The University of Lincoln has an extensive list of online reading materials to explore, including this resources library, designed specifically for ambitious working professionals and career changers. It covers a wide range of topics, with a primary focus on the management and leadership disciplines. From creating your own career development plan, to assessing the opportunities that an online qualification can open up, there’s something to help you progress.
Browse through to find the resources which are relevant to you and provide you with what you need. Whether you’re starting out in a new career, or looking to accelerate your progression in your current one, don’t miss out on these useful guides.
CEO stands for chief executive officer, and this position is typically the most senior role in a business or organisation. As the highest-ranking executive, the CEO is ultimately responsible for the success – or failure – of their organisation. The CEO title is typically used within for-profit businesses, although some non-profit organisations choose to use … Continued
The philosophy of law, or legal philosophy, examines and analyses the law in general, as well as legal institutions, systems, and principles. In particular, it examines the law’s relationship with other systems and philosophical areas, such as politics and political philosophy, economics, and ethics. Common topics debated by philosophers of law include: What is law? … Continued
Marketing communications, sometimes called marcom, are the combinations of promotional tools, marketing channels, messages, and media that marketers use to communicate with their target customers. A business or brand typically develops its marketing communications strategy around what’s known as the marketing mix, or the Seven Ps (formerly called the Four Ps): Product, which considers the … Continued
An organisation’s culture can play a significant role in determining the organisation’s success – or its failure. This is because organisational culture determines everything from how decisions are made to how employees feel and behave within the organisation. Built on a foundation of organisational values, and reflecting the behaviours of its leaders, an organisation’s culture … Continued
International criminal justice is the area of international law that’s concerned with prosecuting some of the world’s most serious crimes and human rights abuses. These include: genocide. war crimes. torture. crimes against humanity. enforced disappearances. Through international criminal justice systems, individuals and regimes that perpetuate these types of crimes can be held accountable for their … Continued
Consumer behaviour is a field of study that examines people’s buying and spending habits. It explores patterns and trends gleaned from data and other research to answer questions such as: Who makes up an existing or target demographic – what are their characteristics? What is this demographic looking for – what products and services do … Continued
The law of obligation refers to a person’s legal duty to do something. This legal duty arises in situations where a person, or a group of people, is required to take a particular course of action under the law. These kinds of obligations are binding ties that are covered by legal terms and can be … Continued
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a self-regulated business practice that organisations adopt to demonstrate their commitment to social ethics and sustainability, in addition to profits. Corporations and businesses that practice CSR take what’s called the triple bottom line approach to their activities, prioritising profits, people, and the planet, rather than relying on business practices that … Continued
Great leadership is the key ingredient in any successful team or organisation. It can come in different forms, but truly effective leadership drives employee engagement, teamwork, performance, and outcomes. And while the working world has changed significantly over the past few years, with more people working flexibly and technology playing an increasingly important role, the … Continued
International economic law is the foundation upon which the world economy is built. It is the regulatory framework that governs how countries, organisations, and businesses operate in the international economic arena. International economic law typically takes the form of treaties. These treaties are often negotiated between countries and developed with support from lawyers specialising in … Continued
Environmental laws are the legal frameworks that protect the natural environment. They vary from country to country, but typically help govern and regulate natural resources – specifically, how human beings interact with and use them. With the threat of climate change facing the planet, environmental law is a growing and increasingly important area of law. … Continued
Dispute resolution is the process of resolving disagreements or conflicts between different parties. There are a number of scenarios where dispute resolution is required. For example, a consumer may have a dispute with a company they’ve purchased faulty goods from. Other conflicts can arise between: Neighbours Friends Family members Ex-partners Employers and staff Businesses and … Continued
