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The Participant assumes the role of a Personal Assistant to the Senior Partner in the Law firm, Parker Woods LLP. They work closely with the Senior Partner providing administrative support for daily work requirements. The Participant is required to deal with issues relating to diary management, quality checking documents, dealing with internal and external requests and performance issues. This exercise is one of our more challenging Level A exercises due to the responsibilities of a Personal Assistant.
*** This is an Online Business Simulation Exercise delivered through our VirtualAC Platform. ***
This exercise is a parallel version of the Public-Private Partnership Express Analysis Exercise.
The Participant assumes the role of the Procurement Manager in the Finance & Planning Division of the National Justice Service (NJS). The NJS is currently redeveloping one of it prisons and has decided that the service will be provided through a Public-Private Partnership. The Participant is required to analyse a range of numerical and textual information, including a risk allocation matrix, to assess the appropriateness of submissions from potential partners. Participants must provide a proposal, making recommendations as to which submissions will be short-listed. No prior knowledge of procurement procedures is required in order to complete the Exercise.
*** This is an Online Business Simulation Exercise delivered through our VirtualAC Platform. ***
This exercise is a parallel version of the Organisational Change Project Express Analysis Exercise.
The Participant assumes the role of Project Manager of Speiro Global, a worldwide provider of investment management. The Company, which was formed following a merger, is currently going through considerable change. The Participant’s role is to manage the implementation of a new e-learning system. They must analyse information and make recommendations as to which supplier or suppliers should be chosen to undertake the system implementation. The information provided is both qualitative and quantitative and includes company details, financial data and associated risks and benefits
*** This is an Online Business Simulation Exercise delivered through our VirtualAC Platform. ***
This exercise is a parallel version of Public-Private Partnership Express Analysis Exercise.
The Participant assumes the role of the Procurement Manager in the Finance & Planning Division of Wiltshire Council. The Council is currently redeveloping one of its schools and has decided that the service will be provided through a Public-Private Partnership. The Participant is required to analyse a range of numerical and textual information, including a risk allocation matrix, to assess the appropriateness of submissions from potential partners. Participants must provide a proposal, making recommendations as to which submissions will be short-listed. No prior knowledge of procurement procedures is required in order to complete the Exercise.
*** This is an Online Business Simulation Exercise delivered through our VirtualAC Platform. ***
This exercise is a parallel version of The New Directive Express Analysis Exercise.
The Participant assumes the role of a newly appointed manager for Loughmead Borough Council and is responsible for Transport Implementation. Central Government have recently cascaded a new directive. The Participant is provided with a range of qualitative and quantitative information. Their role is to analyse the information provided and make recommendations as to how they will implement the Central Government’s Directive at a local level.
*** This is an Online Business Simulation Exercise delivered through our VirtualAC Platform. A paper version of this Exercise is also available.***
The Participant is asked to assume the role of acting General Manager of Wholesome Foods Ltd, a market leader in the manufacture of ready-made meals. The items to be faced in this In-Basket typify those which would normally face a middle manager. Examples include HR, administrative, general management, Health & Safety and financial issues.
*** This is an Online Business Simulation Exercise delivered through our VirtualAC Platform.***
The Participant takes on the role of a recently recruited graduate who is on the company’s Management Trainee Scheme. The scheme is comprised of a series of 3-month placements working on a series of special projects, aimed at giving the individual a broad understanding of the organisation. The Exercise scenario involves the Participant managing a range of issues related to a new set of projects. Items within the In-Basket include emails, circulars and correspondence and the Participant has to process these items within the allotted time.
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The Participant assumes the role of a new recruit, working within the Trade Support department of a leading Investment Bank. The department is responsible for providing day-to-day operational support to the trading desks. Within this role they have to deal with a number of important issues that arise. These include investigating failed trades, ensuring timely payments are made and dealing with queries from internal and external customers. No prior experience of Investment Banking or related financial services is required.
*** This is an Online Business Simulation Exercise delivered through our VirtualAC Platform.***
The Participant assumes the role of Relief Manager in the branch of a typical national supermarket chain. Aimed at trainee or potential managers, the scenario includes more immediate, tactical issues in the areas of HR, Health & Safety and Administration and requires that the individual gives careful consideration to the prioritisation of the items.
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The Participant assumes the role of a Trainee Manager working for a new public sector agency, the ‘Wellbeing Agency’. The Participant is asked to deal with a range of typical public sector issues and stakeholders. Issues include standard day-to-day management and administrative tasks relating to budgets, purchasing, staffing challenges and liaising with various external and internal stakeholders.
