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1. Management Report
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   I’m a bit concerned about your question as I have an expectation that someone undertaking study at masters level should already know how to write a management report, either having done so as part of the requirements of a job or from previous study necesary to gain entry to a qualification at this level.

   There are numerous sites giving advice on how to structure a report and, whilst you say you’re confused at the conflicting advice, that’s probably because the format is likely to vary depending on the purpose of the report. Is it purely about giving a position statement, are you expected to include options for action and make recommendations?

   You need to speak to your tutor who will no doubt be able to advise you and point you in the direction of previous reports you can use as a guide. What you can’t expect them to give you is the end product of someone else’s work.

   Studying at this level is tough and a major part of the learning will come from researching and analysing often conflicting information, drawing conclusion from the research and making informed recommendations based on your understanding, very seldom will the answers be sitting neatly packaged.

   The hardest part of the any assignment is starting it, so just start researching the subject and I think you’ll find the content and structure of the report will become a lot clearer

   Julie

2. Thank you
   Thank you Julie

   I have only studied at level 5 (ILM) which is not structured in the same way.

   I started researching and what you are saying makes sense – I will just have to see how it comes out.

   Thank you for taking the time to get back to me.

   Regards
   N