LO1: Understand the concept of high performance working (HPW) and its contribution to creating and sustaining a high-performance work organisation (HPWO).

Unit Number and Title

Unit 46: Developing Individuals, Teams and Organizations

Academic Term

September - December 2025

Module Leader

Unit Tutors

Student Support Lecturers

Issue Date

WC 15/09/2025

Formative Feedback Dates

WC 27/10/2025

Submission Date

28/11/2025

Submission Format         

Individual Portfolio and Written Report

The submission format:

The submission is in the form of an Individual Portfolio and Written Report.  This should be written in a concise, formal business style using single spacing and font size 12. You are required to make use of headings, paragraphs, and subsections as appropriate, and all work must be supported with research and referenced using the Harvard referencing system. Please also provide a bibliography using the Harvard referencing system. Make sure your similarity does not exceed the 20% threshold.  The recommended word limit is a minimum of 4,000- a maximum of 5000 words, although you will not be penalized for exceeding the total word limit.

Please provide Nelson College’s Cover page with your report.

• Critical thinking: Assessing the pros and cons of implementing high-performance work practices.
• Research: Finding data and case studies on the effectiveness of HPW programs.
• Written communication: Conveying analysis and recommendations in reports.
• Strategic thinking: Linking HPW to business goals like engagement, productivity, and performance. 
• Adaptability: Evaluating if and how HPW could work in a start-up environment

BYD — one of the world’s leading electric vehicle and renewable energy manufacturers — is scaling its UK operations to meet the sharp rise in European demand for zero‑emission transport solutions. The company’s long‑term vision is not only to lead in clean‑energy innovation, but to create a lasting, positive impact on both the business landscape and wider society.

Your role involves spearheading strategies to foster high-performance working (HPW), establish effective performance management approaches, and implement impactful training and development initiatives to maintain a competitive edge. Moreover, your remit is to align High-performance‑ Working (HPW) practices and BYD’s strong valuesdriven‑ culture with the company’s dual goal: commercial success and societal benefit

In this scenario, BYD Innovations has been experiencing growth in the electric vehicle market but recognizes the need to create a culture of high performance to maintain its competitive edge. The company’s leadership team believes that HPW, supported by a strong organizational culture, can drive sustainable business performance while also focusing on environmental and social responsibility.

The leadership team decides to implement HPW practices, which include employee empowerment, continuous development, collaboration, and the integration of sustainability into everyday work. The goal is to align these efforts with the company’s long-term vision of creating a lasting impact in both business and society. Finally, ensure equality, pragmatism, passion, and innovation are visible in leadership behaviors, hiring, and employee recognition

Submission Guidelines-Part 1

LO1 Appraise the use of high-performance working (HPW) and culture in supporting sustainable business performance

Word Limit : (1000-1500 words)

While working on the above-mentioned role in BYD, you are required to prepare a report that should be focused on:

• ⁽¹⁾ Review how High-Performance Working (HPW) helps in fostering employee engagement and sustainable business performance of BYD or any other organisations of your choice.  
• In your report you may provide an analysis of the benefits of applying HPW, with justifications to support successful sustainable business performance.

LO2 Evaluate the ways in which performance management, can support high-performance culture and commitment

Word Limit: (1500-2000)

Transferable Skills

• Interpersonal skills: Collaborating with managers to evaluate performance management approaches.
• Oral communication: Presenting findings and recommendations to the leadership team.
• Critical evaluation: Comparing strengths and limitations of different performance management methods.
• Digital literacy: Leveraging HR systems to track and manage performance data.
• Project management: Develop implementation plans and timelines if changes are adopted.          

Vocational Scenario 2:

You have recently joined the HR team at BYD (Build your dreams) a rapidly growing electric vehicle company. The company has ambitious plans to double its workforce within the next two years, while maintaining its strong reputation for innovation, productivity, and employee satisfaction.

To achieve this, the Head of HR has asked you to create an internal report that evaluates how performance management processes can support a high-performance culture and increase employee commitment. Your report will be used to inform upcoming changes to BYD’s performance review system, training plans, and reward strategies.

following:

•  ⁽²⁾ Evaluate three approaches to performance management that BYD can use to manage performance (or the organization of your choice).
• ⁽²⁾ Evaluate, using specific examples, how these approaches support high-performance culture and commitment in BYD or nay other organisation of your choice.
• Write a critical evaluation of the effectiveness of different approaches to performance management and how they support high-performance culture and commitment.

