Student assignment guidelines for HNC

Organisations & Behaviour Unit 3

The essential parts of the assignment are :

Title page
Table of contents
Introduction
Main body of the assignment clearly identifying the separate tasks
Conclusions and recommendations
References
Appendix (only if relevant and necessary)

Complete your report in 3000 10% tolerance. Show your word count at the end. Word count excludes title
page, table of contents, reference pages appendices and charts /graphs. Please be aware if sections of the
assignment have their own word counts.

The report should be grammatically correct and word processed. Pages should be numbered. Use font size
12 with line spacing 1.5. The use of subheadings within the document and bullet points may aid producing
a better structure and presentation.

List reference using the Harvard referencing style.

You will pass the assignment only if you achieve all Pass criteria. Merit and Distinction require further
analytical and critical commentary.

The assignment deadline is final. Assignments will have to be submitted by 11.59 pm on the day of
deadline. The assignment is due in on 27th May 2014 and a soft copy must be uploaded to Turnitin.

Grade descriptors
A pass grade is achieved by meeting all the requirements defined in the pass assessment criteria for each unit.

Merit descriptors

Indicative characteristics

Distinction descriptors

Indicative characteristics

In order to achieve a merit the learner

must:
Identify and apply strategies to find
appropriate solutions

The learners evidence shows:

In order to achieve a distinction the

learner must:
Use critical reflection to evaluate
own work and justify valid
conclusions

The learners evidence shows:

Select/design and apply appropriate

methods/techniques

Present and communicate

appropriate findings

relevant theories and techniques have

been applied
effective judgements have been made
complex problems with more than one
variable have been explored
an effective approach to study and
research has been used
work was submitted within the
timeframe allowed

a range of methods and techniques have

been applied
a range of sources of information used
the selection of methods and
techniques/sources justified
the design of methods/techniques
justified
complex information/data have been
synthesised and processed
appropriate learning
methods/techniques applied
appropriate structure and approach has
been used
logical and coherent arguments have
been presented
technical language accurately used
a range of methods of presentation has
been used
appropriate media used
familiar and unfamiliar contexts have
been used
it is appropriate for familiar and

Take responsibility for managing

and organising activities

Demonstrate convergent, lateral and

creative thinking

synthesis has been used to generate

and justify valid conclusions
the validity of results has been
judged
self criticism of approach has taken
place
evaluation has taken place using
defined criteria
realistic improvements have been
proposed against defined
characteristics for success
autonomy/independence
demonstrated
substantial activities/projects or
investigations have been planned,
managed and organised
joint/activities of others have been
managed
the unforeseen has been
accommodated
the importance of interdependence
has been recognised
ideas generated and decisions taken
self evaluation has taken place
convergent and lateral thinking have
been applied
problems have been solved
capacity for innovation and creative
thought has been used
receptiveness to new ideas have
been demonstrated
unfamiliar contexts have been
applied

unfamiliar audiences

Organisations & Behaviour Unit 3

Scenario:

Introduction
In 1998, an investor group led by investment funds associated with Bain Capital, LLC completed a recapitalization
through which the investor group acquired a 93% controlling economic interest in our Company from founder
Thomas Monaghan and his family.
In 2004, Dominos Pizza, Inc. completed its initial public offering (the IPO) and now trades on the New York
Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol DPZ. In connection with the IPO, on May 11, 2004, we reincorporated
in Delaware. Currently, there are no shares held by our founder or in the original investment funds associated with
Bain Capital, LLC.
During 2012, the Company completed a recapitalization transaction (the 2012 Recapitalization), primarily
consisting of (i) the issuance of $1.575 billion of borrowings of fixed rate notes, (ii) the purchase and retirement of
all outstanding 2007 fixed rate notes (the 2007 Notes), (iii) the replacement of its existing variable funding note
facility with a new $100.0 million facility, and (iv) the payment of a special cash dividend to shareholders and
related anti-dilution payments and adjustments to certain stock option holders.
International expansion
On May 12, 1983, Domino's opened its first international store, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. That same year,
Domino's opened its 1,000th store overall. In 1985, they opened their first store in the United Kingdom in Luton.
Also in 1985, Domino's opened their first store in Tokyo, Japan.
By 1995, Domino's had expanded to 1,000 international locations. In 1997, Domino's opened its 1,500th
international location, opening seven stores in one day across five continents. From 2007 to 2012, Domino's
gradually established a presence in India with at least 1,000 locations by 2012.
Sale of company
In 1998, after 38 years of ownership, Domino's Pizza founder Tom Monaghan announced his retirement, sold 93
percent of the company to Bain Capital, Inc. for about $1 billion, and ceased being involved in day-to-day
operations of the company. A year later, the company named David A. Brandon CEO.

