Assessment for this module comprises:

A work based 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 100%. 2500 words.

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

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 one-to-one supervision of the project by an allocated supervisor. The timing and nature of the one-to-one supervision will be arranged between the supervisor and student 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 your workplace, investigate issues and problems and communicate with experts in the organisation.

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