Word limit 1500 You are required to submit a paper on the role of the manager. You should research what a manager is, what skills are required to manage and what activities a manager may become involved in. It is essential that your essay should include appropriate literature and theorists; you may include articles from the press and other literature to illustrate points from academic literature. The assignment is an individual piece of work. Marks will be allocated as follows: Presentation 10% Objectives, scope and conclusions 25% Development of a discussion and analysis of the academic materials 65% You will be expected to include current journal references in your discussion, as well as appropriate textbook references.