The learning strategy for this module requires students to commit 300 learning hours (including assessment). This will include 30 hours of class support, delivered during full day study days. The study days will introduce the subjects and summative assessment and provide support to enable examination of some aspects in more detail.

In the 270 hours of independent and self directed study students are expected to engage with the learning material on the module website, undertake additional research / reading, undertake formative tasks to reinforce the learning, relate the subject to their your workplace, have contact with their tutor and prepare coursework assignments.

It is expected that a variety of academic concepts and theories to be applied in the work environment to enhance the ability to deal with the continually changing needs of the commercial or public sector.

The class sessions will include formal lectures, case study analysis and group discussions based on student experiences in the subject area. Students will be encouraged to integrate their work based experiences with new knowledge and skills developed in the classroom as the module progresses

The aim of this module is to introduce students to the range of skills and techniques essential for leading and managing in a business environment. Indicative areas will include:

- Effective people management
- Recruitment and selection
- Motivation and engagement
- Learning and development
- Performance and reward
- Groups and teams
- Project management
- Financial management
- Discipline and grievance
- Change management

The module aims to facilitate work based learning through employer engagement thus promoting employability and career enhancement.

Blackboard website
University Campus Library
On-line library resources
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development - www.cipd.co.uk
People Management
Institute of Leadership and Management www.i-l-m.com

Mullins, L. J. (2010), Management and Organisational Behaviour (9th Edition), London: Pearson Education
Naylor, J. (2003), Management (2nd Edition), London: Pearson Education
Armstrong, M. and Baron, A. (2002) Performance Management: The New Realities. London: CIPD
Huczynski, A. and Buchanan, D. (2004). Organisational Behaviour (5th Edition). London: Financial Times/Prentice Hall.

Specification of what has to be delivered on completion of the project – this must include the
outputs, project plans etc.
Terms of reference developed by the apprentice and agreed by the training provider and employer
early in the project.
Tutor to provide clear project assessment criteria including terms of reference, approach to the
problem, solution design and implementation, the final report and presentation.
Apprentices must document their assumptions and highlight the consequences of these
assumptions – enabling them to demonstrate their understanding of commercial pressures and the
application of their thinking and problem solving skills
Agreement to be made between the apprentice, employer and tutor on what systems, tools and
platforms will be required (if any) to complete the tasks and how these will be made available.
Apprentices will be expected to present the results of the project in a 15 minute live presentation,
to their module tutor and panel.

Assessment for this module comprises two elements:

A work-based assignment which addresses an aspect of leading and managing people and resources and its application to the workplace. (Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3).
This element is weighted at 70%. Equivalent to 2000 words.

A vlog (video presentation) which discusses the investigation of work-related issues and how these have been resolved with reference to academic concepts studied on the module. The topics chosen should not be similar to those discussed in (i) above. (Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3).
This element is weight at 30%. The duration of the vlog should be no longer than 10 mins.