Assessment for this module comprises:

A work based group project which investigates a problem or issue relating to an area from the indicative content of the module and proposes workable solutions for future practice. (Learning outcomes 1 & 2). This element is weighted at 80%. 4000 words. Groups will be no less than 3 and no more than 5 students. This assessment is supplemented by an individual reflection on the group project process. This is 1000 words and weighted at 20%. (Learning outcome 2).
Both assignments must be passed. Equal marks will be given to all members of the group for their combined work. Individual marks will be given for the reflection, which should address the individual and their role in the group, and the group as a whole.

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.

The learning strategy for this module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment). This will include 5 hours of classroom based and tutorial support. An important part of the learning strategy is direct supervision of the group project by an allocated supervisor. The timing and nature of the supervision will be arranged between the supervisor and students but will amount to a minimum of 2 hours over the duration of the project.

In the 145 hours of independent and self-directed study students are expected to engage with the learning material on the module website, undertake additional research / reading, relate the subject to their workplace, investigate issues and problems and communicate with experts in the organisation, as well as collaborating effectively on project tasks including gathering data, analysis, problem solving and write-up.
A key element of your learning on this module will be from your peer group, both the project group itself and those in the organistion with whom you interact to progress your project.

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

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

Costly, C., Elliot, G.C. and Gibbs, P. (2010) Doing Work Based Research: Approaches to Enquiry for Insider-Researchers Sage
Gill,J.and Johnson,P. (2002) Research Methods for Managers, Sage
Saunders, M., Lewis,P. and Thornhill,A. (2009), Research Methods for Business Students, 5th Edition, Financial Times Prentice Hall

1. UNDERTAKE AN ENQUIRY INTO AN ASPECT OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT AND PROPOSE WORKABLE SOLUTIONS FOR THE FUTURE IN THE ORGANISATION (ENQUIRY, LEARNING, PROBLEM SOLVING)

2. COMMUNICATE THE OUTCOME OF INVESTIGATION TO SPECIALIST AND NON-SPECIALIST AUDIENCES (COMMUNICATION)