This module requires candidates to commit to 300 learning hours (including assessment) of which minimum of 48 hours will be direct supported learning (including lectures, tutorials, workshops, case studies, in-class group discussions, videos, workbooks and computer-based learning) This number of hours may increase due to client-specific requirements. During your independent study you will be expected to analyse company specific data, research academic literature and complete electronic information gathering in order to widen your subject knowledge to satisfactorily complete a work based assignment.

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Drucker P F (1997) Managing in Times of Great Change; Butterworth- Heinemann
Huczybski A, Buchanan D (2001) Organisational Behaviour; FT Prentice Hall
Klasen N (2002) Implementing Mentoring Schemes; Butterworth
Mullins L J (2002) Management and Organisational Behaviour (6th Ed) FT Prentice Hall
Naylor J (2004) Management; FT Pitman
Torrington & Hall (2002) Human Resource Management (5th Ed) Financial Times Pitman Publishing

This module looks at the relevance of development and change to the Operational Manager. It will include the following areas:

self-management and self-development skills
fundamentals of team building
the importance of delegation
techniques for planning the development of individuals at work and ongoing support
a range of approaches to continuous improvement
planning and promotion of change
skills and knowledge needed to manage people effectively
motivation and leadership
management of people?s performance
basics of recruitment and selection

1. 1800 word assignment report or multiple choice assessment (LO 1, 4) (30%)
2. 1800 word assignment report (LO 2,3,4) (30%)
3. 2200 word project report (LO1,2,3,4) (40%)