The assessment for this module will comprise the following;

An essay examining the practical and theoretical aspects of management 3000 words which will assess all learning outcomes

You will need access to the following texts:

Adirondack, S (2000) Just about Managing (3rd edition) London Voluntary Service Council
Reason, A. Hayes, R and Forbes, D (2000) Voluntary, but not amateur (6th edition) London Voluntary Service Council

- A computer capable of accessing the internet
- Key texts

The is a distance learning award, and the Blackboard VLE will provide a structured framework for the delivery of this module

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (3 hours)
1 hour - Telephone tutorials
2 hours - Scheduled discussion boards

Guided Independent Study: (147 hours) This will be made up of:
Preparation for tasks and online discussions and seminars; wider reading including exploring additional sources of information, (particularly web based), updating their knowledge in line with developments and changes
Reading study materials, asynchronous online seminars, interactive tasks
Preparation for and completing the assignment

This module will provide students with an appropriate introduction to management within the advice sector. The module will explore:

- Management, the strategic planning process and it relevance to the advice sector.
- Staff development including; the management of staff performance, appraisal and the establishment of work/life balance initiatives to address workplace stress and anxiety.
- Managing difference and conflict
- Management and the training function
- Management and its role in addressing discrimination and oppression
- Management in a contract culture
- Project Management and how does it apply to advice services?
- Managing monitoring and evaluation
- Management and Finance.