The attached sub-pages provide a summation of competencies involving knowledge and skills pertaining to the management and leadership of organizations with regard to Distance Education considerations. Examples of these competencies are listed below and are cited in the specific sample work related to these competencies:

6.1. Analyze the current and future climate of the distance education and distance learning industry, and formulate strategies to respond to that climate. 

6.2. Describe the business and administrative functions in distance education organizations and discuss how business decisions affect financial and non-financial work results. 

6.3. Make recommendations regarding the selection of learning technologies and assure that these selections meet organizational needs. 

6.4. Outline the relative costs of appropriate technology-based communications methods in distance education and assure that the organization is receiving a good return on investment.

6.5. Manage workload, other commitments, and information needs within time and structural constraints (in both personal and team management situations). 

GRANT TO PROVIDE AN INTRODUCTION AND SOME REFLECTIVE NARRATIVE

In order to assess the decision of an insitution or company to invest in software or other technology, a break-even analysis can be utilized to investigate the benefits and risks. In addition, this analysis reflects on barriers to implementing innovation, assessing risks, and strategic management of these risks.

Bean Counting 101 … A Case for Completing Cost Effectiveness Analysis in Distance Education Programs

Though the decision may be cost-effective, significant effort must be expended for successful technology implementation, and organizational readiness and business culture must be taken into account. AN example of work related to cost effectiveness analysis is included below:

Break-even Analysis of a Planned Technology Innovation