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This product provides access to an online competency assessment in procurement. Topics covered in the assessment include procurement cycle, specifications, tendering, etc. All areas in which managers should be competent. On completion of the assessment a report is given as to the level of competency achieved. Three attempts are permitted, and questions are randomised. When undertaken in conjunction with our book called "Managing the Devolved Budget" you can achieve CPD (continuing professional development) points along with a CPD certificate. Understanding your own competency level in procurement will help identify any training needs you may have. Many organisations purchase this product to use with their staff to gauge overall competency levels and inform their organisational development and training plans. This online product can be accessed at any time from any location and is a cost-effective developmental tool.

This is one of a series of books called "Essential skills for the public sector". It includes how to establish the cost of a service; overhead allocation methods: unit cost calculations; cost control; and pricing. It is ideal reading for public sector managers or those studying for public administration and related qualifications. It tackles some of the common costing and pricing issues in the public sector. It is a practical book and has found to be useful in both measuring value for money and financial control. It incorporates worked examples and solutions. This publication is a valuable reference point to anyone having to undergo costing and pricing exercises for their area of service, especially if those services are being exposed to outside competition or performance indicators. A highly recommended publication.

This book is one of a series of books entitled "Essential Skills for the Public Sector". It sets out the importance of strategic financial planning and how this impacts on financial monitoring and control, and assisting the organisation achieve value for money. The areas covered include financial planning processes, risk analysis, resource management strategies, income generation and cost benefit analysis. The book is designed to give managers, ideas to maximise the use of their financial resources and meet the organisation’s long term financial goals. There are worked examples and practical exercises, encouraging self-development and continuous professional development. The style is simple, easy to read, and accessible to staff at all levels within a public sector or non profit organisation. It is an essential addition to a manager’s toolkit of skills and knowledge. It is also useful for those studying public administration or wishing to work in the sector.

This book is part of the series "Essential Skills for the Public Sector". It presents a variety of basic financial calculations ranging from fractions and percentages, using statistics and spreadsheets, and project appraisal techniques. It is ideal for those working in the public sector that need to be able to present information in a way that demonstrates value for money in the provision of public services. It is simple to read and understand and is ideal for those without strong mathematical skills. There are exercises and self development activities.

This book is one of a series of books entitled Essential Skills for the Public Sector. It sets out the fundamental principles of marketing and applies them to a public sector context. The content includes the marketing mix, how to develop a marketing plan, market research techniques and examples of how to implement a marketing strategy and plan. Effective marketing helps with customer focus and best use of resources. Whether or not the public service is in a competitive environment, managers should see marketing as part of the management process. There are worked examples and practical exercises which allow the theory to be put into practice, encouraging self-development and continuous improvement. The style is simple, easy to read, and accessible to staff at all levels within an organisation. An essential addition to a manager’s toolkit of skills and knowledge, and highly recommended reading.

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