BA40100E Level 5 Management in Practice Assessment Brief 2026 | UWL

1    Module Team details 

2    Module overview 

Welcome to the Management in Practice module. In this guide, you will find all the information you need to ensure you understand the purpose of this module, its role in the course you are studying, and the practical implications. You will also find details of the module content, the assessment requirements and a list of other useful resources. 
 
This module, Management in Practice, is designed to enable students to explore the practical skills and competencies to deal with business challenges and challenges managers face. In today’s world, managers are dealing with various challenges stemming from technology, disruptive innovation, social media, ethics, political uncertainty, and the customer. Through this module, students will develop job-specific knowledge to proficiently perform work tasks and those developed in the Professional Skills module. The primary learning approach will be based on introductory practical exercises on specific business topics, followed by Q&A sessions, and individual study is expected to support your learning. The aim is to apply the theoretical concepts developed in the Principles of Management module with leading examples in typical organisations and to user’s requirements. Lecture notes will be provided, as well as additional reading and case study material. 
 
The module will have two assessments, and there is the opportunity for formative feedback, which will help you with the summative assessments. Please note that your performance in this module may contribute to your overall performance across the Professional Skills module and the learning outcomes of the Principles of Management module. This is because, together, these three modules enable you to experience first-hand the business world around you. The Management in Practice module focuses on the practice of job-specific skills, with the application of theoretical concepts developed in the Principles of Management module as well as relevant skills developed in the Professional Skills module, in relation to various areas. These areas of management are common concerns to most business organisations. 
 
This module aims to help students to: 
 
•    Develop job-specific knowledge and techniques needed to proficiently perform work tasks. 
•    Practice and improve the ability to work well with other people individually and in a group. 
•    Practice taking a managerial approach to thinking and conceptualising about abstract and complex situations. 
 
This Module Study Guide provides important information about the structure, content, reading and assessment of this module. Please read it carefully and refer back to it throughout the semester. We hope that you find this module not only beneficial but also enjoyable. 
 
There are two summative assessments: 
 
•    The first is a short essay of 500 words analysing a given business scenario through the application of a given theory. You are expected to manage a business operation in practice. 
•    Execute solutions to managing contemporary business problems in practice supported with no more than 3 recommendations. You must apply the theoretical knowledge gained in the Principles of Management module. 
 
Learning Outcomes: At the end of this module, you will be able to: 
 
•    Identify the functions, roles, and skills of managers. 
•    Outline self-assessment methods to develop effective teams. 
•    Review the approaches managers can take when making decisions. 
•    Show as a manager controlling the strategic management process. 
•    Identify and duplicate strategies to successfully manage a business towards profitability. 
 
Students should refer to their Course Handbook for a detailed outline of how this module forms part of their course.  
3    Preparing for your Assessment 
 
A key part of your learning will be preparation for your formative and summative assessments. You will be provided feedback on your formative assessment(s), which will help you understand what is required from you when you attempt your summative assessment. Please see below guidance on your formative assessment and how to access your feedback. 
 
 
 
Formative Tasks/ Support: 
 
•    Students will be given take-home exercises as part of your formative support in weeks 5 and 6 respectively. You are reminded that attempting these exercises will increase your chances of completing the summative assessments. 
 
•    Formative feedback will be provided to all students and additional attempts with the take- home exercises will increase your success chances. These efforts will ultimately support you in completing the tasks in weeks 11 - 12 as part of your preparation for assessment 2. 
 
•    You will have to bring your drafts to these assessment support sessions. 
 
•    For guidance on online submission of assignments, including how to submit and how to access online feedback, please refer to the UWL Blackboard student-help pages at: http://www.uwl.ac.uk/blackboardhelp 
 
 
 
Assessment Support 

4    Assessments 

Formative Assessments 
 
Formative Assessment 1 

Be advised, you have one attempt for formative feedback for assessment 1. Therefore, students are encouraged to provide a nearly completed work for a better advantage. Maintain an adequate structure and your structure should be in line with the following indication: Font: Times New Roman/ Arial Font Size: 12 Line Spacing: 1.5 Alignment: Justify Reference: UWL Harvard Reference). 
 
