BSc (Hons) Business Management Academic Skills and PDP Report

This report, submitted for the Academic Skills and PDP module (BMP3001), delves into the concept of personal and professional development. It outlines the value of setting short, medium, and long-term goals, providing personal examples for each. The report further discusses the importance of a Personal Development Plan (PDP) and includes a constructed example based on the student's identified goals. Additionally, the report analyzes the impact of author, purpose, reliability, and relevance on the use of academic sources. Task three provides an evaluation of eight sources used in the report plan. The student provides an overview of their goals, the value of goal setting, and the importance of using reliable sources in academic work. The report concludes with a summary of the key findings and recommendations for further development.

Academic Skills and PDP
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
Task One: ........................................................................................................................................3
Concept of personal and professional development ...................................................................3
The value of short term goals identifying at least 3 personal examples.....................................3
The value of medium term goals identifying at least 3 personal examples................................3
The value of long term goals identifying at least 3 personal examples......................................4
Description and discussion of the value of a Personal Development Plan and construction of
an example using my goals.........................................................................................................4
Task Two: .......................................................................................................................................4
Description and discussion of how ‘Author, Purpose, Reliability and Relevance’ affect the use
of a source...................................................................................................................................4
Task Three:......................................................................................................................................5
An evaluation of eight sources I have used in the report plan....................................................5
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................9
Appendix........................................................................................................................................10
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INTRODUCTION
Personal development plan is an effective method through which individuals understand
their weak areas and the areas where they need improvement. According to it the plan is
developed on the bases of awareness and value (Driessen and van Tartwijk, 2014). There are
various areas in which the personal development plan is required according to the current skills
and knowledge of the individuals. This report is based on academic skills and personal
development plan where main objective is to identify short, medium and long term goals and
accordingly develop the action plan to achieve them.
Task One:
Concept of personal and professional development
Personal and professional development is a continuous process which helps in enhancing
the skills and abilities of individuals. Personal development is a lifelong process which help
individuals in assess their qualities based on their aims and set goals and objectives with the
motive to maximise their potential. Professional development is important for the growth and
development in the career where with the use of set tools and resources the focus of the
individual is to improve their practical learning qualities (Greytak, Kosciw and Boesen, 2013).
The value of short term goals identifying at least 3 personal examples
Short term goals are the one which are set by individual to be accomplished in the short
span of time that is within few weeks or months. These goals help in bridging the gap that is
between current position and the place where they want to stand.
 To acquired knowledge in the field of computer which help in the designing of business.
 To improve writing skills in order to formulate the plans and provide better
understanding to the team.
 Focus is to improve and enhance communication skills so that messages could be deliver
in effective manner (Tarrant, 2013).
The value of medium term goals identifying at least 3 personal examples
Medium team goals are set by individuals which contributes in the accomplishment of
long terms objectives. These goals are set with the motive to accomplished them in the time span
of 2-6 months.
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 Motive is to enhance my knowledge and able to understand various aspects of business
management through theoretical knowledge in the time span of 6 months.
 Motive is to enhance and develop presentation skills as it is important in carrying
business operations in effective manner.
 Another medium team objective is to build connection with talented and skilled
individuals who will guide in new business (Kanarek and Lehman, 2013).
The value of long term goals identifying at least 3 personal examples
Long term goals are the one which help in achieving the mission of the business. These
goals are set with the motive to achieve long term benefit in the business. Long term goals
include strategic planning, it implementation, monitoring and controlling.
 Long term goal is to work in the reputed organization and acquire practical knowledge on
various aspects of business.
 Motive is to earn money for establishing own business and to become financially stable.
 Another goal is to establish business goodwill and brand value in the marketplace.
Description and discussion of the value of a Personal Development Plan and construction of an
example using my goals
Personal development plan is an effective method which helps in developing action plan.
These plans provide direction to individuals regarding what they have to achieve and work in
that direction. (Covered in appendix)
Task Two:
Description and discussion of how ‘Author, Purpose, Reliability and Relevance’ affect the use of
a source
Author- These are the one who have effective and quality knowledge on specific topics
and provide valuable data on them to everyone (Herbert and Rainford, 2014).
Purpose- The purpose is to understand the nature and needs of the readers.
Reliability- The reliability play significant role that is the proof of the knowledge.
Relevance- The research or topic on which information is provided must have
appropriate and relevant data (Zepeda, 2012).
Author, Purpose, Reliability and relevance, these all are important from the point of view of
reader as these segments helps in making the literature authentic and reliable. This means reader
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can easily see the source of information that is used while preparing the report or any
assignment. Through this, information and data is authenticated and it makes the impression
more strong.
