Yahoo: All Over But the Shouting?

A few days ago, I penned a posting asking that, at the end of the day, do proxy fights matter? I pointed to a new Wharton School of Business report that dumps cold water on the enthusiasm of shareholder activists who have had a field day this…

Person specification

The person specification for this course should be read in conjunction with the generic person specification for an associate lecturer at The Open University.As well as meeting all the requirements set out in the generic person specification, you should have:* a relevant postgraduate academic qualification, preferably at masters level or equivalent e.g. MBA, MSc* current or recent management or consultancy experience in a variety of contexts and in at least one of the areas covered by the course* knowledge of recent developments and debates within management education and business relating to the relevant areas of the course* previous teaching experience or experience of coaching and development including experience of running workshops or training sessions* an appreciation of the distance learning environment and the potential impact on students* ability to communicate effectively with different types of audiences and through different media* capability to support learning through a range of elearning media, including synchronous/asynchronous tutorials, eportfolio development, online searches, collaborative learning and online discussions * a passion for teaching and supporting students online* an interest and enthusiasm for international tutoring, including an understanding of cultural differences