 
 
Summative Assessments 
 
Summative Assessment 1 

Main objectives of the Summative Assessment 
Assessment 1: Business case study analysis 
You will be provided with a real-world business case study, for your analysis with the application of relevant theories. The details of the assessment can be accessed via Blackboard. The analysis will take place in class and submission is made via Blackboard. The task for your analysis is to identify the business problem. 
 
Preparing for this assessment: 
 
Starting from week one, you will understand the practical skills and competencies to deal with business challenges and issues managers face in today’s global environment. These practical competencies are strongly supported by the developed knowledge of the basic principles that can be used to create a healthy and thriving organisation from your Principles of Management Module This assessment is linked to A2 and by attempting this A1, students will have the opportunity to improve their work. The business case study is available on Blackboard. 

Analyse the given business case study using principles of management theory and theories of business strategy. 
 
Suggested Structure: 
 
•    Introduction: You should state the title/ purpose of the essay and establish the need for theoretical application. (50 words) 
•    Main Body: You should state the chosen theories, and describe, and critically explain how the theories helped you to rationalise the management in practice problem present in the given case study. (400 words) 
•    Conclusion: You should clearly summarise the critical points discussed in the main body and the overall lessons learned. (50 words) 
 
Word Count: 500 words +/- 10% 
 
References are required for this essay, and students should always maintain a good academic writing style. There should be clear logical reasoning, and lines of evidence to justify answers. 
 
Remember that you are NOT required to solve the management in practice problems at this point. 
 

Marking Scheme: 

This is an amber AI usage assessment. You can use AI for assistive tasks like discussing ideas,      researching, finding sources, and formatting presentations. However, avoid using AI to develop      content, present AI-generated ideas, or share sources without verifying their accuracy. All sources      must have proper in-text citations and Harvard-style references to prevent plagiarism. 
 
Formative Assessments 
 
Formative Assessment 2 

Be advised, you have one attempt for formative feedback for assessment 2. Therefore, students are encouraged to provide a nearly completed work for a better advantage. Maintain an adequate structure and your structure should be in line with the following indication: Font: Times New Roman/ Arial Font Size: 12 Line Spacing: 1.5 Alignment: Justify Reference: UWL Harvard Reference). 
 
 
 
Summative Assessments 
 
Summative Assessment 2 

Main     objectives     of     the     Summative     Assessment 
Assessment 2: Business problem-solving and action plan 
Execute the solution to the problem you found in assessment 1 supported with no more than 3 recommendations. This can be created as a business portfolio of applied models and frameworks, in the form of an essay, and students must use the given assessment template available on blackboard. You must apply business principles and key business theories, models and frameworks. 
 
 
The assessment portfolio template will be provided to you via Blackboard. The word count is 1500 words for this assessment and a 10% -/+ variance if required. 
 
Assessment preparation: 
 
After critically analysing the different management practice gaps in your assessment 1, you are required to establish the solution to those problems, define the strategies to execute them and present no more than three feasible recommendations. Remember that your proposed solution must be theorised using key principles of management theories. 
 
You must achieve a minimum of 40% to pass this module and be awarded 20 academic credits at Level 4. Your module mark is obtained by aggregating the individual marks for the two assessments considering the weighting for each of element. 
 

Assessment criteria: 

Marking Scheme: 

    This is an amber AI usage assessment. You can use AI for assistive tasks like discussing ideas,     researching, finding sources, and formatting presentations. However, avoid using AI to develop     content, present AI-generated ideas, or share sources without verifying their accuracy. All sources     must have proper in-text citations and Harvard-style references to prevent plagiarism. 
 
 
 
 
 
Check your grades and feedback online using Blackboard Ultra. 
 
