| Higher Nationals Assignment Brief | |
| Qualification Title | Pearson BTec Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business |
| Unit Number and Title | Unit 4: Leadership and Management |
| Assignment Title | Leadership and Management in the Workplace Presenting Motivational Strategy |
| Submission format | The submission format is in the form of a case study report. The report should be written in a concise style. You are required to make use of headings, paragraphs, and sub- sections as appropriate. All work must be supported with research and referenced using the Harvard referencing system (or an alternative system). You will need to provide a bibliography using the Harvard referencing system (or an alternative system). Inaccurate use of referencing may lead to issues of plagiarism if not applied correctly. The recommended word limit is 2,000–2,500 words, although you will not be penalized for going under or exceeding the total word limit. |
| LO1 | Examine leadership and management theories and principles, and their impact on the effectiveness of an organisation. |
| LO2 | Review the influence of different leadership and management styles on the culture of organisations. |
| LO3 | Develop a motivational strategy to optimize organisational performance. |
| LO4 | Apply leadership and management approaches to managing performance to ensure continuous improvement. |
| Vocationa Scenario | Clarkson Ltd (CL) CL is a small regional chain of chemist shops with its headquarters in York Vale. CL was originally set up by James and Victoria Clarkson. Its shares are now owned by family and friends of Nick Cookson, the current Managing Director. Two other directors manage the company with Nick. Over an 18-month period CL expanded by taking over independent chemist shops in local towns and villages. CL now has 11 shops including the main shop in York Vale. |
| Assignment activity and guidance | |
| As a new trainee consultant, you are asked to research at least two different organisations and present a report exploring roles and responsibilities and different styles of leadership and management. | |
| i) | Discuss the term ‘leadership’ and provide minimum two theories and their application. |
| ii) | Analyse their impact (positive and negative) on the effectiveness of an organisation. |
| iii) | Explore the term ‘management’ and provide minimum two theories and their application. |
| iv) | Analyse the effectiveness and the impact of the application of leadership and management theories in the organisation. |
| v) | Assess and compare styles of leadership and management approaches in two different large organisations and how they impact decisions making process. |
| vi) | Examine and evaluate factors that influence the development of organisation culture and its impact on performance. Give examples from at least two different organisations. |
| vii) | Critically evaluate the impact of different leadership and management approaches. |
| Your report should consider the following: 1. definitions of leader and manager 2. analysis of various leadership theory examples and their impact on effectiveness and decision making 3. comparison of leadership and management activities in different organisations 4. the importance of culture and the role leaders and managers 5. Critical reflection on the impact of leadership and management. | |
In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that they can meet all the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria for a pass grade describe the level of achievement required to pass this unit.
| Assessment and grading criteria | |||||
| To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show that the learner able to: | To achieve a merit grade the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass criteria, the learner is able to: | To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass and merit criteria, the learner is able to: | |||
| P1 | Discuss different theories of leadership in relation to the management activities in different organisations. | M1 | Analyse the impact of the application of leadership and management theories on the effectiveness of a large organisation. | D1 | Critically evaluate the impact of different approaches to leadership and management. |
| P2 | Explore different theories of management in relation to the management and leadership activities in different organisations. | ||||
| P3 | Assess different leadership and management styles and their application in a range of business situations in different organisations. | M2 | Compare the impact of leadership and management styles on decision making in different organisations. | ||
| P4 | Examine the factors that influence the development of the culture in organisations. | M3 | Evaluate the importance of organisational culture on the performance of different organisations. | ||
| P5 | Produce a motivational strategy for an organisation that supports optimal achievement of organisational objectives. | M4 | Produce a detailed motivational strategy for xan organisation that addresses intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. | D2 | Produce a comprehensive motivational strategy that effectively addresses all variables of motivation to enhance organisational performance. |
| P6 | Apply to a range of business situations,appropriate leadership and management approaches for managing performance and continuous improvement. | M5 | Assess how leadership and management approaches for managing performance support continuous improvement. | D3 | Make recommendations to improve performance management that will ensure continuous improvement. |
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