The Participant is asked to step into the role of a Factory HR Manager of a leading motor components manufacturer. Supported by a small team, the Factory HR Manager is responsible for all HR matters at several sites and this entails managing a wide range of correspondence from various levels within the organisation. The issues raised relate to selection, appraisal, training & development, internal communications, rewards, and disciplinary matters. Participants are not required to display specific knowledge of HR practices or legal principles, beyond what would be expected of any line manager.
Competencies: Interpersonal Sensitivity
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, internal and external requests, quality checking documents and performance issues. This exercise is one of our more challenging Level A exercises due to the responsibilities of a Personal Assistant.
The Participant assumes the role of Head of Development at Alpha Plastics, a global manufacturing company. Alpha Plastics is looking to expand into Asia in the coming year and there are two locations to choose between for a new site. The Participant’s role is to analyse the information collected to date and to recommend which site should be chosen and then resource the project. Information provided includes company details, Corporate Social Responsibility policies, industry trends and local area data. The Participant is also required to recommend a team to manage and deliver the project taking into account expertise, individual development needs and budget constraints.
An Express version of this exercise is now available.
*** This is an Online Business Simulation Exercise delivered through our VirtualAC Platform. A paper version of this Exercise is also available. ***
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, internal and external requests, quality checking documents and performance issues. This exercise is one of our more challenging Level A exercises due to the responsibilities of a Personal Assistant.
The Participant is asked to assume the role of a Regional Manager for a national retailer. The Participant is required to analyse a range of numerical and textual information, including sales, financial performance and customer feedback. Their task is to provide the Board of Directors with a summary of performance and recommendations for future action.
*** This is an Online Business Simulation Exercise delivered through our VirtualAC Platform. ***
The Participant assumes the role of a Customer Service Agent working for a small low-cost airline. It is the Participant’s first day having taken over from their predecessor who has transferred to another department within the airline. Due to an urgent offsite meeting no other members of the organization are available. The participant is required to deal with internal and external customer issues and complaints such as damaged baggage, complaints against staff, reservation errors, rota checking and policy document checking.
*** This is an Online Business Simulation Exercise delivered through our VirtualAC Platform. ***
The Participant is asked to assume the role of an Administrative Assistant who has been called in to replace an employee who has suddenly been taken ill. The participant is required to deal with a number of important issues such as the organization of an internal conference, the co-ordination of a selection interview schedule and various other general administrative matters. The participant is required to act decisively, prioritize, and display good planning and organizing ability.
*** This is an Online Business Simulation Exercise delivered through our VirtualAC Platform. ***
The Participant assumes the role of a Research Officer working for the Education and Self-Improvement Group, a public body which provides training initiatives for adults and young people. The Participant must analyse four different training courses and make recommendations to the Head of Procurement as to how to reduce costs. The Participant is provided with a range of qualitative data and is expected to consider all of the information provided in order to make a reasoned and objective decision to the Head of Procurement.
*** This is an Online Business Simulation Exercise delivered through our VirtualAC Platform. A paper version of this Exercise is also available. ***
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, internal and external requests, quality checking documents 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. A paper version of this Exercise is also available. ***
The Participant assumes the role of a Factory HR Manager of a leading motor components manufacturer. Supported by a small team, the Factory HR Manager is responsible for all HR matters at several sites and this entails managing a wide range of correspondence from various levels within the organisation. The issues raised relate to selection, appraisal, training & development, internal communications, rewards and disciplinary matters. Participants are not required to display specific knowledge of HR practices or legal principles, beyond what would be expected of any line manager.