5    Learning materials 
 
You can find the reading list for this module: 
 
•    On Blackboard in the module area. 
•    Online at UWLReadingLists by searching for the module code or title. 
 
Remember to log into Blackboard daily to receive all the latest news and support available at your module information sites! 
 
Subject guides are also available to help you find relevant information for assignments, with contact details of the Subject Librarian for your School. 
 
6    Maintaining Academic Honesty and Integrity 
 
Academic Integrity means being honest in your studies and taking ownership of the work you submit. This means avoiding plagiarism and cheating and making sure that all work you submit is genuinely your own. Your work should always meet the requirements of the assessment and be a fair and honest representation of your effort. Not following these requirements is known as academic misconduct, and it can lead to penalties under the University’s Academic Offences Regulations.  
Academic misconduct includes submitting work which is not entirely your own without clearly acknowledging or referencing the original source; cheating in exams; working with someone else on an assessment you are meant to complete yourself; failing to get ethical approval for research; or inventing or altering data, results, or research. 
 
Using essay mills or misusing of Generative Artificial Intelligence to gain an unfair advantage is also considered academic misconduct. AI is a powerful tool, and when used wisely and responsibly you can make the most of it while maintaining academic integrity. The university has guidance for students on Artificial Intelligence and how to use it responsibly when writing your assignments, you should always refer to this during your studies. 
 
Please speak to your module tutors for clarification on appropriate AI use for each assessment as there is so much diversity in how AI may be leveraged across your course. 
 
7     Meeting Deadlines 
 
You should always try your best to submit your work on time. If circumstance outside your control mean that you cannot submit on time or are unable to attend an in-person assessment like an exam or in-class test, then you can make an exceptional circumstances request for that assessment. 
 
You can request an Extension to allow you to submit coursework within the 10 calendar days late submission period, without your maximum mark being limited to the pass mark. All extension requests must be made before the deadline. 
 
You can request Mitigation to allow you an additional attempt at an assessment you cannot or did not submit or have failed. 
 
All exceptional circumstances requests must meet the exceptional circumstances criteria. 
You can either ‘Self-certify’ or provide evidence for your exceptional circumstances request. 
Self-certifying means that if your request details and meets the exceptional circumstances criteria, you do not need to provide evidence. You can only self-certify before the deadline. You can self-certify for three assessments each academic year. 
 
If you have used all your self-certification opportunities, or requested mitigation after the deadline, you will need to provide evidence of your exceptional circumstances. 
 
You can use an Individual Support Plan (ISP) as evidence for an Extension, but not Mitigation. 
 
The Student Union Advice Service can provide support and guide you through the extension and mitigation process; you can access further information by visiting the UWLSU webpage. 
 
8     Getting Support 
 
There may be times when you experience circumstances outside of your control and talking to your Module Leader/Tutor and seeking help from other support services in the university will keep you on track with your studies. 
 
You can access support and guidance and confidential help at our Support for current students page and by vising the Student Hub. It is equally important to consider your safety and the safety of others around you, especially how to stay safe online and ensure your communications are secure and appropriate. You should also familiarise yourself with the University Safeguarding Policy, process, and procedures. 
 
You can get support with your academic writing and study skills through one-to-one appointments, drop-ins and workshops with the Study Support Team. 
 
All UWL students also have access to Studiosity, a fast, AI powered, online feedback tool, available 24/7 (365 days a year). Feedback is delivered in just a few minutes, and you can upload drafts of your assignments as often as you need. 
 
The UWL Peer Mentoring programme gives students an opportunity to be paired with another student who is studying in a year above on the same or a similar course. Develop your skills and enhance your confidence; whether you would like to receive the support of a Peer Mentor, as a Mentee, or volunteer to be a Peer Mentor, you can get involved! To find out more please visit the Peer Mentoring Scheme webpage or contact us via email at peer.mentoring@uwl.ac.uk. 
 
Your Students’ Union Advice Team can help you to obtain the right support for all areas of your Academic study.