Submission Guideline – Part 2

LO3 Review the factors to be considered when planning training and development activities in an organization

Word Limit: (500-1000)

Transferable Skills

• Needs assessment: Identifying current and future skills gaps across an expanding employee population.
• Budgeting: Developing cost estimates for training programs and materials.
• Creativity: Designing engaging training activities suited for adult learners. 
• Digital literacy: Incorporating technology like mobile apps into training delivery.
• Cross-cultural skills: Ensuring training is inclusive and effective for diverse employees.

Vocational Scenario 3:

You are working as a Training and Development Coordinator at Driveline Automotive Ltd, a regional motor vehicle servicing and repair company with multiple branches across the UK. The company has recently invested in electric vehicle (EV) servicing equipment and is preparing to expand its services to meet growing customer demand for EV maintenance and diagnostics.

However, recent internal audits and customer feedback have revealed skill gaps among technicians in new technologies, including hybrid/electric vehicle systems, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and customer communication.

To remain competitive and compliant with industry regulations, Driveline’s Operations Manager has asked you to review the key factors that must be considered when planning a company-wide training and development programme for technicians, service advisors, and workshop managers

In your role as a trainee HR assistant in Driveline create and submit an individual report covering the following questions:

• Provide a critical ⁽³⁾ Evaluation of the importance of different factors that should be considered when implementing training and development to maintain a competitive advantage supported by specific organizational examples.
• Furthermore, you may synthesize knowledge and information to make appropriate judgments on how HPW supports improved employee engagement, commitment, and competitive advantage in Driveline or your selected organization.

Submission Guideline -Part 3

LO4 Design a personal and professional development career plan for a named job role, based on reflection and evaluation.

Word Limit: 1000-1500

Transferable Skills

• Self-reflection: Honestly assessing current skills and abilities relative to desired role.
• Initiative: Proactively seeking learning activities to fill competency gaps.
• Time management: Balancing professional development with current workload.
• Personal development: Understanding own strengths, development needs, and motivations.
• Networking: Establishing relationships with managers to enable job shadowing and mentoring.

Vocational Scenario 4:

You are aspiring to become a trainee Human Resource Manager in the near future. For this preparation, you need to produce a Portfolio for LO4 that will reflect your learning progress toward the achievement of personal and professional objectives followed by a written report.

 (Please use the template in Appendix I to complete the following section).

• ⁽⁴⁾ You are required to use the template(P4) provided to determine the appropriate personal and professional knowledge, skills, and behaviors required for a Human Resource professional, for the role of the Human Resource Manager or your chosen desirable professional role.
• Additionally, ⁽⁵⁾ using the templates P5(A) & P5(B) provided; produce a personal and professional development plan (PPDP) for the role of the Human Resource Manager or your chosen desirable professional role supported by an evaluation and a reflective practice.
• Subsequently, based on the outcome above you are required to design a detailed personal and professional development plan that incorporates a continuing professional development (CPD) cycle.
• Furthermore, you may apply Kolb’s reflective cycle to create a detailed and coherent personal and professional plan, based on insightful reflection and critical evaluation of audits conducted.

Note: Please note that the professional skill audit should include necessary details that demonstrate evidence of personal reflection and evaluation.

Pass

Merit                                                  Distinction

LO1 Appraise the use of high-performance working (HPW) and culture in supporting sustainable business performance

LO1, LO2 and LO3

D1 Synthesize knowledge and information to make appropriate judgments on how HPW supports improved employee engagement, commitment, and competitive advantage.

P1 Review how HPW contributes to employee engagement and improves sustainable business performance for a specific organization.

M1 Analyze the benefits of applying HPW, with justifications for a specific organization to support successful sustainable business performance.

LO2 Evaluate how performance management, can  support  high-performance culture and commitment

P2 Evaluate different approaches to performance management and how they support high-performance culture and commitment, giving specific examples.

M2 Critically evaluate the effectiveness of different approaches to performance management and how they support high-performance culture and commitment.

LO3  Review the factors to be considered when  planning training and development activities in an organization

P3 Evaluate the factors to be considered when implementing training and development to maintain a competitive advantage.

M3 Critically evaluate the factors to be considered when planning training and development, supported by specific organizational examples.

LO4 Design a personal and professional development

career plan for a named job role, based on reflection

and evaluation.

D2 Create a detailed and coherent personal and professional plan, based on insightful reflection and critical evaluation of audits conducted.

P4 Determine appropriate personal and professional knowledge, skills and behaviors required for a specific job role.

P5 Produce a personal and professional development plan for a specific job role, informed by reflective practice and Evaluation.

M4 Design a detailed personal and professional development plan that incorporates the CPD cycle.