Dransfileld R. et.al (2004), Business for Foundation Degrees and Higher Awards, Oxford: Heinemann
Peder M. et.al., (2006), A Manager's Guide to Self Development 5th Edition, Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill

The learning strategy for this module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment). This will include 10 hours of class support and 140 hours of independent and self directed study.

There will be an initial class session to introduce the key aspects of the module content, including a summary of the blended learning material, the type of formative feedback available both through Blackboard and the Module Tutor. The nature of the summative assessment will also be examined. There will be additional tutorial support available, for students to address queries regarding the module content and to clarify any issues arising from the coursework assignment.

Students are expected to regularly engage with the blended learning material on Blackboard. This will include reading the material, undertaking additional research and formative exercises to reinforce the learning. Students will have additional support from the Module Tutor via email and phone.

Staffordshire University electronic resources and off-campus library facilities.
Module website
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development - www.cipd.co.uk
Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform - www.berr.gov.uk
ACAS - www.acas.org.uk (incorporates useful links to business and regulatory sites covering module content)

The aim of this module is to expand on the Personal Skills module and introduce students to the range of issues and skills necessary for understanding the impact of their actions on others, both within and outside the organisation.

- Personal styles (eg. Jungian Analysis)
- Time management (inc. effective delegation)
- Learning styles
- Stakeholders in organisations
- Management styles
- Stress management
- Organisational structures
- Organisational cultures
- Emotional intelligence

Reviewing the Personal Development Plan, culminating in the identification of revised personal development objectives (400 words) (20%). (Learning Outcome 1)

A work based assignment of 1,600 words (80%) (Learning Outcomes 2 - 4 )
The student will be expected to demonstrate understanding (and / or application) of the learning through the production of a report. This will involve the evaluation, interpretation and contextualisation of module content to a given work-based situation. Where appropriate, recommendations for immediate and future action should be identified.