Task Three:
An evaluation of eight sources I have used in the report plan
Sources Author Purpose Reliability Relevance
Asah, F., Fatoki,
O.O. and
Rungani, E.,
2015. The
impact of
motivations,
personal values
and management
skills on the
performance of
SMEs in South
Africa. African
Journal of
Economic and
Management
Studies.
Asah, F Is to help the
individuals in
understanding
personal value
and management
skills
The information
provided by the
author is
reliable.
Yes, it is relevant
to my study.
Odibo, E.E.,
2015. Nigerian
small and
medium
business
management: An
effect of
entrepreneurship
Odibo, E.E The purpose is
to provide
information on
business
management so
that individuals
able to run their
business
The data given is
reliable.
Yes, it is related
to my course and
helped in
clearing many
concepts.
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skills. Indian
Journal of
Commerce and
Management
Studies, 6(3),
p.31.
effectively and
efficiently.
Daft, R.L.,
2021. Managem
ent. Cengage
Learning.
Daft, R.L The purpose is
to provide ideas
to individual in
formulating
effective
business
strategies.
The information
provided on
management is
reliable.
Yes, the data is
relevant and
helped in
accomplishing
medium term
goals.
Adekola, A. and
Sergi, B.S.,
2016. Global
business
management: A
cross-cultural
perspective.
Routledge.
Adekola, A The purpose is
to provide
information on
cross cultural
operations and
its impact in
business.
The knowledge
provided is
reliable on cross
cultural business
perspective.
Yes, it is helpful
and relevant to
my course of
study.
Daft, R.L. and
Marcic, D.,
2016. Understan
ding
management.
Nelson
Education.
Daft, R.L The purpose is
to provide
information and
understanding
on management.
The information
provided is
reliable with live
examples.
Yes, it has
relevant and
helped in
achieving my
goals.
Divleli, M.S.
and Ergun, E.,
2015. Manager
Divleli, M.S The purpose is
to provide
knowledge about
The information
is reliable
Yes, it is
relevant.
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effectiveness
and efficiency:
the effect of
skills on
different level
management. Int
ernational
Journal of
Management
and Human
Resources, 3(1),
pp.55-69.
roll of various
skills at different
level of
management.
Cenere, P., Gill,
R., Lawson, C.
and Lewis, M.,
2015. Communi
cation Skills for
Business
Professionals 7.
Cambridge
University Press.
Cenere, P The purpose is
to provided
information on
establishing
effective
communication.
The information
is reliable.
Yes, it is
relevant.
Semertzaki, E.,
2017.
Knowledge
Management
Skills
Applicable to
Information
Management–
Information
Management
Semertzaki, E The purpose is
to provide
information on
mamngmnet
skills.
The information
is reliable
Yes, it is relevant
to my study.
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Skills
Applicable to
Knowledge
Management in
an
Organization .☆
In The Emerald
Handbook of
Modern
Information
Management.
Emerald
Publishing
Limited.
CONCLUSION
From the above study it has been concluded that personal and professional development
are two important aspect in life of individuals. The business must monitor their performance and
take necessary actions though which organisational performance can be enhanced.
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REFERENCES
Books & Journals
Driessen, E. and van Tartwijk, J., 2014. Portfolio on Personal and Professional
development. Swanwick T. Understanding Medical Education: Evidence, Theory, and
Practice. 2nd ed. Hoboken: Wiley-Blackwell. pp.193-200.
Greytak, E. A., Kosciw, J. G. and Boesen, M. J., 2013. Educating the educator: Creating
supportive school personnel through professional development. Journal of School
Violence. 12(1). pp.80-97.
Herbert, S. and Rainford, M., 2014. Developing a model for continuous professional
development by action research. Professional development in education. 40(2). pp.243-
264.
Kanarek, J. and Lehman, M., 2013. Assigning integration: A framework for intellectual,
personal, and professional development in seminary courses. Teaching Theology &
Religion. 16(1). pp.18-32.
Tarrant, P., 2013. Reflective practice and professional development. Sage.
Zepeda, S. J., 2012. Professional development: What works. Eye on education.
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Appendix
Objectives Term type Level Want to
achieve
Duration Improvement
approaches
Computer
skills
Short term
goal
4 8 3 months Focus is to
acquire
advance
knowledge on
computer and
its operations
by doing
advance
course.
Presentation
skills
Medium term
goal
3 8 6 months By acquiring
theoretical
knowledge
skill and by
practical
implementatio
n that is to
take
participation
in group
presentation.
Financial
stability
Long term
goal
5 9 3 years To practice
with
recognised and
reputed
organisation at
good position
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to earn more
and enhance
knowledge.
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