Introduction

Prior to attempting this coursework assignment, Learners must familiarise themselves with the following policies:

• Centre Specification

o Can be found at https://qualifi.net/qualifi-level-5-diploma-in-business-management/

• Qualifi Quality Assurance Standards
• Qualifi Quality Policy Statement

Plagiarism and Collusion

In submitting the assignment Learner’s must complete a statement of authenticity confirming that the work submitted for all tasks is their own. The statement should also include the word count.

Your accredited study centre will direct you to the appropriate software that checks the level of similarity. Qualifi recommends the use of https://www.turnitin.com as a part of the assessment.

Plagiarism and collusion are treated very seriously. Plagiarism involves presenting work, excerpts, ideas or passages of another author without appropriate referencing and attribution.

Collusion occurs when two or more learners submit work which is so alike in ideas, content, wording and/or structure that the similarity goes beyond what might have been mere coincidence

Please familiarise yourself on Qualifi’s Malpractice and Maladministration policy, where you can find further information

Referencing

A professional approach to work is expected from all learners. Learners must therefore identify and acknowledge ALL sources/methodologies/applications used.

The learner must use an appropriate referencing system to achieve this. Marks are not awarded for the use of English; however, the learner must express ideas clearly and ensure that appropriate terminology is used to convey accuracy in meaning.

Qualifi recommends using Harvard Style of Referencing throughout your work.

Appendices

You may include appendices to support your work, however appendices must only contain additional supporting information, and must be clearly referenced in your assignment.

You may also include tables, graphs, diagrams, Gantt chart and flowcharts that support the main report should be incorporated into the back of the assignment report that is submitted.

Any published secondary information such as annual reports and company literature, should be referenced in the main text of the assignment, in accordance of Harvard Style Referencing, and referenced at the end of the assignment.

Confidentiality

Where a Learner is using organisational information that deals with sensitive material or issues, they must seek the advice and permission from that organisation about its inclusion

Where confidentiality is an issue, Learners are advised to anonymise their assignment report so that it cannot be attributed to that particular organisation.

Word Count Policy

Learners must comply with the required word count, within a margin of +10%. These rules exclude the index, headings, tables, images, footnotes, appendices and information contained within references and bibliographies.

When an assessment task requires learners to produce presentation slides with supporting notes, the word count applies to the supporting notes only.

Submission of Assignments

All work to be submitted on the due date as per Centre’s advice.

All work must be submitted in a single electronic document (.doc file), or via Turnitin, where applicable.

This should go to the tutor and Centre Manager/Programme Director, plus one hard copy posted to the Centre Manager (if required)

Marking and grades

Qualifi uses a standard marking rubric for all assignments, and you can find the details at the end of this document. Unless stated elsewhere, Learners must answer all questions in this document

Assignment Question

Scenario

Learners may use their own employment context to write an assignment based on assessment tasks. Assessment tasks are learning outcomes of the unit associated with Assessment Criteria. Assessment criteria are descriptions of requirements a learner is expected to meet to demonstrate that a learning Outcome has been achieved. Therefore, you are required to generate sufficient evidence on assessment criteria to meet learning outcomes of the unit within the rules, regulations and standards to achieve credits of the unit. If you are not in employment, please use the following scenario.

Write a piece to investigate your organisation (including its functions and at least 1 managerial role) and describe how do managers Plan, Organise, Lead and Control while performing their duties and achieve organisational goals. If you are not associated with any employment, then consider you are working an Operational Manager of Nike PLC which is global leader to sell sports and fitness equipment to its individual and corporate clients. Your job roles and responsibilities including examining the socio-economic environment, the way in which markets operate and the relationship between business and governments. As a part of your job, you are managing and leading various teams within the company to achieve specific tasks such as sales, promotional, and staff development. Therefore, you have been asked to write a report based on identification, examining, analysing and evaluating the organisation and its impact to the business performance and overall improvement for competitive advantages. Your suggestions and recommendation will help the company to improve its operations.

Task 1 – 650 words

Evaluate and analyse the factors that influence business and the responses that can be deployed to manage these factors.

1.1 : Describe the differences between the macro and micro environments and explain the various approaches used by business managers/analysts to understand them (e.g. - PESTEL and SWOT analysis).

1.2 : Using a case example or scenario, identify where business performance could be positively or negatively affected by external factors and trends.

1.3 : Recommend responses to external factors and trends.

Assessment Criteria

1.1 : Identify and make use of different approaches to understanding the macro and micro environments for business.

1.2 : Review business resources and external factors and trends to identify where business performance could be positively or negatively affected.

1.3 : Recommend responses to external factors and trends

Task 2 – 650 words

Appreciate how an integrated approach to understanding the business context and decision making can support business development.

2.1 : Using a case example, evaluate the role played by management in responding to a changing business environment.

2.2 : Using your case example, Identify and prioritise organisational changes that would exploit positive or counteract negative business environmental factors and trends.

2.3 : Explain the potential impact of responding to business environmental factors and trends.

Assessment Criteria

2.1: Identify and prioritise organisational changes to individual businesses that would counteract negative or support positive business environmental factors and trends.

2.2 : Use case examples to illustrate the impact of responding to business environmental factors and trends.

2.3 : Evaluate the role of management in responding to a changing business environment