Management Research Report and Presentation
| Module title | Management Research Report and Presentation |
|---|---|
| Module code | BEMM130DA |
| Academic year | 2021/2 |
| Credits | 45 |
| Module staff |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 40 |
|---|
Module description
This module aligns to the second method of end point assessment (EPA) and involves the production of a management research report together with a formal presentation. Students will develop a business report which demonstrates an element of substantial organisational benefit connected with a specific aspect of HRM. In doing this students will demonstrate the practical application of behaviours, skills, and knowledge. The management research report could be based on any of the following:
- The need to review and agree a change plan to improve a people solution within the workplace
- The continuous improvement review of a current process, service or product to ensure it is still fit for purpose and meets the current needs of the business
- The planning and design of a project that has strategic relevance and the potential to add value to the organisation
The list above is non-exhaustive, but the end point assessment organisation will sign off project proposals to confirm the suitability of the proposed management research report.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The key aim of this module is to help you to develop practical research skills, while also providing you with an opportunity to further your expertise in a chosen area of HRM. This module will hone your skills regarding problem diagnosis, data collection, and the development of recommendations applicable to operational HRM environments. Allied to this your studies within this module will also improve your competence in report writing, and presenting information to an audience.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Apply business acumen to the identification and resolution of organisational problems, including organisational strategy creation, strategic planning tools, and knowledge of trends in the wider business context as well as drivers of organisational performance and methods of measuring organisational data.
- 2. Apply methods of measuring value and impact and types of analytical tools relating to creating value for an organization as well as methods of evaluating opportunity costs including qualitative and quantitative metrics.
- 3. Produce budgets / costings to support recommendations, making balanced commercial decisions, recording them appropriately.
- 4. Devise, analyse, interpret and offer insight into data and metrics and the insights they provide to the industry and organisation for the purpose of creating value.
- 5. Critically evaluate evidence and ideas from multiple sources to identify themes and connections and gain insights on whole issues and their wider implications.
- 6. Apply principles of project management and utilise these in the delivery of a significant individual research project.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 7. Select appropriate project management methodologies and resources in order to plan, lead and deliver complex projects (often as part of wider programmes) including the management of risk.
- 8. Analyse the need for change, including problem diagnosis, options and methodologies of change
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 9. Present complex information across a variety of channels that are tailored to the audience and can be clearly understood, including across the organisational boundaries, cultures and other disciplines.
Syllabus plan
Taught sessions within this module will focus on communicating the structure and approach to the management research report including information on:
- Literature reviewing and analysis
- Research ethics
- Business research methodologies and designs
- Qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
- Presentation of research reports
Final management research reports will include the following:
- An executive summary
- An introduction, including the scope of the proposed project together with any key performance indicators
- Aims and objectives
- How the proposed project outcomes will be achieved
- Comment on the validity of the methods of analysis, data interpretation and data presentation used
- Proposed implementation plan including communications and stakeholder plans
- Advice as to whether alternative approaches might be considered for problem resolution
- Recommendations and conclusions
The final document must include, in addition to the word count, an annex showing how the management research report maps to the KSBs that are being assessed by this method.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 356 | 94 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Masterclasses | 28 | Faculty/Expert led workshops and seminars |
| Supervision | 8 | Supervision meetings with nominated supervisor |
| Professional development | 94 | Guided independent study through online learning activities. Reading, case studies, professional practise forums, MCQs, blogs and formative assessment tasks. |
| Research and write up of management research report | 150 | Time spent conducting and writing up the management research report |
| Time in work | 170 | Time in work |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly assignments | Guided independent study through online learning activities. Reading, case studies, professional practise forums, MCQs, blogs and formative assessment tasks. | 1-9 | Interactive and embedded feedback within ELE tasks |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Research Report | 70 | 7000 words | 1-9 | Written tutor feedback |
| Individual Presentation | 30 | 20 minutes plus 20 minutes for questions | 1-9 | Written tutor feedback |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management research report (70%) | As per original | 1-9 | Next reassessment period |
| Individual Presentation (30%) | As per original | 1-9 | Next reassessment period |
Re-assessment notes
All passed components of the module will be rolled forward and will not be reassessed in the event of module failure.
Defer – as first time
Refer – capped at 50%
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Topic specific reading will vary depending on the subject selected by the student. General reading related to business and management research methods includes:
- Anderson, V., Fontinha, R. & Robson, F. (2019) Research Methods in Human Resource Management: Investigating a Business Issue. Fourth Edition, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development: London.
- Bell, J. & Waters, S. (2018) Doing Your Research Project: A Guide for First-Time Researchers. Seventh Edition. Open University Press
- Bryman, A., Bell, E. & Harley, B. (2018) Business Research Methods. Fifth Edition. Oxford University Press: Oxford University Press.
- Gray, D. (2019) Doing Research in the Business World. Second Edition. Sage: London
- Horn, R. (2012) Researching and Writing Dissertations: A Complete Guide for Business and Management Students. Second Edition. Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development: London.
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
- The module will have a dedicated page available on ELE.
Indicative learning resources - Other resources
- As an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development you will also have access to the entirety of the Institute's website, including all published research reports, archived articles from 'People Management', fact sheets, discussion papers and briefings.
| Credit value | 45 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 22.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 7 |
| Available as distance learning? | Yes |
| Origin date | 06/05/2021 |
| Last revision date | 20/09/2021 |
