http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sat, 25 May 2013 10:55:13 PDT Sat, 25 May 2013 10:55:13 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=91212 This is a website that contains links to a variety of types of information about companies. Each category (such as finding addresses, finding home pages, monitoring company news, etc.) has a number of different links that can be used to access the information. 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=81274 The New Millennium and the Next Bottom Line asks ’Can business meet new social, environmental, and financial expectations and still win?’ This supplement appeared in the May 3, 1999 issue of Business Week but is hosted in full text on the World Resources Institute Web site. There are essays, case studies and strategies which look at of technological, economic, social and environmental challenges.  NOTE: You will need to page down to the bottom to access the pdf file. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=81544 This site contains acronyms and abbreviations in common use. This acronyms list contains acronyms and abbreviations with origins in the army, navy, medical, computers, internet, business and training fields, including the best funny acronyms and abbreviations. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84678 This document provides basic guidelines and examples for citing sources following the "Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association," commonly referred to as "APA style." http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=89351 This site contains information about planning research, methodology, and analyzing and interpreting results. Each subject has a separate page on which are listed not only information about the topic, but suggested links and online discussion groups about each topic. This is an excellent resource for students planning a research project. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=81200 This Web site is hosted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), a Canadian non-profit making organisation, in alliance with the Foundation for Global Responsibility. It explains how companies can incorporate the principle of sustainability into their everyday business activities. There are sections on topics of current interest such as corporate reporting, climate change, eco-efficiency and sustainable banking as well as information on business tools, training courses and news. For many of the topics links are provided to case studies arranged by country and industry sector, along with useful web resources. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=81473 This consulting company provides a free business plan outline. Althought designed to promote their business, the outline could be of use to students. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=248128 This extensive report, from the National Leadership Council for Liberal Education and America’s Promise, is a compendium on ways in which to engage (what are considered) "Twenty First Century Realities."  These include civic, intercultural, and ethical learning, as well as applying student learning to complex problems.  The report suggests that essential learning outcomes for the 21st century include:  (1) knowledge of human cultures and the physical and natural world; (2) Intellectual and practical skills; (3) personal and social responsibility; (4) and integrative learning.  The discussion concludes discussing ways in which to achieve these outcomes. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=82368 This site contains links to several different profiles that rank companies on their social responsibillity. These include Business Ethics, the Calvery Index, Citizens Index, America's Most Admired Companies and others.