MGTM32 Management in Practice, Assignment, University of Sunderland

Assessment Brief

The assessment for this module is a Case Study Report made up of two tasks, which will test all the module learning outcomes. 
The word limit of the assessment is 3500 words +/-10%.

The learning outcomes are:

1. Demonstrate an appreciation of several different theories of management to enable the application of the principles of management within a given context.
2. Critically understand the impact of an organisation’s financial and HRM development planning on its ethical, value-based management and leadership strategy(ies) and how it affects the relationship on the staff welfare environment. 
3. Apply appropriate cognitive skills in critical thinking and analysis when evaluating different management/marketing/project management approaches/tools in a specific context.

Guidance on how you might approach the Two Tasks

You will decide the word length for each task but you may find you need most of the word limit for Task 1 (3300 words) and 500 words for Task 2.

Task 1

You will need to check back on your notes on HSE compliance.  

Questions you need to ask and answer  before you can plan the report:
Q. What is your budget (imagine what you would need for this project).
Q. What is the time line for the project.
Q. What do you need to do first.
Q: How are you going to market the business in Sunderland?
Q: What level of HSEQ consultancy are you going to offer?

For example, a basic HSEQ Officer would hold a NEBOSH qualification, at least at certificate level.  An Officer with the NEBOSH certificate can audit sites give recommendations and improvements and constructs Risk Assessments, or a more advanced consultant e.g. Intermediate HSEQ manager (would hold a higher qualification such as the NEBOSH Diploma) can write out detailed reports, safety operating instructions, detailed emergency plans and would have good knowledge in CDM Regulations and understanding of COMAH. 

You will need to research these specialisms and other more experienced grades and decide how to promote the consultancy services.

Q: How will you recruit the consultants and to what level?
Q: Do you need a physical office?

Writing up your report.

Choose a simple, formal report style: e.g. executive summary, introduction, findings, recommendations, conclusion.  Number paragraphs.
Write in third person.
Please remember it is an academic report so you need in text citations and a reference list to the Harvard Style.

Task 2: Professional Identity

Imagine you have been successful in your management training. What are the knowledge and skills you have drawn on to complete the Case Study project and how can this development support your professional identity?  Think of it in terms of a personal statement and write it in first person. Ensure you have the evidence and can support what you say about yourself. There are plenty of bland professional identity/personal profile statements – what can you write that makes an interviewer really keen to meet you? Perhaps consider a table of how you will plan to develop your skills?