"Business Functions" is part of a major new national programme of highly developed texts and modules for undergraduate students following business studies courses. It provides 150 hours of quality study to be used by students in a supported learning environment.

This introduction to Business Functions delivers the knowledge and skills required to understand the key characteristics of business organizations and the core functions that contribute to their operations.

All the units are carefully sequenced and organized to ensure clarity and ease of use. Topics covered include:
Business environments.
The organization.
Marketing.
Operations management.
Human resource management.

"Business Functions" has been written and developed by a highly experienced team drawn from the Open Learning Foundation's member universities. Using a range of questions, self-assessment exercises, examples and assignments, "Business Functions" is the most effective teaching and learning resource available at this level.

"Rheumatology, Orthopaedics and Trauma at a Glance" is the new edition of "The Musculoskeletal System at a Glance." The book now includes not just basic anatomy, but also features presenting complaints and patient examination and reflects the increased coverage of rheumatology, making it relevant for students at all levels.

"Rheumatology, Orthopaedics and Trauma at a Glance"Expands its coverage of rheumatology to include all major topics on the medical student curriculumIncludes fully illustrated chapters on examination of each part of the musculoskeletal systemProvides self-assessment case studies to test knowledge and provide clinical contextConsolidates all information relating to the musculoskeletal system in one title

"Rheumatology, Orthopaedics and Trauma at a Glance" is ideal for all medical students studying the musculoskeletal system or taking an orthopaedics or rheumatology rotation.

" Organisational Structures and Processes provides a framework for students to examine the varied and dynamic nature of organization's structures and internal relations. The workbook looks at: * The identification, evaluation and designing of organizational structures * Communications in organizations * Identifying and changing organizational culture