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Assignment front sheet

Qualification Unit number and title

Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma

Unit 15: Managing Business Activities To Achieve Results
Business

Student name Assessor name

Loganathan Ramasamy

Date issued Completion date Submitted on

13/10/2014 30/01/2015 30/01/2015

Assignment title Managing Business Activities To Achieve Results

In this assessment you will have the

Learning Learning Assessme Task Evidence
opportunity to present evidence that
Outcome outcome nt Criteria no. (Page no)
shows you are able to:
Understand 1.1 Evaluate the interrelationship between the
the different processes and functions of the
importance organisation.
of business 1.2 Justify the methodology to be used to
processes in map processes to the organisations goals
LO1 delivering and objectives.
outcomes 1.3
based upon
Evaluate the output of the process and the
business
quality gateways.
goals and
objectives
Be able to 2.1 Design plans which promote goals and
develop objectives for own area of responsibility.
plans for 2.2 Write objectives, which are specific,
own area of measurable, achievable, realistic and time
responsibility based to align people and other resources
to in an effective and efficient way.
LO2 implement Implement appropriate systems to
2.3
operational achieve objectives in the most efficient
plans way, on time, to budget and meeting
organisational standards of quality.
2.4 Carry out work activities meeting the
operational plan through effective
monitoring and control.

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 Be able to 3.1 Design systems to manage and monitor
monitor quality standards specified by the
appropriate organisation.
systems to 3.2 Demonstrate a quality culture to ensure
improve continuous monitoring, evaluation and
LO3 organisation development of the process.
al 3.3 Recommend improvements which align
performance with the organisations objectives and
goals and which result in improvements.
3.4 Report on the wider implications of
proposed changes within the organisation.
Be able to 4.1 Carry out risk assessments as required by
manage legislation, regulation and organisational
health and requirements ensuring appropriate action
safety in the is taken.
workplace 4.2 Demonstrate that health and safety
regulations and legislation applicable in
specific work situations are correctly and
LO4 effectively applied.
4.3 Carry out a systematic review of
organisational health and safety policies
and procedures in order to ensure they
are effective and compliant.
4.4 Carry out practical application of health
and safety policies and procedures in the
work place.

Learner declaration

I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully
acknowledged.

Student signature: Date:

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In addition to the above PASS criteria, this assignment gives you the opportunity to submit evidence in order to achieve the following MERIT
Grade Descriptor
M1Identify and apply strategies to find
appropriate solutions
M2 Select / design and apply appropriate
methods / techniques
M3 Present and communicate appropriate
findings Communication is appropriate for familiar and
unfamiliar audiences and appropriate media
have been used.
D1 Use critical reflection to evaluate own
work and justify valid conclusions
D2 Take responsibility for managing and
organising activities
D3 Demonstrate convergent /lateral /
creative thinking
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and DISTINCTION grades
Indicative characteristic/s
Effective judgements have been made.
An effective approach to study and research business goals and objectives and be able to develop plans
has been applied.
Appropriate learning methods/techniques have of business processes in delivering outcomes based upon
been applied.
Conclusions have been arrived at through
synthesis of ideas and have been justified.
Realistic improvements have been proposed
against defined characteristics for success.
Activities have been managed.
Relevant knowledge gained from previous
units has been incorporated in this unit, to
demonstrate a synoptic understanding of the
business environment.
Contextualisation
To achieve M1, the learner must identify and apply strategies
to find appropriate solutions to explain the importance of
business processes in delivering outcomes based upon
for own area of responsibility to implement operational plans.
(TASK 1)
To achieve M2, the learner must select / design and apply
appropriate methods / techniques to explain the importance
business goals and objectives and able to develop plans for
own area of responsibility to implement operational plans.
(TASK 1)
To achieve M3, the learner will to present and communicate
appropriate findings and be able to monitor appropriate
systems to improve organisational performance and to
manage health and safety in the workplace. (TASK 2)
To achieve D1, learner must use critical reflection to evaluate
own work and justify valid conclusions to explain the
importance of business processes in delivering outcomes
based upon business goals and objectives and able to
develop plans for own area of responsibility to implement
operational plans. (TASK 1)
To achieve D2, learner must show evidence of how take
responsibility for managing and organising activities and be
able to monitor appropriate systems to improve
organisational performance and to manage health and safety
in the workplace. (TASK 2)
To achieve D3, the learner need to apply demonstrate
convergent /lateral / creative thinking in relation to
monitoring appropriate systems to improve organisational
performance and managing health and safety in the
workplace. (TASK 2)
Assignment brief
Unit number and title Unit 15: Managing Business Activities To Achieve Results

Qualification Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business

Start date 13/10/2014
Deadline/hand-in 30/01/2015

Assessor Loganathan Ramasamy

Assignment title Managing Business Activities To Achieve Results

Purpose of this assignment

This assignment is designed to provide learners with the understanding and skills to manage their
activities in the business workplace to improve their effectiveness and efficiency. The overall task
comprises two reports, as outlined below.

Scenario
You are newly appointed as a Managing Director of ABC Company, a Recruitment company. Some of
the issues in the ABC Company are as follows:-

Managers blamed for ABC Companys deficits

The report blames poor management. Inadequate leadership and ineffective management are the
causes of the worst deficits in the company. The problems have led to reduction of thousands of jobs,
close services and delay operations. Further, senior officials had taken their eye "off the ball", relying on
short-term fixes to solve growing financial problems. It is crucial that boards and management get the
basics right because financial failure is often a reflection of wider organisational failure.

