Reading and learning resources

Reading and learning resources



A vast array of material has been written about business and management,
and this is a major reason for the subject being such an interesting one.
Many different people, organisations and groups hold widely differing
views on issues in this area. You are going to be taking an academic
approach to the subject, and this needs to be reflected in your reading.
Reading is a vital and central part of your work and successful progress in
this course. It is important that you make use of your academic and study
skills handbook Strategies for success. This will really help you, because
it includes guidance on reading technique. It is possible for everyone to
develop their reading skills, and consciously working on this will be of
great benefit to you.
This subject guide is designed to guide you through academic material in
the major areas of business and management, as set out in the syllabus. It
is important at this stage to understand the reading system, for this will
ensure that you cover all the necessary elements of the main topics in a
comprehensive way.