Assignment Session: 2012- 2013 Edexcel BTEC Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership Unit 1 Assignment: Principles of Management and Leadership Assignment Introduction This assignment provides you with the understanding and skills required of a manager/leader in an organisational context, through applying current theories. Learning outcomes On successful completion of this assignment you will: 1 Understand the link between management and leadership 2 Understand the skills and styles of management and leadership 3 Be able to apply theory in an organisational context 4 Be able to plan for the development of leadership and management skills Assignment Focusing on a work role, previous work experience or a voluntary work position, using examples from your own workplace experiences where possible, and drawing on your studies of this subject, please answer ALL four sections below and please complete the reflective statement. Deadline for Submission: Please see your time table Please answer ALL four sections: Section 1 Word Length: Approx. 375 words Demonstrate your understanding of the link between management and leadership You will need to: explain the relationship between management and leadership analyse how management and leadership style impacts on the achievement of organisational objectives
Section 2 Word Length: Approx. 375 words Explain the skills and styles of management and leadership You will need to: explain the personal and professional skills required for effective management compare the skills and styles of successful leaders assess the expected impact of own leadership styles on work groups
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Section 3 Word Length: Approx. 375 words Demonstrate how you would apply theory in an organisational context You will need to: select appropriate theories of management and leadership