Current era

Domino's Pizza logo used from 1996 until 2012 in the U.S. and the UK, and to present day in the other countries

In 2004, after 44 years as a privately held company, Domino's began trading common stock on the New York Stock
Exchange under the ticker symbol "DPZ". Industry trade publication Pizza Today magazine named Domino's Pizza
"Chain of the Year" in 2003, 2010, and 2011.
In a simultaneous celebration in January 2006, Domino's opened its 5,000th U.S. store in Huntley, Illinois, and its
3,000th international store in Panama City, Panama making 8,000 total stores for the system. In August 2006, the
Domino's location in Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland, became the first store in Domino's history to hit a turnover of $3
million (2.35 million) per year. As of September 2006, Domino's has 8,238 stores worldwide, which totalled $1.4
billion in gross income.

Introduction:
The restaurant began in 1987 when Portuguese-Mozambican Fernando Duarte along with Robert Brozin bought a
restaurant called Chickenland in Rosettenville, southern Johannesburg in South Africa. They renamed the
restaurant Nando's, after Duarte.
International expansion

Nando's locations worldwide

Nando's has locations
in Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Botswana, Canada, Cyprus, Fiji, India, Ireland, Malaysia, Mauritius, Namibia,
NewZealand, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Singapore, SouthAfrica, Swaziland, UAE, UK, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Former locations
Nando's had a presence in the following countries:
Israel, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lesotho, Malawi, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Turkey, United Arab Emirates
Current era
In 2010, Advertising Age magazine named Nando's as one of the world's top 30 hottest marketing brands. [9]

Task 1 - Explore organisational structure and culture

1. Compare and contrast different organisational structures and culture of Nandos and Dominos
2. Analyse the relationship between an organisations structure and culture and the effects on business performance
for Nandos and Dominos
3. Choosing either Nandos or Dominos analyse the factors which could influence individual behaviour at work as
shown in the course content.

Task 2 - Examine different approaches to management and leadership and theories of organisation
1. Compare the effectiveness of different leadership styles used in Nandos and Dominos
2. Compare the different approaches to management and theories of organisation used by Nandos and Dominos
and how this underpins the practice of management.
3. Comment on the effectiveness of these policies.

Task 3 - Examine the relationship between motivational theories

1. Using Nandos or Dominos as context discuss the different leadership styles and the effectiveness of these
leadership approaches in your opinion. (You can use your own leadership style and use examples where possible.)
2.Discuss the impact these leadership styles may have in periods of change
3. Explain the different motivational theories and their application within your workplace.
4. Assess the relationship between motivation theory and the practice of management

Task 4 - Demonstrate an understanding of working with others, teamwork, groups and

group dynamics
1. Using your own experience describe the nature of groups and group behaviour within a scenario of your choice.
2. Using the same scenarios as above investigate the factors that lead to effective teamwork and the influences that
threaten success
3. Evaluate the impact of technology on team functioning within a work team and organisation of your choice.

BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business

Name: _________________________Student Number _____________________

Activity title: Organisation & Behaviour (Part 1)

Unit Number: 3
Date issued:
Date due:
Date submitted: ________________
Assessor(s): ______________________________________________
Outcome
Feedback
Evidence for
Assessors
Internal
the criteria
Decision
verification
1 Explore
organisational
structure and
culture

1. Compare
and contrast
different
organisational
structures and
culture

1.1

2. Analyse the
relationship
between an
organisations
structure and
culture and the
effects on
business
performance

1.2

3. Analyse the
factors which
influence
individual
behaviour at
work

1.3

2. Examine
different
approaches to
management
and
leadership
and theories
of
organisation

3. Examine
the
relationship
between
motivational
theories

1. Analyse how
organisational
theory
underpins
principles and
practices of
organising and
of
management

2.1

2. Compare the
different
approaches to
management
and theories of
organisation
used by two
organisations

2.2

1. Discuss
different
leadership
styles and the
effectiveness
of these
leadership
approaches

3.1

2. Explain the
different
motivational
theories and
their
application
within the
workplace

3.2

3. Assess the
relationship

3.3

between
motivation
theory
and the
practice of
management

4
Demonstrate
an
understanding
of working
with others,
teamwork,
groups and
group
dynamics

1. Describe the
nature of
groups and
group
behaviour
within
organisations

4.1

2. Investigate
the factors that
lead to
effective
teamwork and
the influences
that threaten
success

4.2

3. Evaluate the
impact of
technology on
team
functioning
within a given
organisation

4.3

Merit grades awarded

M1
M2
Distinction grades awarded D1
D2
Lecturers additional feedback and comments

M3
D3

Grade Allocated:
Signature:
Internal Verification of assignment (Final agreed version)
IV name (print)
Date
Grade Allocated:
Signature: