Module Code : MN7000A
Module Title : Leading and Developing People
Summative Assessment 1 Research Proposal
Assessment Tasks
This assessment encourages students to carry out independent applied research into a specified topic, theory or issue related to Leadership and Business organisations in the UK or around the world using a literature review and secondary
research.
The choice of topic should be applied to a specific organisation (or firm). The organisation should be real and could be of small or medium scale that produces/sells a product or delivers a service.
- Students will present this research proposal concisely in the form of an academic document (Max: 1500 words), and
- Will reflect on the exercise in order to develop their own Personal Development Plan (200 words).
Research Proposal Topics to choose from are:
What are the key virtual leadership practices that significantly influence team performance in remote work environments.
How do servant leadership principles within a small production company impact on employee engagement levels?
How does organisational culture, specifically focusing on factors such as values, leadership style, and work environment, influence staff retention within a medium sized service organisation?
In addition, students should submit (in Appendix) a reflective and development plan based on their own learning on the topic they have covered (200 words). This plan should relate to students’ own skills and capabilities and set out their plans of what they need to do to develop as a manager and leader.