http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Tue, 21 May 2013 20:27:18 PDT Tue, 21 May 2013 20:27:18 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=90900 This is an excellent interactive on-line case study of the Cameron Hot Air Balloon factory in Bristol, UK. It covers many aspects of the functional disciplines of business: human resource management, operations, production management, accounting, marketing, etc. It also includes hypertext links to different departments in the ACTUAL FACTORY! The site is Illustrated with real photos, bios of various managers, and data. This is a real find! http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=227657 This WebQuest is in Spanish and allows students to learn concepts related to leadership theories, ie. Fiedler, Hersey & Blanchard, Vroom-Yetton-Jago... It includes several questionnaires to asset situational variables and to choose the most appropriated leadership’s style.(Permite aprender los conceptos relacionados con las teorías de liderazgo - Fiedler, Hersey & Blanchard, Vroom-Yetton-Jago...-. Incluye diversos cuestionarios para evaluar las variables de situación y elegir el estilo de dirección adecuado.) http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=229694 This website is in Spanish. The students can think about manager roles, tasks, responsibilities and skills. This can be carried out by simulating a manager selection process.(Mediante la simulación de un proceso de selección de mandos para una empresa, los estudiantes deben reflexionar sobre los roles y funciones a desempeñar por los mandos y las habilidades necesarias para estos puestos.) http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=81364 This Bized site provides a lesson plan that asks students to think about two situations where there are key motivation issues to be addressed. Lesson objectives are provided as well as PowerPoint slides, a mind map, and an activity sheet that includes key issue questions and links to other resources. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=229705 This WebQuest is in Spanish and allows students to learn concepts related to motivation theories, ie. Maslow, Herzberg, Adams, Vroom and Skinner. Students can learn about the basic job satisfaction variables. They should make a proposal regarding about which tools companies should use to motivate their workers.(Permite aprender los conceptos relacionados con las teorías de motivación de Maslow, Herzberg, Adams, Vroom y Skinner. Los estudiantes reflexionan sobre las componentes de la satisfacción en el trabajo y las herramientas con que cuentan las empresas para motivar a sus empleados.) http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77252 No description given http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=485020 The interactive case shows the selection process for a new junior lawyer at the law firm PEREZ LLORCA. Interviews with the HR director, the firm´s timeline and other graphs give more information about the company and the “War for talent” in this sector. As a final exercise students are able to watch 4 job interviews and choose the best candidate for the job offer. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=674361 The multimedia case “R and the organization of the XXI century” tells the story of the Galician telecom company R from its beginnings until the year 2009. It is focused on the HR management model which is based on “management by happiness”.The students are able to pass different tests about personal and work satisfaction and see firsthand insight on coaching and selections process from a happiness perspective. It is possible to relate R’ HR management model with the own work life.