book of the Year. This been a fascinating and controversial book and is available in the library so check it out and expand your horizons. Speaking of expanding horizons, this is the Guardian list of the Top 10 Sustainable Business Tweeters. Have a look, follow some of the accounts and get inspired! On the subject of inspiration, apparently a third of MBA graduates are taking an entrepreneurial path and starting their own companies rather than returning to corporations. Will that be you? Don't forget to take advantage of the support for Entrepreneurship and Innovation here at Middlesex. On a different note, here is a question and answer about dealing with someone who is not a team player. Hopefully all of you are in supportive and hard working groups for projects but just in case you are not. Here's some tips! Hope everything is going well.
I hope some of you saw the seminar I was promoting earlier in the week and found it useful I will try and post up more of those events as they come in. So onto articles I have found interesting this week. First Thomas Piketty's Capital in the 21st Century has been named the Business Book of the Year. This been a fascinating and controversial book and is available in the library so check it out and expand your horizons. Speaking of expanding horizons, this is the Guardian list of the Top 10 Sustainable Business Tweeters. Have a look, follow some of the accounts and get inspired! On the subject of inspiration, apparently a third of MBA graduates are taking an entrepreneurial path and starting their own companies rather than returning to corporations. Will that be you? Don't forget to take advantage of the support for Entrepreneurship and Innovation here at Middlesex. On a different note, here is a question and answer about dealing with someone who is not a team player. Hopefully all of you are in supportive and hard working groups for projects but just in case you are not. Here's some tips! Hope everything is going well.
Tuesday, 11 November 2014
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