With the above scenario, you are entrusted with the task of advising on changes to be made to the
organisation. You are required to develop a number of business processes for ABC Company to improve
effectiveness and efficiency of the overall performance of company and provide solutions.

Task 1 (LO 1: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and LO 2: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 plus M1,M2 and D1)
Develop a report as required below.
After going through the organizational structure and the existing culture in ABC Company, identify
all major positions in the departments and draw an organizational chart to support your
answer.(LO 1: 1.1)

List and identify the relationships between different functions/processes and explain the different
functions and processes.(LO 1: 1.1)

List the key aims, objectives and mission of ABC Company and draw a process map for any one of
the functions. (LO 1: 1.2)

Evaluate the elements required to build a quality gateway, which focuses on the output of the

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 process.(LO 1: 1.3)

Design a plan to promote goals and objectives for ABC Company to ensure plans are consistent
with legal, regulatory and ethical requirements. (LO 2: 2.1)

Write, using SMART objectives, your recommendations relating to the alignment of people and
other resources, in an effective and efficient way. (LO 2: 2.2)

Implement appropriate systems to achieve objectives in the most efficient way, on time, to
budget and meeting organisational standards of quality (LO 2: 2.3)

Carry out work activities meeting the operational plan through effective monitoring and control
(LO 2: 2.4)

To achieve M1, the learner must identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions to explain
the importance of business processes in delivering outcomes based upon business goals and objectives
and be able to develop plans for own area of responsibility to implement operational plans. To achieve
M2, the learner must select / design and apply appropriate methods / techniques to explain the
importance of business processes in delivering outcomes based upon business goals and objectives and
able to develop plans for own area of responsibility to implement operational plans. To achieve D1,
learner must use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions to explain the
importance of business processes in delivering outcomes based upon business goals and objectives and
able to develop plans for own area of responsibility to implement operational plans.

Task 2 (LO 3: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 and LO 4: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, plus M3 and D2, D3)
Develop a report as required below
Explain the systems required to manage and monitor quality standards of ABC Company.(LO 3:
3.1)
Demonstrate a quality culture to ensure continuous monitoring, evaluation and development of
the process. (LO 3: 3.2)

Recommend improvements which align with the organisations objectives and goals and which
results in improvements. Highlight the elements of your plan which are going to bring continuous
improvement in the system.(LO 3: 3.3)

Write a brief report on the wider implications of proposed changes within the organisation.(LO 3:
3.4)
Advice on how to carry out risk assessments as required by legislation, regulation and
organisational requirements ensuring appropriate action is taken.(LO 4: 4.1)

Demonstrate the correct and effective application of the health and safety regulations and
legislation applicable in ABC Company. (LO 4: 4.2)

Carry out a systematic review of organisational health and safety policies and procedures in order
to ensure they are effective and compliant.(LO 4: 4.3)

Advise on how to carry out the practical application of health and safety policies and procedures
ABC Company. (LO4: 4.4)

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 To achieve M3, the learner will to present and communicate appropriate findings and be able to monitor
appropriate systems to improve organisational performance and to manage health and safety in the
workplace. To achieve D2, learner must show evidence of how take responsibility for managing and
organising activities and be able to monitor appropriate systems to improve organisational performance
and to manage health and safety in the workplace. To achieve D3, the learner need to apply demonstrate
convergent /lateral / creative thinking in relation to monitoring appropriate systems to improve
organisational performance and managing health and safety in the workplace.

Evidence Evidence
Summary of evidence required by student
checklist presented
Prepare a report, which should comply with the word count of 3000 with +/-
Task 1&2 10% margin. You may use tables and diagrams to support your report to
illustrate the text.

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Achievement Summary

Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND

Qualification Diploma in Business Assessor name

Unit 15: Managing Business

Unit Number and Student name
Activities To Achieve Results
title

Criteria To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the Achieved?
Reference student is able to: (tick)
LO 1
1.1 Evaluate the interrelationship between the different processes and
functions of the organisation
1.2 Justify the methodology to be used to map processes to the
organisations goals and objectives
1.3 Evaluate the output of the process and the quality gateways
LO 2
2.1 Design plans which promote goals and objectives for own area of
responsibility
2.2 Write objectives, which are specific, measurable, achievable,
realistic and time-based to align people and other resources in
an effective and efficient way
2.3 Implement appropriate systems to achieve objectives in the most
efficient way, on time, to budget and meeting organisational
standards of quality
2.4 Carry out work activities meeting the operational plan through
effective monitoring and control
LO 3
3.1 Design systems to manage and monitor quality standards specified
by the organisation
3.2 Demonstrate a quality culture to ensure continuous monitoring,
evaluation and development of the process
3.3 Recommend improvements which align with the organisations
objectives and goals and which result in improvements
3.4 Report on the wider implications of proposed changes within the
organisation
LO 4
4.1 Carry out risk assessments as required by legislation, regulation
and organisational requirements ensuring appropriate action is
taken
4.2 Demonstrate that health and safety regulations and legislation
applicable in specific work situations are correctly and effectively
applied
4.3 Carry out a systematic review of organisational health and safety
policies and procedures in order to ensure they are effective and
compliant
4.4 Carry out practical application of health and safety policies and
procedures in the workplace

Higher Grade achievements (where applicable)

Grade descriptor Achieved? Grade descriptor Achieved?

(tick) (tick)

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M1: Identify and apply strategies to
find appropriate solutions
M2: Select/design and apply
appropriate methods/techniques
M3: Present and communicate
appropriate findings
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D1: Use critical reflection to
evaluate own work and justify
valid conclusions
D2: Take responsibility for
managing and organising
activities
D3: Demonstrate
convergent/lateral /creative
thinking
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