http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Thu, 23 May 2013 05:10:45 PDT Thu, 23 May 2013 05:10:45 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=75474 This business glossary contains term covering the disciplines of Economics and Accounting as defined in the United Kingdom. Students can enter an accounting term to return the definition of the term as well as links to related diagrams, other terms, related URLs, and related acronyms. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=365581 An interactive technical note which aims to clarify the key concepts of depreciation and take an in-depth look at the effects of different depreciation methods on companies. Through the use of a calculator, students can calculate the depreciation schedule, visualizing the results graphically, and then comparing how changes in the useful life and residual value affect depreciation expense.This interactive technical note consists of five sections: a general depreciation theory test, a methods test looking at how different depreciation techniques can affect a companys financial statements, a flexible depreciation calculator accompanied by two reflection exercises, a detailed case analysis focusing on net income effects and cash flow, and a curiosities section analysing depreciation strategies in companies. An interactive technical note which aims to clarify the key concepts of depreciation and take an in-depth look at the effects of different depreciation methods on companies. Through the use of a calculator, students can calculate the depreciation schedule, visualizing the results graphically, and then comparing how changes in the useful life and residual value affect depreciation expense.This interactive technical note consists of five sections: a general depreciation theory test, a methods test looking at how different depreciation techniques can affect a companys financial statements, a flexible depreciation calculator accompanied by two reflection exercises, a detailed case analysis focusing on net income effects and cash flow, and a curiosities section analysing depreciation strategies in companies. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=81533 This is Business Week's listing of the top 100 brands. An explanation is provided for how the list was calculated. Then, each brand is listed along with its 2004 and 2003 "brand value" in millions of dollars, the country of ownership and a brief description of the brand. A link is provided to the pdf file as well as to the press release. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=75958 This site lists and explains the U.S. laws that are relevant to managing people. By clicking on the following topics in the left column, one can obtain information about specific laws regarding: Hiring issues, Wage laws, Minors, Taxes, Health and Safety, Termination, etc. Additionally, the topics are expandable for support information. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=81113 A weblog designed to disseminate articles, information and resources related to Accounting Information Systems (AIS) Education. The blog is in chronological order (archives dating back to June 2003) with articles about IT security, internal controls, database design, and other topics typically covered in an undergraduate AIS course. As you view the blog, please note for each entry posted, you can usually click to see the full article that resulted in a summarized blog posting. Also at the top right of the blog is a search tool to quickly see if the blog has particular subjects of interest. Finally, on the right hand side of the blog are links to other accounting, IT and business related blogs and a couple included "just for fun״. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=301883 This is a 50+ page document provided to students taking a 12-credit, junior-level course that combines marketing, management, finance, and operations. These very comprehensive guidelines explain the mission and structure of the course, but the primary focus is helping students develop a business plan. Detailed requirements are provided on everything from forming teams to doing the final presentation at the end of the semester. Also included are assessment criteria, resources to put a business plan together, a quality control process to provide feedback about the course, and information about a business plan competition. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84873 Transparency International is the only international non-governmental organization devoted to combating corruption. This site does not expose individual cases. Rather, it focuses on trends and on prevention and reforming systems. The site notes that A principal tool in the fight against corruption is access to information. In that spirit, the T Web site offers many corruption surveys, indexes, and reports that rank countries according to various measurements of corruption. For example, one survery ranks countries in terms of the degree to which business people and country analysts perceive them to be the homes of bribe-takers. Other resources include a Corruption Fighters Tool Kit and a discussion of business principles for countering bribery. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84865 Excellent article on how the importance of "Strategic Human Resource Management" in a global business environment. Focus is primarily on effectively managing people in multi-national and transnational firms. Very easy read. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=314265 The Center for Retailing Education and Research, located in the Warrington College of Business Administration and working within the UF community strives to develop tomorrow's leaders by stimulating interest in retailing careers, preparing students for entry-level management, providing continuing education opportunities, facilitating communications between retailers and academics, and researching retailing issues and opportunities. This link is to the research and publications repository. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=232165 Created during November of 2005, the blog posts current news and commentary about corporate ethics.  A "Welcome Students" link explain show students should use and cite blog entries.  A complete index of posting is also located via this link.