This module is intended to develop knowledge and understanding of how to manage both individuals and teams to maximise their potential.

• Introduction to Management styles
• Development of individuals
• Development of teams
• Handling Conflict
• Professional conduct
• Motivation, Incentive and Reward

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the importance of, and approaches to developing both individuals and teams.
Reflection
Knowledge and Understanding
Application
Analysis

2. Identify the key factors in building and maintaining successful teams
Reflection
Knowledge and Understanding
Application

3. Demonstrate an understanding of conflict in the work place and identify clear strategies to address it. Reflection
Knowledge and Understanding
Application
Analysis
Problem Solving

Element 1: A group digital poster presenting what makes a successful team – (LO1&2 – weighted 30%

Element 2: An individual written essay discussing the challenges faced by managers in establishing highly motivated and highly performing individuals and teams – 1,000 words (LO2&3 – weighted 70%)

PLEASE NOTE ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENTS FOR Semester 1 2020/21 DUE TO COVID-19 AS FOLLOWS: Individual Poster 50% (LO1 & 2) & individual 1500 word Essay (LO3 & 4)

The learning strategy for full-time/part-time on-campus and corporate delivery modes requires students to commit to 300 learning hours (including assessment). Of this there will be 72 hours of class or workshop support and 228 hours of independent and self-directed study for students working alone or as part of a learning group.

The tutor led sessions will tend to follow a general pattern of introduction of a topic and provision of frameworks and models for student learning, followed by application by students to appropriate data or case study materials. Students will be expected to perform set exercises, these will include the analysis, discussion and presentation of case based work both individually and as part of a learning group. Students will be expected to obtain supplementary information from a number of paper or electronic sources as part of their preparation, as recommended by the tutor.

Open Textbook Library (free online):
Principles of Management (2015), University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing, ISBN 13: 978-1-9461351-8-6. (https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/BookDetail.aspx?bookId=34 )

Staffordshire University Library:

Dyer, W.G., Dyer, W.G., Dyer, J.H. & Dyer, W.G., Jr 2013, Team Building: Proven Strategies for Improving Team Performance, 5. Aufl.;Fifth;5; edn, Jossey-Bass, Somerset.

Coleman, P.T. 2014, The handbook of conflict resolution: theory and practice, 3rd;Third;3; edn, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, San Francisco, CA

VLE learning support material to be provided for independent /self-directed learning

www.acas.org.uk - Providing advice and information on handling conflict in the workplace

Module handbooks

Open Textbook Library

Selected contemporary problem/practice based case examples

eCoach

You will discover a range of essential skills and knowledge needed to undertake a management/supervisory position. You will learn about a range of tools and techniques to enable you to make this transition more effectively within a progressive and changing business environment.