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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Management Practice and Reflective Learning
Reference CB3357 Version 1
Created January 2020 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved June 2018 SCQF Points 15
Amended May 2019 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To provide the student with an understanding of key management and leadership theories and an understanding of their own relevant strengths, weaknesses and experiences.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Appraise management and leadership theories in the context of an appropriate industry sector.
2 Identify and discuss the key People issues facing in the selected sector.
3 Critically review and evaluate their own strengths and weaknesses as potential managers within their chosen industry and sector.

Indicative Module Content
Management theories, leadership theories, sector challenges related to management, managing absence, diversity, equality, stress and the importance of work-life balance, consumer behaviour, future proofing business ideas, entrepreneurship, innovation, personal strengths and weaknesses

Module Delivery
Core concepts delivered through lectures and supporting tutorials and workshops.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 36 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 114 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3
Description: Individual Portfolio Assessment

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of C1. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A The student needs to achieve an A in C1.
B The student needs to achieve a B in C1.
C The student needs to achieve a C in C1.
D The student needs to achieve a D in C1.
E The student needs to achieve an E in C1.
F The student needs to achieve an F in C1.
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 MOON, J.A., 2004. A handbook of reflective and experiential learning: theory and practice. London: Routledge Falmer. ebook
2 TORRINGTON, D., HALL, L. & TAYLOR, S., 2017. Human Resource Management. 8th ed. Essex: Pearson Education.

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